Industry Press
The Press Center allows credit unions and their partners to share important news and keep accomplishments front and center in the credit union industry.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 25, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
LendKey and Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrate 10 Years of Helping Thousands Through Affordable Education Financing
LendKey, the pioneer in digital network lending, and Navy Federal Credit Union, the world’s largest credit union, are proud to mark 10 years of partnership dedicated to helping students and families access smarter, more affordable education financing. Since 2015, the collaboration has delivered private student loan and refinancing solutions to thousands of Navy Federal members—bringing
EECU Community Foundation Donates $50,000 to The Pat Green Foundation for Texas Flood Relief
In response to the devastating floods that have impacted communities across Central Texas, the EECU Community Foundation has announced a $50,000 donation to The Pat Green Foundation to aid ongoing recovery and relief efforts.
Suntell Reaffirms Commitment to Client Success with Annual Training Event
Suntell is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Client Training, taking place Sept. 9-10 at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, a two-day event underscoring the company’s ongoing investment in client growth and long-term success. Designed exclusively for users of the Square 1 Credit Suite, the training brings together community bankers and the Suntell
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Cassandra Compton as New Senior VP & Chief Experience Officer
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Cassandra Compton as new Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer (SVP/CXO). She brings to Tower over 30 years of leadership experience in the banking, mortgage, and financial services industry. As SVP/CXO, Compton oversees all aspects
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes New Director of Advocacy and Compliance
The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Gay as its new Director of Advocacy and Compliance. A seasoned public policy and legislative professional, Gay brings a wealth of experience in governmental affairs, advocacy leadership, and community engagement to the credit union movement.
NASCUS Announces Updated Agenda for 60th Annual Summit
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce updates to the agenda for its 60th Annual Meeting, the State System Summit (S3), scheduled to take place September 17–19, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Attendees will gain new connections and fresh insights on today’s top issues—from fraud mitigation to cryptocurrency—while enjoying
InterLutions Promotes Sam Boore to Director of Operations
InterLutions, a leading provider of collaborative employee benefit solutions for credit unions, proudly announces the promotion of Sam Boore to Director of Operations. In this expanded leadership role, Boore will oversee the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of InterLutions’ services and sales teams, helping drive the future of consultative benefit solutions across the industry.
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Secures $300 Million Growth Investment from Spectrum Equity
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading provider of cloud-based software that automates and manages fraud and dispute processes for financial institutions, today announced a $300 million investment by leading growth equity investment firm Spectrum Equity to accelerate investments across the business and drive innovation and value for customers.
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jennifer O’Reilly Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management
Jennifer O’Reilly has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Enterprise Risk Management.
Gulf Winds Welcomes Pam Hatt as Chief Marketing Officer
Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pam Hatt will join the executive team as Chief Marketing Officer.
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Employees
LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of four dedicated employees whose hard work and commitment have earned them well-deserved leadership roles within the credit union. Zac Drake has been promoted from Member Services Specialist to Member Services Manager. Drake has played a key role in delivering top-tier
Alloya Corporate FCU Settles Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
Today marks the settlement of Alloya’s first multi-issuer auto loan asset-backed securitization (ABS), fully funded after being well oversubscribed by investors.
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
San Jose based Meriwest Credit Union, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Insuritas to launch Meriwest Insurance Services, a fully integrated insurance agency. Meriwest Insurance Services will provide Meriwest’s 80,000+ members and the community at large with access to insurance products, including home, auto, renters, commercial, and a wide array of additional insurance
Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts
Meriwest Credit Union, a leading financial institution serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and Pima County, Arizona, was recently featured in the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts discussion. The conversation, moderated by Tom Zahiralis, SVBJ Market President and Publisher, highlighted Meriwest’s “People Helping People” philosophy and its ability to innovate while maintaining
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program
Meriwest Credit Union, in partnership with Enable Technologies Inc., has launched digital small business lending products under the brand name of Meriwest Business Express. Meriwest Business Express is powered by Enable’s cutting-edge, unified deposit and loan onboarding platform, purpose-built for modern community financial institutions.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 18, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Sixteen Students
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation, in partnership with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, is proud to announce sixteen recipients of the Credit Union Scholarship Program, totaling $36,000 awarded in scholarship funds. All scholarships are merit based, with five recognizing students’ volunteerism, and five being larger amounts based on financial needs.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Through Event Participation and In-Branch Fundraising Activities
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped raise awareness for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) through participation in CHLA’s Make March Matter, the Walk & Play L.A. annual event and a “T-Shirt for Kids Fridays” fundraiser for team members.
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
San Jose based Meriwest Credit Union, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Insuritas to launch Meriwest Insurance Services, a fully integrated insurance agency. Meriwest Insurance Services will provide Meriwest’s 80,000+ members and the community at large with access to insurance products, including home, auto, renters, commercial, and dozens of other related products.
Six Credit Unions from Across the U.S. Partner with myCUmortgage
myCUmortgage’s new partner credit unions to receive comprehensive mortgage services to benefit a combined 37,500 members
Corelation Welcomes Seven New Credit Unions in Second Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.8 Billion in Assets
Corelation, Inc., expands its KeyStone core client base in the second quarter of 2025 with the addition of seven newly signed credit union partners, ranging in assets from $5 million to $8.3 billion with a cumulative total of $9.8 billion in assets and 543,018 members.
Centra Credit Union Named Best-In-State Credit Union for 2025 by Forbes
Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union has been named a Best-In-State Credit Union for 2025 by Forbes. If you have any questions, please reach out to Darlene Beers, VP of Marketing, at dbeers@centra.org or 812-314-0288. Thank you!
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Brad Giese as New Vice President/Information Security Officer
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brad Giese as new Vice President/Information Security Officer. Giese brings to Tower over 25 years of experience leading high-impact cybersecurity programs across federal, defense, and financial sectors. As VP/ISO, Giese will be responsible for advancing Tower’s
SECU Foundation Awards Western Youth Network $1.5 Million Grant for New Resource Center
SECU Foundation has announced a $1.5 million challenge grant for Western Youth Network (WYN) to assist with the construction of a new youth resource center to serve residents in the five-county High Country region of North Carolina. The addition will allow the non-profit to expand their continuum of care for students from kindergarten through twelfth
PRESS RELEASE – New Bedford Credit Union Forges Strategic Technology Partnership with Synergent
Synergent is proud to announce a new partnership with New Bedford Credit Union through a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union has also signed five-year agreements for a suite of integrated services, establishing a strategic relationship focused on shared values, operational efficiency, and exceptional member service.
Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects James Kane as Senior Vice President – Operations
Hartford, CT, July 10, 2025. Hartford Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of James Kane as its new Senior Vice President – Operations. In this role, Kane will lead the Credit Union’s day-to-day operational functions, including branch operations, compliance, marketing, business development, and member services, while working closely with executive leadership to
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 11, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Alogent’s Unify Platform Named “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs” at 2025 PayTech Awards
Alogent is proud to announce that Unify has won the 2025 PayTech Award for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs.” The PayTech Awards honor innovation and excellence across the global banking and payments industry. Winners are selected by an independent panel of industry experts based on their impact, innovation, and overall contribution to
InterLutions and Acumen Financial Advantage Collaborate to Deliver Consultative Executive Benefit Services for Credit Unions
InterLutions, an innovative CUSO committed to enhancing employee benefits across the credit union industry, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Acumen Financial Advantage (AFA). This collaboration introduces a suite of Executive Benefit Consulting Services designed to help credit unions strengthen leadership retention, improve investment performance, and expand their charitable reach.
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute