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The $1.2 billion-asset institution has issued rewards payouts for nearly 40 years, but returns have gone down in each of the last few years.

The latest Credit Union Trends Report from CUNA Mutual shows CUs serving more consumers even as the industry continues to contract.

Credit unions across the country are stepping up in a variety of ways, including donating to help an early learning program and organizing a Lego event to encourage children to think critically.

Christopher Becker will succeed Michael Vittorio in January.

Events at local breweries can be a fun way to educate younger members about getting their first mortgage but credit unions must walk a fine line at such events.

Reports of improper charges by perpetrators who know the victim soared last year. Issuers and card networks are failing to tighten security, clearly label transactions and police chargebacks, critics say.

More than 20 banks have been sold to credit unions. A prominent banking lawyer made the case at this year's ICBA convention that banks can become more aggressive acquirers.

As part of a settlement with the National Fair Housing Alliance and the American Civil Liberties Union, the social media platform will no longer allow certain advertisers to target users by age, gender or ZIP code.

The Saginaw, Mich.-based institution has yet to reveal the new name, though management indicated that it won't include a religious reference.

Credit unions are changing up personnel in operations, finance, lending and more.

The former Washington Gas Light FCU in Virginia has unveiled its new name.

Gene Novello will take over at the Crown Point, Ind.-based institution when Mike Hussey retires later this year.

From serving up a festive Polish dish to pairing veterans with service dogs, these credit unions are active in their communities.

CULedger and the computing giant will work to develop blockchain technologies, create new products and improve existing ones.

With regulators and policymakers studying their every move, financial institutions need to put more focus on preventing mistakes in the first place.

Joseph Nowland will take over at the Jacksonville, Fla.-based institution after Gerri Sexsion retires later this month.

Municipal IDs help marginalized groups, such as undocumented immigrants, open checking accounts and become credit union members but concerns over regulatory compliance linger.

Readers debate the merits of activist pressure on bank business, discuss the Trump administration's influence on the CFPB, consider Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan's performance before Congress and more.

Barbara Vitolo will leave Wyrope Williamsport Federal Credit Union this summer once a successor is in place.

James Hubbard will replace Stuart Alderoty, who left CIT earlier this year to join the fintech Ripple.