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The Chicago-based institution partnered with MANTL to streamline how credit unions onboard new customers in multiple channels.

In this month's roundup of American Banker's favorite stories: a deep-dive into how 2022 accelerated the decline of overdraft fees, Zelle's plan for addressing fraudulent transactions, the National Credit Union Administration opens the doors for fintech and credit union partnerships for lending and more.

Executive coaching programs and specialized employee resource groups have helped financial institutions broaden their available pools of talent and ensure more representation throughout all levels of management.

Commercial loans at federally insured credit unions increased 25% to $132.2 billion in the third quarter of 2022, even though many institutions are facing a tough job market. Their answer is to find strong candidates within their own ranks.

Credit unions announced 15 deals for banks in 2022, surpassing 2021's total — with much of the momentum coming late in the year.

Rivertown Community Federal Credit Union and Allegan Credit Union in Michigan will join forces in January under their shared boss, Kris Lewis.

Financial institutions have launched tailored relief campaigns to help refugees begin rebuilding their lives.

Employees of a Lake Michigan Credit Union branch say they're fighting to organize after upper management failed to respond to their complaints about pay disparity, COVID-19 benefits and more.

Many U.S. companies — including JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Apple — have drawn attention for increasing pressure on employees to show up more at the office as COVID-19 concerns ebb. Some credit unions have taken similar steps, while others still insist a hybrid schedule is better for recruitment.

Veridian Credit Union's deal for American Investors Bank and Mortgage is the 12th this year in which a credit union would acquire a bank.