Practice and client management

Millyard Bank is on a course to open by the end of this year.

The year's second-biggest bank merger created a Midwestern regional with nearly $50 billion in assets, and its CEO and executive vice chairman don't intend to stop there.

Credit unions have announced a number of new hires and promotions in areas such as lending and retail operations.

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Dealmaking had been sluggish until mid-July. Factors behind the uptick include uncertainty about both margins and loan growth.

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Sean Daly, the Middletown, R.I.-based institution's CFO, will take over as president and CEO when Ellen Ford steps down in November.

As management teams meet to set their priorities, there is a range of issues, including consolidation, cybersecurity and succession planning, that will likely come up.

The credit union service organization said the move was part of its focus on marketing technology products.

The Arkansas company will pay $434 million for Landrum Co., which also has branches in Oklahoma and Texas.

The Boulder, Colo.-based institution will now serve a dozen counties in its home state.

The Louisiana company will pay $15 million in cash for Bank of York.

The Delaware company, best known for issuing prepaid cards, has ramped up commercial real estate securitizations. The shift promises to deliver big fees, but it could also cause headaches if defaults spike.

Lisa Perrin will take over at the Massachusetts-based institution when President and CEO Karen Duffy retires.

Credit unions will be covering a range of important issues, including community development and enterprise risk management, as they review their operations.

Credit unions are making donations to fight homelessness, provide scholarships for college students and help out with other causes.

Locations with a welcoming atmosphere and the latest technology can be a key part of a credit union’s marketing strategy.