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.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Appoints Charissa Martin, Peter Minford, and Michael Gago to Drive Strategic Vision
Baltimore, MD, August 22, 2025. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most innovative credit unions, proudly announces three strategic leadership appointments to help drive its mission of enhancing the financial well-being of more than 35,000 members. Longtime Securityplus leader Charissa Martin has been appointed Chief Risk Officer, Peter Minford has been named
Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios
Compared to nine months ago, credit unions are more optimistic about auto finance – 77% vs 57%; majority expect significant increase in vehicle prices and affordability issues to drive an increase in vehicle leasing.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Countdown to Momentum 2025
Momentum 2025 expands on the success of Corporate Central’s Economic Outlook event with three powerful days of learning, networking, and forward-thinking dialogue. Credit union leaders and professionals will explore today’s most pressing challenges and tomorrow’s biggest opportunities through expert presentations, interactive workshops, and dynamic networking experiences.
First Northern Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Member Lending Experience
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Northern Credit Union has selected its calculator platform to improve how members explore borrowing options online. “I’ve been searching for better calculators for years because our existing ones were good enough, but not great,” said Beth Small, Director of Marketing at First Northern
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of educational conferences, workshops and webinars. Our educational webinars and events in September 2025 cover a variety topics including International ACH transactions, information security, risk and more!
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Harrington succeeds Angela Clitherow, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure as President & CEO. Reflecting on her time at the helm, Clitherow said, “It has been an honor
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to helping payment card issuers strengthen their position in the digital payments landscape.
TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google
Google has donated $10,000 as part of its Google Ad Grants, which provides nonprofits such as TriUnity Foundation funds in the form of in-kind search advertising. This grant allows TriUnity to reach a wider audience while increasing awareness.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received four national awards for its financial education initiatives from the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN). Presented during the CUFEN annual conference held July 28 – 30 in Philadelphia, PA, CUFEN equips credit union industry
Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas
SECU Foundation recently announced a $300,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC (LANC). The funding will support the software development and statewide implementation of its Innovation Lab, helping to bridge the rural-urban divide for access to legal services in rural North Carolina communities.
Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
Alogent is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Top Workplaces winner by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This marks the second consecutive year Alogent has received this distinction, reflecting its unwavering commitment to cultivating a workplace that champions inclusivity, innovation, and employee well-being.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, delivered 3,200 backpacks filled with school supplies—including pencils, erasers, notebooks, and other classroom essentials—to 13 county offices of education throughout California, including the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). In an effort to serve students in
EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is making it easier for members to achieve their dream of owning a home by expanding its home loan offerings to include lower down payment options. With the new EECU Advantage Home Loan, qualified borrowers can purchase a primary residence with as little as
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will present at FinovateFall 2025, taking place September 8-10 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City. Pranger will demonstrate Appli’s calculator solutions that help financial institutions turn routine calculations into application opportunities. The company’s AI-powered tools
Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program
Corporate Central proudly celebrates the achievement of Orianna Valentine, CCUFC, CDMP, aPCM®, Marketing Strategist, who has earned the Certified Credit Union Manager (CCM) designation after completing the nationally recognized CUES Emerge program.
DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers
Phoenix, AZ – DDJ Myers, the well-known industry thought leader and ALM First Company, has recently joined as one of only six inaugural visionary providers to deliver thought leadership to the credit union industry.
New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat
Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for its Tropos borrower platform, giving lenders greater control over how it works for their business and borrowers. With the new functionality, lenders can adjust organizational settings, manage their brand experience across the business structure, customize
Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families
Credit unions across the country have been deepening their role in education finance, and now, more and more are showcasing their solutions via the Student Choice loan marketplace
New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity
CUES is proud to introduce CUES Governance Toolkit, a self-paced, five-part learning series designed to elevate credit union governance through practical, expert-led resources.
LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) for the tenth time.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park
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 Orange County (CHOC), now part of Rady Children’s Health, through participation in the CHOC Walk in the Park event and a team member “T-Shirt for Kids Fridays” fundraiser. SchoolsFirst FCU
Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to honor the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. This year, Sound granted $20,000 in total to 13 recipients who were selected based on their academic achievements, community involvement, and commitment to furthering their education.
EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with the Foundation for Sanger Schools to welcome new educators to Sanger Unified School District with a special gift. This year, every new teacher hire received $125 in cash to help them start their school year — a total of
TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness
TriUnity Foundation is proud to announce it is hosting a nationwide virtual 5K this fall to help raise funds to support the foundation’s mission of helping eliminate the debt for those facing terminal illness.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced
CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader. Now in its 6th year, the CUES Emerge program drew a record-breaking 126 applications. Of those, 36 professionals from across North America were chosen to participate in the free, online program.
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
eDOC Innovations Announces Product Enhancements
Vizo Financial’s March 2026 Education Calendar
Meriwest Credit Union Wins Top Honor as Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley 2026
Origence Ends 2025 with 17% Growth in Fundings; Expands AI-Driven Lending Technology
Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President
Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman of Coastal Wealth Management Recognized as Distinguished Financial Professionals by LPL Financial
Credit Unions Gain Edge with New CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
ICUL Launches “Credit Unions in Action” to Showcase Statewide Community Impact
Apple Federal Credit Union Partners with Quavo to Modernize Dispute Operations and Elevate Member Experience
Wings Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting KeyStone to Elevate Its Future
FI Connect Expands with Home Improvement Lending Channel, Helping Credit Unions Access New Home Renovation Loan Opportunities
Callahan & Gallup Welcome Two Credit Unions To The Member Engagement And Financial Wellbeing Consortium
QuantyPhi Welcomes Max Bade as ALM & CECL Analyst
LAFCU, Quality Dairy partner for third annual Paczki Palooza to benefit local charities
EECU Celebrates Fresno Unified Excellence in Education Honorees
Coastal Credit Union Headquarters Renovation Earns Multiple Honors
Woodford State Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Suntell Marks 30 Years Advancing Commercial and Agricultural Lending Technology for Community Financial Institutions
Peninsula Community Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management
National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals Honors SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union President Jose Lara with Legacy Leader Award
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
eDOC Innovations Announces Product Enhancements
Vizo Financial’s March 2026 Education Calendar
Meriwest Credit Union Wins Top Honor as Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley 2026
Origence Ends 2025 with 17% Growth in Fundings; Expands AI-Driven Lending Technology
Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President
Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman of Coastal Wealth Management Recognized as Distinguished Financial Professionals by LPL Financial
Credit Unions Gain Edge with New CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
ICUL Launches “Credit Unions in Action” to Showcase Statewide Community Impact
Apple Federal Credit Union Partners with Quavo to Modernize Dispute Operations and Elevate Member Experience
Wings Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting KeyStone to Elevate Its Future
FI Connect Expands with Home Improvement Lending Channel, Helping Credit Unions Access New Home Renovation Loan Opportunities
Callahan & Gallup Welcome Two Credit Unions To The Member Engagement And Financial Wellbeing Consortium
QuantyPhi Welcomes Max Bade as ALM & CECL Analyst
LAFCU, Quality Dairy partner for third annual Paczki Palooza to benefit local charities
EECU Celebrates Fresno Unified Excellence in Education Honorees
Coastal Credit Union Headquarters Renovation Earns Multiple Honors
Woodford State Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Suntell Marks 30 Years Advancing Commercial and Agricultural Lending Technology for Community Financial Institutions
Peninsula Community Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management
National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals Honors SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union President Jose Lara with Legacy Leader Award
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
