Websites

Ownership will transfer to DotCoop, which has committed to continuing to develop the domain for industry use.

BBVA and U.S. Bank are fine-tuning the search functions on their sites and apps to improve navigation, sales and customer retention.

Some institutions have taken steps to ensure their websites meet accessibility standards, but experts say many credit unions could still be doing more.

The bench upheld a lower court's ruling that the plaintiff did not suffer an "injury-in-fact." Several judges previously made similar rulings.

A new outreach effort will target parts of New York City to help boost membership at several African-American credit unions.

A number of credit unions have faced lawsuits alleging their websites failed to meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The trade association met with the Justice Department to reiterate credit union concerns about how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to websites.

At least 14 suits have been filed this year alone accusing banks of operating websites that violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some banks prefer settlements to investments in technological overhauls, but experts say that strategy could be costlier in the long run.

A federal judge in Texas has ruled a website is not a physical place and is not subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Trade groups have filed paperwork supporting two Michigan credit unions facing ADA suits, but a similar suit against Domino's Pizza could cloud the issue.