community banking

• ACI Completes Takeover of Online Resources Corp.

  By Marc Rapport  |  March 11, 2013

  New owner claims added strategic bill pay capabilities, broadened online banking portfolio; promises continued support and R&D.

• First Tech FCU Names CEO

  By Staff Writer  |  November 21, 2012

  First Tech Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Gregory Mitchell as its new president/CEO, effective immediately. Mitchell previously served as CEO of Irvine, Calif.-based First PacTrust Bancorp and PacTrust Bank.

• Veteran Banker Takes Helm of First Tech Credit Union

  By Myriam DiGiovanni  |  October 23, 2012

  Gregory Mitchell, former CEO of First PacTrust Bancorp and PacTrust Bank, succeeds Benson Porter, now CEO at BECU.

• Beyond a Niche FOM

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 22, 2012

  It’s been nearly two months since Paul Sheahan was hired to oversee the business lending department at Anheuser-Busch Employees’ Credit Union and its division, American Eagle Credit Union.

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  MBL Cap Legislation Heading Into April Showdown

  By David Morrison  |  April 1, 2012

  Legislation that would raise the cap on credit unions' business loans to members is poised for a mid-April showdown in the Senate.

• Small Business Owners Frustrated by MBL Cap

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 11, 2011

  More entrepreneurs are expressing their irritation with the credit union member business lending cap

• Community Development Banking Listserv Continues Under New Management

  By Marc Rapport  |  June 6, 2011

  A community development banking listserv with more than 4,000 subscribers has a new manager as its founder moves to the NCUA.

• Palisades Pulls Out Stops for ‘Big Bad’ Branch Opening

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  May 12, 2011

  The $150 million Palisades Federal Credit Union in Pearl River, N.Y. is getting plenty of media buzz this week from a TV/radio/online branch promotion encompassing raffle giveaways leading up to a potential $100,000 “Guess the Vault Code” grand prize.

• Customization and Expanding Functionality Drives Online Channels

  By Marc Rapport  |  February 17, 2010

  Empowering the end user to customize the online banking experience-with use-anywhere tools, real-time functionality and a holistic view of personal finances-is driving the world of online banking.