Practice and client management

The $20 million-asset Stephens-Franklin Teachers Credit Union will merge into Peach State later this week.

Credit unions enjoyed a boost to membership as consumers fled the big banks in the wake of the financial crisis. But they can't wait for the next global disaster to drive younger members into their arms.

The Cleveland bank gave details on a program for trimming 5% in expenses next year in order to ensure its efficiency ratio goals are met.

The acquisition will increase Horizon’s core deposits and add branches around Indianapolis.

The $45 million purchase will provide Peoples with eight branches and $244 million in deposits.

The Federal Trade Commission, which issued a formal complaint against SoFi, is urging other lenders to review their advertisements for false claims about the benefits of refinancing.

The pledge comes as Fifth Third, which had previously committed $30 billion to community development, looks to close on its acquisition of MB Financial in Chicago.

Municipal's previous CEO, Kam Wong, was fired earlier this year after being charged with fraud and embezzlement. Mark Ricca will now run the institution.

Taxi medallion loans are going nowhere fast, but loans to drivers for ride-hailing services like Uber could help replace some of those losses on credit union lending portfolios.

A look at how credit unions are giving back and making a difference in their communities.

Inclusiv's annual conference in Florida focused on the rocky road ahead for small credit unions – and how to ease the way forward.

Sarah Vega had accepted an offer to lead the four-state credit union league but has chosen instead to stay on as chief of staff to NCUA Chairman Mark McWatters.

ATBancorp had an unusual footprint that included a small bank and a number of fee-based businesses. But it had to slim down before it could find a buyer.

Clearly communicating with customers on a powerful engagement platform is enough to increase customer confidence, writes Donika Kraeva, strategic communications manager at Dentacoin.

Readers consider to new evidence regarding Operation Choke Point, debate the impact of Democrats taking control of the House in November, respond to concerns about weakening the Volcker Rule and more.

Big banks have plans to open hundreds of branches in new markets to add deposits, but smaller regionals have largely sought to hold the line on costs. Cullen/Frost Bankers' decision to double its branch count in Houston may be a sign that midsize banks are rethinking their retail strategy.

One CEO argues that megabanks aren’t just too big too fail – they’ve failed because they’re too big and lost sight of what's in the interest of consumers.

The National Credit Union Administration has already approved the deal, which is set for a Nov. 5 vote.

Executives offer support to lift investment bankers’ morale; retailer’s move from Synchrony Financial could force card issuers to make concessions.

Ballinger National Bank would be renamed Keystone Bank and its headquarters would move to an Austin suburb.