Plus, a North Dakota credit union CEO retires after more than 26 years of service.
More competition for credit unions as Robinhood plans "to enter this market in a big way."
CU industry leaders have concerns but admit they are still analyzing the settlement agreement.
Local police chief praises credit union employees for their presence of mind and compassion.
The Bakersfield, Calif., CU's $332 million auto loan securitization Tuesday follows $416 million in deals in 2023.
The financial services community has the resources and toolkit to make an impact.
"I'm the type of manager who likes to hand off the ball and let folks run with it," Together CU's Larry Skube says.
The newly-formed credit union will expand services across the northern portion of the state.
They call for the nation's largest credit union to release the data/report for all Navy Federal members to review the findings.
The CDFI announces a five-year financial health-focused partnership with YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.
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to Younger Self", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "summary": "Seasoned executive John Olerio, incoming president of BISA, begins his first credit union role in New Hampshire.", "readtime": "5", "authors": [ { "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "prettyDate": "February 28, 2024", "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2024/02/John-Olerio_action-e1708985893249.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "434" } }, { "uri": "/2024/01/31/vps-lending-career-takes-shape-over-24-years-at-florida-credit-union/", "title": "VP's Lending Career Takes Shape Over 24 Years at Florida Credit Union", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "summary": "Erick Padron aspired to work at Tropical Financial after becoming a member 25 years ago; he's now VP of lending.", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "prettyDate": "January 31, 2024", "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2024/01/Eric-Padron-action1-e1706554014749.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "434" } }, { "uri": "/2024/02/21/cu-tech-executive-firmly-advocates-for-bringing-work-to-where-talent-resides/", "title": "CU Tech Executive 'Firmly Advocates for Bringing Work to Where Talent Resides'", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "summary": "One month into his first CU role, Nik Khosla is working to provide secure, convenient digital solutions for members.", "readtime": "5", "authors": [ { "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "prettyDate": "February 21, 2024", "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2024/02/Nik-Khosla-action-1-e1708462959893.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "650" } }, { "uri": "/2024/02/14/never-let-yourself-feel-comfortable-cu-evp-advises-his-younger-self/", "title": "'Never Let Yourself Feel Comfortable,' CU EVP Advises His Younger Self", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "summary": "Justin Hendrickson hopes to be remembered for his commitment to pushing First Harvest to be truly member-centric.", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "prettyDate": "February 14, 2024", "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2024/01/Hendrickson-in-action-e1707760337448.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "436" } }, { "uri": "/2024/02/07/newly-appointed-vp-of-branches-embraces-laid-back-yet-focused-leadership-style/", "title": "Newly-Appointed VP of Branches Embraces 'Laid-Back Yet Focused' Leadership Style", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "summary": "Taking note of its unique culture, Steve Klein builds a 21-year career at Veridian CU after joining as a college student.", "readtime": "5", "authors": [ { "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "prettyDate": "February 07, 2024", "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2024/01/Klein-action-United-Way-Day-of-Caring-e1707154577106.jpeg", "width": "650", "height": "488" } }, { "uri": "/2024/01/10/my-journey-to-credit-union-leadership-carrie-langgard-of-sooper-credit-union/", "title": "My Journey to Credit Union Leadership: Carrie Langgard of Sooper Credit Union", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "summary": "\"I am just like everyone else. I don't have a set of magic skills or experience that makes me special.\"", "readtime": "11", "authors": [ { "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "prettyDate": "January 10, 2024", "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2024/01/CLanggard.LandscapeInAction-e1704835065705.jpg", "width": "650", "height": "433" } }, { "uri": "/2024/01/24/former-bank-exec-looks-to-empower-risk-professionals-in-new-cu-role/", "title": "Former Bank Exec Looks to Empower Risk Professionals in New CU Role", "byline": "Natasha Chilingerian", "kicker": "Q&A", "summary": "In this week's My Journey to Credit Union Leadership, meet First Tech FCU's new Chief Risk Officer.", "readtime": "6", "authors": [ { "name": "Natasha Chilingerian" } ], "kickerNode": [ { "uri": "/q-and-a/", "sectionName": "Q&A" } ], "prettyDate": "January 24, 2024", "image": { "uri": "https://images.cutimes.com/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2024/01/Jeff-Prelle-e1705943734414.jpg", "width": "639", "height": "650" } } ] } }