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Members of Crane Credit Union here voted to convert the $485 million institution from a federal to a state charter.

The Super Bowl is over, but don’t despair—Credit Union Journal chatted with the world’s largest credit union about the results of its football ad campaign.

Credit unions are outperforming other auto lenders, but experts warn some may need to rethink their pricing for risk.

Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union and The Queen's Federal Credit Union, both based in Honolulu, have merged.

Two credit unions were included among the winners of the 2015 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in Wisconsin.

A modest proposal in the president's new budget plan seeks to strengthen the link between youth employment programs, financial education and the responsible use of financial products.

Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, an $815-million institution based in Kingston, N.Y., said NCUA has approved its merger with Bridgeway Federal Credit Union, a $82-million entity based in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Evans, soon to retire as CEO of Cullen/Frost Bankers, believes his company is well positioned to withstand the fallout from low oil prices. He is advising his successor to avoid the temptation to panic and focus on the long view.

On the heels of CUNA reversing course on the dual-membership requirement, the California and Nevada leagues have followed suit.

Lighthouse Bank in Santa Cruz, Calif., has brought back one of its co-founders to become its president. The $176 million-asset bank said in a press release that Jon Sisk had become its president on Monday.

WASHINGTON – CUNA on Monday began distributing a packet of proposed restated bylaws that include the long-awaited option of choice in the national trade association and/or a credit union's state league.

Cross Keys Bank in St. Joseph, La., has named a new president and elected a new chairman.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Altura Credit Union on Thursday reported net income of $5.95 million on total assets of nearly $1.2 billion as of Dec. 31.

According to Miriam De Dios, CEO of Coopera, the growing Hispanic segment of Iowa's population often does not have access to responsible and affordable financial products and services.

Community Choice Credit Union in Farmington Hills, Mich., has given about $1.8 million to its members through a rewards program.

The industry's rapid change is shining a spotlight on middle and senior managers who inherit positions and often have to fix the messes — while maintaining the successes — of their predecessors.

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union in East Lansing, Mich., has reached $3 billion in assets.

As promised back in December, the CUNA board has revisited its bylaws — including the requirement that credit unions belong to both the national association and their respective state leagues — and is sending the amended bylaws to a membership vote.

Pentagon Federal Credit Union in Alexandria, Va., has merged with Fort Gordon and Community Credit Union in Augusta, Ga.

Two credit unions that suffered terribly during the recession – One Nevada CU and Silver State Schools CU – continued their rebound with superb numbers in 2015.