The new Northwest Credit Union Association, combining the Oregon and Washington leagues, is ready to roll Jan. 1.

The $480 million First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union of Lehigh Valley, Pa., said Wednesday it has completed a merger effective Nov. 1 of the ailing Dixie Cup Employees FCU of Easton.

The spirited, four-way race for the CUNA board seat representing small credit unions in six Midwest states was heating up this week.

Finding real brand confusion among lawmakers and the public, Mid-America Credit Union is doing a name switch. It's now the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas.

Connecticut credit unions, considering service options in the wake of the Constitution Corporate conservatorship, are patiently waiting for their turn with NCUA town hall meetings.

The long-ailing Silver State Schools Credit Union of Las Vegas said Tuesday it is witnessing "a sharp improvement in earnings," having trimmed its nine-month loss to $17 million, a 58% gain over the $40.9 million a year ago.

In a fresh sign of trade group consolidation, the Arizona and Colorado/Wyoming Credit Union Leagues announced Monday they have signed a letter of intent for a merger.

It's becoming increasingly clear that the corporate network, which has served the industry well in a particular manner, is breaking up, with each corporate going its own way, the head of the $1.5 billion Volunteer Corporate Credit Union maintains.