Credit union merger brings ATMs, financial services to artistic communities

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Credit union mergers are on the rise. Take a deep dive into Cardinal Credit Union's acquisition of Noteworthy Federal Credit Union and how it will benefit the…

Power Financial Credit Union partners with NCR Atleos for member cash access via Allpoint ATMs

June 12, 2026

Power Financial Credit Union, based in Florida, has partnered with NCR Atleos to access its network of Allpoint and Allpoint+ ATMs.

Bank of America appoints president of upstate South Carolina

June 12, 2026

Bank of America has appointed Chip McLeod as president of upstate South Carolina. He is taking over for Stacy Brandon who retired, according to a press release.

FourLeaf Credit Union opens a branch in Queens

June 10, 2026

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union has opened a branch in the Jackson Heights section of Queens, New York. The branch strengthens its presence in New York City…

FNBO to acquire Blue Ridge Bank

June 9, 2026

First National of Nebraska, the parent company of First National Bank of Omaha, has announced plans to acquire Blue Ridge Bancshares Inc. and its subsidiary…

Cardinal Credit Union announces merger with NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union

June 8, 2026

Cardinal Credit Union, based in Mentor, Ohio, has announced a merger with NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union, based in Cleveland. The combined institution will…

Trump signs executive order targeting banks that allegedly support illegal immigration

June 3, 2026

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting banks that allegedly support illegal immigration.

Suspect killed in hostage event at Chase branch in Bakersfield, California

June 3, 2026

A suspect was shot and killed in a hostage situation at a Chase branch in Bakersfield, California. Authorities said a man barricaded himself inside the Chase…

Regions Bank earns No. 1 spot for bank satisfaction

June 3, 2026

Regions Bank has been named the top regional bank for banking satisfaction in JD Power's 2026 U.S. Online Banking Satisfaction Study. It also ranked second in…

10 banking customer experience strategies for 2026

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Customer experience is a critical part of every business, as it builds customer loyalty and improves the overall brand image and equity. When looking at the…

Northwest Bank appoints CIO

June 1, 2026

Northwest Bank has appointed Chad Ballard as CIO. He will report to the bank's president and CEO Louis Torchio, according to a press release.

Bank of Israel approves contactless ATM feature

May 28, 2026

The Bank of Israel announced it will support contactless cash withdrawals on ATMs. Customers can use cards or digital wallets for this service, according to a…

Gen Z reports putting more focus on financial responsibility, Bank of America study reveals

May 28, 2026

Bank of America recently conducted its 2026 Better Money Habits study, which found that 34% of Gen Z report receiving financial assistance from family members…

How banks, credit unions can reduce efficiency ratios

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Many FIs have a very high efficiency ratio, making it much harder to make money. Cook Solutions Group provides insights in this episode of the Bank Customer…

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Mentoring nonprofit UStrive partners with Citizens

May 22, 2026

Citizens has partnered with UStrive, a mentoring nonprofit, to provide college and career planning for students. The bank will offer virtual mentors to…

Citizens invests in Massachusetts workforce development

May 20, 2026

Citizens announced several investments in Massachusetts for financial empowerment, education and other workforce development initiatives. In particular, it…

Citizens earns spot on America's Most Charitable Companies 2026 rankings

May 19, 2026

Citizens has earned the 15th spot out of 300 U.S. companies for Newsweek's America's Most Charitable Companies 2026 rankings. The news organization looks at…

Bank of America to pay $2.25M in ATM fee lawsuit

May 18, 2026

Bank of America agreed to pay $2.25 million via its class action lawsuit related to ATM fees at 7-Eleven locations. The class action lawsuit Schertzer, et al.

How a New UI Transforms the ATM Experience

Modernize your ATM experience with Diebold Nixdorf's VCP-Lite, a web-driven UI. Deliver intuitive branded interfaces without heavy engineering or terminal…

A Strategic Guide for Banking Executives: 10 Questions for Banking Executives

Discover 10 strategic questions every banking executive should ask to improve efficiency ratios, grow deposits, modernize operations, and strengthen customer…

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