Practice and client management

The move comes at a time when banks are becoming more aggressive in acquiring or investing in financial technology companies.

The company is gaining heft in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with its $34 million purchase of First Federal of Northern Michigan.

Costs fell less than 1% to $54.7 billion in 2017, and its goal for 2018 is $53 billion. Analysts question whether revenue growth and tax relief will reduce the incentive to get leaner.

Two CUs promote key people to new posts, plus more new hires, promotions and special recognition of credit union professionals across the country.

Cecere, 57, will succeed longtime executive Richard Davis, who has served as chairman since retiring as CEO last year.

The company agreed to buy First Priority Financial for $82 million in stock.

Wealth management assets, deposits and fee income swelled at the San Francisco bank, but interest and noninterest costs rose along with them.

The Tennessee company has been buying banks in smaller markets and college towns where it rarely has to compete with financial giants.

From opening new facilities to important donations and celebrity guests, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

The Iowa company was sidelined by a Fed order for 2,155 days. Finally free, Ambank is open to making an acquisition and offering its mortgage origination services to other institutions.

Banks are increasingly investing in technology that will enable them to deliver highly personal and customized communications with customers.

Leonard Stekol, Ridgewood's president, succeeded Peter Boger, who ran the bank for 18 years.

The South Carolina-based credit union has paid more than $30 million back to members in the last 20 years.

An economist for the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues says trends are positive, but there are concerns that things could change in 2018.

Promotions at Belco have beefed up its executive suite and more new hires, advancements and other HR moves at credit unions across the country.

Al Frosolone spent nearly 30 years at the credit union, overseeing growth from $23 million in assets to more than $180 million.

NewDominion Bank and M&F Bank are among the institutions willing to leave the industry's comfort zone to reach younger prospects.

Bank of America has opened a flagship branch downtown and plans several so-called robo branches across the city. It has used a similar strategy to enter new markets in the past year.

Banks have strictly controlled adviser-client text communications due to regulatory concerns.

The partnership aims to increase efficiencies and reduce expenses for the three-state league.