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From launching new student-run branches to disaster-relief donations and more, here's how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Financial firms have mostly shrugged off the government's budget woes, but Washington's gridlock might pose a bigger risk than they think.

From initial engagement through product purchase and post-sales interactions, retail technology offers a variety of ways to customize the shopping experience, writes Carl Mazzanti, founder and CEO of eMazzanti Technologies.

The wave of sexual harassment claims has forced a very public reckoning in certain industries, but financial services firms had largely escaped the spotlight. The departure of a Bank of America executive could signal that the industry has problems lurking behind the scenes.

Here's a look at what happens at five federal agencies that support the mortgage industry during a government shutdown.

Wells Fargo joins the list of banks recently hobbled by tech outages. Is there a better response than "Sorry for the inconvenience"?

The New York multifamily lender is making steady progress in a multiyear effort to reduce its dependency on commercial real estate.

From partnerships to improve financial literacy to adopting schools and providing disaster relief, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back.

The company sold common stock to employees, existing shareholders and new investors.

EVP Ron Neumann has been named as her successor of the $1.6 billion credit union.

Credit unions all across the nation are beefing up their front lines and bolstering both middle and senior management.

The company will pay $62 million in cash for a bank with four branches and $337 million in assets.

The Arkansas company has spent two years trying to reassure nervous investors and analysts that it can rapidly book real estate loans using conservative practices.

The credit union service organization gained 11 new member-owners in 2017, bringing total ownership to 50 CUs.

The Battle Creek, Mich.-based credit union has given rebate to members for 10 years, totaling $9.3 million.

The Kansas City-area credit union has returned a dividend to members for 22 consecutive years, and this is the sixth year in a row it has given back at least $5 million.

Edwin Hada succeeds retired CEO G. Michael Padgett, who served LAPFCU for more than three decades. Hada spent more than 10 years as SVP/CFO at the credit union.

Kevin Lycklama is set to succeed Patrick Sheaffer, who has led the company since 1976.

Executives at U.S. Bancorp and Bank of America plan to use their tax savings to ramp up spending on new technology to stay competitive — but they sought to reassure investors that they would not abandon cost control.

Liberty will add a branch in Kansas City, Mo., along with three locations in nearby communities.