Practice and client management

Nearly three years after NCUA passed the rule, credit unions are ready to broaden their reach, but the possibility of an appeal to the Supreme Court may put those efforts on hold.

Credit unions across the nation have supported their communities with school supply drives, donating to charities and more.

The two credit unions are expected to complete the integration on Oct. 1 for a combined institution of nearly $3 billion in assets.

How is the Pennsylvania bank trying to differentiate itself in wealth management? By assembling a team of private bankers to cater to the complex needs of high-net-worth clients.

A J.D. Power official says supplemental benefits — many centered on travel cards — need to be pared down. His comments followed the company’s release of survey data that showed these hard-to-understand benefits were a drag on customer satisfaction.

Credit unions are hiring new employees and promoting existing staffers to new roles.

Sheila Bair, who holds board seats at several other organizations, will sit on Fannie's compensation, corporate governance and risk policy committees.

After two consecutive quarters of losses, People's Choice FCU will merge into CityMark FCU when its longtime CEO retires this fall.

Management at the Wyoming, Mich.-based institution decided on the name Bloom Credit Union after a review of its core values and market position.

The company has agreed to buy Albany Bancshares, which has four branches near the Iowa border.

Analysts and big investors say they cannot advocate buying more shares until the bank installs a leader with the authority to lay out a plan for the future. However, speculation about potential candidates has quieted.

Credit unions have made a number of personnel changes, including one institution appointing a chief technology officer and chief lending officer.

The Louisiana company will enter two new markets after it buys the locations.

Community First will pay $40 million in cash for the parent of Affinity Bank.

From feeding veterans to vocational programs, internships and more, these credit unions are finding a variety of ways to give back to the areas they serve.

Executives can learn a lot from others at all levels of their organizations if they are willing to listen and take in feedback.

A senior official at the European Central Bank warned that banks embracing external data storage and other digital technology need to face the reality that those systems are inviting targets for hackers.

ZSuite Technologies digitizes a number of services that banks provide to landlords.

Bob Bjelland has led the Lewistown, Mont.-based institution for more than three decades.

Treliant and Federal Financial Analytics have established a one-stop shop to guide financial institutions through uncertain business and policy times.