Practice management

The money trail is a prominent part of investigations dominating headlines in the Trump era, casting attention on banks that have facilitated transactions for various people in the president's orbit.

A look at who's hiring, the positions they're filling and more promotions, appointments and other CU professionals in the news.

Credit unions are getting recognized for being great places to work, along with a variety of philanthropic activities.

One community bank decided it can build closer relationships with business clients by hosting events to help them learn how to fortify their cyberdefenses.

The president's suggestion that public companies report financial results twice a year instead of quarterly might win nods of approval from CEOs, but it’s unlikely to fly with investors. Still, there’s room for reforms to reporting practices, some backed by prominent bankers.

Louisiana is using the bond market to stick up for the Second Amendment.

The bank is working with SpringFour and Genivity, two graduates of its mentorship program, and plans more such partnerships.

Craig Kauffman had been a regional executive for Susquehanna Bancshares and BB&T.

Cook has been with the credit union since 2015, and his appointment to the top job follows months of tumult after the previous CEO was fired in March.

Big changes to Hoosire Hills board of directors, two new executives move to the C Suite at VyStar and more new hires, promotions and appointments.

Since John Turner took over as CEO in July, Regions has announced several executive appointments, including promoting Kate Danella to oversee strategic planning.

One expert says that when done right, marketing can have a bigger ROI and strategic impact than any other investment a credit union makes.

The board chair for CoastHills Credit Union says a wrongful termination suit by ousted CEO Jeff York is full of "false allegations," and that the credit union acted in the "best interests" of members.

Another look at how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

The Minneapolis company said Wednesday that Richard, a senior executive in its risk management office, will succeed Bill Parker in October.

NCUF working with California Credit Union League to distribute disaster relief funds where needed.

Why 'CEO' stands for chief experience officer at one credit union, new branch managers selected at another, and more CU pros and volunteers in the news.

Legacy tech vendors have traditionally offered decadelong contracts. But given constant change in the industry, small banks today should push for three-year deals, a bank CEO says.

Organizers of Piermont Bank said in their application with the FDIC that they want to raise $100 million and eventually operate in several urban coastal communities.

Keith Mestrich, who runs the union-founded bank, plans to use a more liquid stock to pursue acquisitions in cities such as Boston, Seattle and Los Angeles.