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VANCOUVER, Wash.— iQ Credit Union has agreed to provide more than $1 million in cash, debt forgiveness and fee-practice changes to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it improperly charged certain overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees, according to settlement documents and Claim Depot.

ARLINGTON, Va.—Members of $17-million Healthcare Employees Mid-Atlantic (HEMA) FCU have approved a merger into PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union, paving the way for the combined institution to begin operating Sept. 1 under the new name Bienestar Federal Credit Union.

PITTSBURGH— The credit unions posting the strongest growth in 2026 aren't necessarily spending more on marketing—they're spending smarter, according to executives from BlastPoint, who told a well-attended webinar that precision targeting, member reactivation and attracting the right new members have become the defining characteristics separating the industry's fastest-growing institutions from those quietly losing ground.

ROCKLAND, Mass.—By every measure, artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services. But while much of the conversation has centered on chatbots, fraud detection and member-facing applications, one Massachusetts credit union has quietly found value in a far less glamorous corner of the business: the back office.

WASHINGTON— With the House now in its August district work period and the Senate facing just two legislative weeks before recess, both America's Credit Unions and the Defense Credit Union Council are watching a crowded Senate agenda that could shape the industry's regulatory landscape.

TROY, Mich.— Americans remain under significant financial strain despite modest improvement in their overall financial health, with two-thirds still considered financially unhealthy and more than three-quarters continuing to cut spending to cope with higher costs, according to new research from JD Power. The firm's June Banking and Payments Intelligence Report found 34% of consumers are now considered financially healthy—the highest share since November 2025—but 66% remain financially vulnerable, overextended or stressed.

BILOXI, Miss.—After wiping out millions in members' credit card debt earlier this year, Keesler Federal Credit Union is turning its attention to another major household expense: auto loans.