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WASHINGTON — A Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. publication on Monday advised banks to include cyber risk in standard disaster-planning and business-continuity exercises as part of general strategic-planning discussions.

OSHKOSH, Wis. — The credit union that once merged three successful institutions into one continues to grow, with Verve, A Credit Union, announcing a completion date for its merger with Community CU of La Crosse.

Santa Cruz County Bank in California has named Angelo DeBernardo its chief lending officer.

Credit union loan balances grew at an 11% annualized pace in June, while loan delinquency rates fell, according to the latest Credit Union Trends Report from CUNA Mutual Group.

CUNA Mutual Group funded a study by the Filene Research Institute aimed at measuring the growth potential for credit unions in member business lending. The study comes as the federal regulator is considering easing restrictions on MBLs.

New Jersey Community Bank's chairman has resigned, less than four months after he quit as chief executive of the Freehold bank.

M&T Bank's president and chief operating officer, Mark Czarnecki, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and plans to remain in his role at the bank while he gets treatment, the Buffalo News reported.

F.N.B. in Pittsburgh has shuffled its management ranks, after John Williams announced his retirement as bank president.

Simmons First National in Pine Bluff, Ark., has promoted several executives, as David Bartlett announced his plans to retire as president and chief banking officer.

PeoplesBank in Holyoke, Mass., will promote its chief financial officer to lead the bank, as Chief Executive Douglas Bowen plans to retire.

A trio of credit unions share how they're changing their branching footprint, from coffee shop chic to no-frills virtual branches.

Cheviot Financial in Cincinnati has elected James Williamson chairman.

Credit union executives are more optimistic about how their CUs are doing, reflecting the boost in some key economic indicators, according to Catalyst Corporate FCU's most recent CEO Confidence Survey.

Bank of America shareholders will vote Sept. 22 on whether its board was right to grant Chief Executive Brian Moynihan the additional title of chairman last year.

Argentine Federal Savings in Kansas City, Kan., has named Roger McWherter chief executive.

Enterprise Bancorp in Lowell, Mass., has named James Conway vice chairman and lead director.

Codorus Valley Bancorp in York, Pa., has given Chief Executive Larry Miller the additional title of chairman, after its longtime chair retired.

Genisys Credit Union, which provides services to anyone who lives or works in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, on Tuesday reported it successfully completed a system conversion to finalize the consolidation of Tri-Pointe Community Credit Union.

Credit Union Journal reminds credit unions that want to participate in the 19th Annual Day in the Life of Credit Unions that today is the last day to submit photos for the project.

The Credit Union League of Connecticut (CULCT) has unveiled a new "consumer-focused" brand to increase CU awareness through a new website: www.ctcreditunions.org.