Practice management

Now is the time for credit unions to recognize the potential for marketing automation and the profound impact it could have on their business.

In an exclusive CUJ Q&A, Seaway President Daryl Newell reflects on transitioning from banks to credit unions, shares what football can teach about leadership and offers a few picks for the upcoming pro and college football seasons.

Larger community banks are favoring bigger targets — or relying more on organic growth — to expand.

It’s great for bragging rights, but when banks make large investments in technology they run the risk of irritating investors who think they’re spending too much money for too little payback.

Lakeland will expand its operations in three counties in its home state of New Jersey with the $57 million acquisition.

Two credit unions both tapped new senior vice presidents of member experience and more new hires, promotions and appointments.

After working to restore profitability and re-instituting growth policies, one CEO looks back on what it took to help a credit union change course.

Seacoast readily agreed to buy First Green Bank. The next step is determining which of the seller's programs, including car-charging stations and discounted rates for green projects, to keep.

The company will enter the Iowa cities of Des Moines and Dubuque as part of the $170 million acquisition.

Another look at how credit unions are giving back and making a difference in the communities they serve.

Cooperative Credit Union Association President and CEO Paul Gentile is set to take over at Merck Employees FCU later this fall.

The Illinois company will become one of the area's top 10 banks after buying Bank of Edwardsville.

The Tennessee-based CU is issuing a $3 million special dividend and plans to make donations to local nonprofits in celebration of its 70th anniversary.

Community bankers take pride in their personal touch with customers, but they must extend it to mobile platforms. A good start is creating digital hubs that let customers view their full financial picture in one place, a chief technology officer says.

Bringing in new talent and/or promoting from within can bolster a credit union's performance.

Hanmi Financial in Los Angeles will pay more of the deal price in cash, prompting SWNB Bancorp to postpone its shareholder vote.

The financial technology services company leverages credit data.

Kirk Drake, author of "Credit Union 2.0," offered CUs tips and strategies to help guide their growth strategies.

As director of the Fed's Division of Research and Statistics, David Wilcox is responsible for briefing the Federal Open Market Committee on the outlook for the national economy.

Farmers & Merchants will pay $89 million for the parent of Bank of Geneva.