Recruiting

Stephanie Sievers, who already has experience running two small credit unions, will take over at the $35 million-asset CU.

In a throwback to the movement's early days, a handful of CEOs are dually employed by their credit unions and the institution's sponsor organization.

BB&T is buying SunTrust Banks, creating a $442 billion-asset institution. Credit unions are hopeful the mega merger will present an opening to pick up new business.

John Asbury says his Virginia bank, soon to be renamed Atlantic Union Bank, could eventually stretch from Charlotte, N.C., to Baltimore and take on the big players that dominate those markets.

From honoring men who work for women's advancement in the industry to government appointments, here's another look at credit union honors and promotions.

Wells says it's made progress but needs to do more to rebuild trust with customers and regulators; despite rate hikes by the Fed, big banks continue to effectively pay nothing in interest to savings customers.

Many credit unions already know they need to diversity their slate of directors. Here's how a handful of CUs have already started that process.

Credit unions will scramble to fill executive jobs as baby boomers retire. More institutions could recruit women as CEOs but there are still challenges to creating a diverse executive suite.

Wells Fargo has jettisoned a longtime strategy of growing its own leaders in favor of importing them as part of the effort to clean up its image.

Emily Vaughan Alexanderson will lead a group focused on education, nonprofit, technology and life sciences clients.

Bank of America is loosening the reins on its investment bankers, sending out dealmakers in search of more middle-sized transactions in the U.S. and seeking to regain market share after cutting back on risk.

The U.S. subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada has added bankers from MUFG Union Bank and Bank of America to its Orange County, Calif., team that serves the aerospace and defense industry.

Analysts say cooperatives have a chance to lead the way in creating more inclusive workplace cultures, but some institutions may forget to ensure their boards reflect their expanding membership.

From partnering with like-minded organizations to holding town halls, here are experts' suggestions for how credit unions can craft volunteer boards that break the stereotype.

JPMorgan Chase is beefing up its technology presence in Israel, joining other global financial firms seeking to benefit from the country's large pool of fintech experts.

Credit unions have hired executives away from banks for years. Now banks are returning the favor.

Zack Bishop has experience in blending the systems of merged banks, according to Synovus, which this summer announced its first whole-bank deal in more than a decade.

From digital assistants and new branching strategies to revamped hiring processes and improved cybersecurity, these are the winners of the 2018 Best Practices Awards.

Credit Union of Texas was struggling with a slow and expensive hiring process. Management decided to revamp, in part by making interviews more dynamic.

The Virginia company said that Carolina State Bank is on pace to open later this month.