Practice and client management

Independent Bank Group said the firms had become shareholders after it bought Carlile Bancshares last year.

From donations to sponsorships, financial education and more, here's how credit unions are giving back to their communities and keeping the focus on kids.

While optimistic about the economy, bankers at this year's ICBA convention are still concerned about credit unions and other nonbanks, the role of technology, weakness in the agricultural sector and succession planning.

The bank, which has branches in eight states and operates a nationwide real estate business, said that the proposed new name, Bank OZK, would better reflect its geographic reach.

Juntosavanzamos.org is designed to help consumers locate credit unions that participate in the rapidly growing Juntos Avanzamos program.

A Maryland CEO earns accolades for his leadership, an up-and-comer wins a seat at the table, plus new hires and promotions.

Park National, which came to regret its acquisition of a Florida bank just before the financial crisis, took more than a year to vet NewDominion before making an offer.

As financial institutions find themselves at the center of political fights on topics like energy financing, marijuana and guns, they should avoid caving in to activist demands.

Butke has been in credit unions for 40 years, the past 25 building the Ohio-based corporate.

The company's deal for Coastway Bancorp in Rhode Island makes sense since both institutions are former credit unions.

CEO Tim Sloan was paid $17.4 million, though he was denied a cash bonus, as the San Francisco bank continued to contend with scandal fallout.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a bill to create a permanent law enforcement unit to investigate criminal activity at large banks, just as the Senate was close to passing a regulatory relief package.

Goldman Sachs needs to do a better job elevating women to its top ranks, new heir apparent David Solomon said recently. He has his work cut out for him.

The president has overseen billions of dollars in growth at the credit union since 1991.

Elliot Gregg will retire early next year after nealry two decades with the Bremerton, Wash.-based credit union. Executive recruitment firm DDJ Myers has been tapped to lead the search for his successor.

New hires and appointments help bring in new blood, while internal promotions help develop and retain existing talent.

The credit union's deal for American Founders Bank would be the third credit union acquisition of a bank this year.

The National Credit Union Administration has approved a field of membership expansion for the Myrtle Beach-based credit union.

The legendary shock rocker was the main attraction in a new ad that one expert says may be the best credit union commercial of all time.

Investment banker appears to be the choice to succeed to Lloyd Blankfein; CNBC commentator is being vetted as chief White House economic adviser.