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Marking its fifth California merger in just under two years, the $190 million Self-Help Federal Credit Union of Oakland, Calif. announced it is completing a consolidation of the ailing $23 million United Savings FCU of Antioch.

When it comes to the interchange battle, the national spin may be that banks and credit unions can cooperate to defeat the Durbin amendment, but if Texas is an example, that job may be easier said than done.

The employee intranet at $5 billion American Airlines Federal Credit Union of Fort Worth, Texas, was voted the winner of the "America's Best Portal Page Competition" held by Passageways LLC.

Wescom Resources Group is now offering its own mobile banking lineup, including apps for BlackBerrys, iPhones and the Google Android platform.

While the number of financial institutions has dropped, deposits continue to grow at a rapid pace, according to research firm Market Rates Insight.

Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union said it will be the only Long Island credit union to offer mobile banking's "triple play" when the service launches on April 5.