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Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO By TriVerity
TriVerity, a Velera company, has partnered with AKUVO, a leader in collections and credit risk technology, to enhance its delinquency management services. This integration will streamline third-party charge-off collections, optimizing credit unions’ recoveries from non-performing loans through AKUVO’s advanced, cloud-based platform.
Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program By CUES
Talent development leader CUES announced registration for CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning 2025 is now open. Celebrating its 30th year in 2025, CEO Institute is a three-part educational series held in partnership with three prestigious business schools.
NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program By NASCUS
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announces an expansion of our Online University covering the release of Module 3 within the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program, which is now accessible to state regulatory agencies. This latest module focuses on essential topics such as financial statement review, basic accounting, Financial Performance Reports
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS By Origence
– Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of Directors effective August 1, 2024.
Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO By Humanidei
(Minot, ND) August 1, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Town & Country Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Kalli Schell as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. “The CEO search and interviews had many qualified applicants in consideration for the CEO position. The Board is excited to announce Kalli
Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People By Redwood Credit Union
Kashi Moore-Stallworth has been promoted to senior vice president of people for Redwood Credit Union.
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
GTE Financial, a leading community-focused credit union in Tampa Bay, is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and its support for Pride initiatives throughout the entire year. GTE successfully raised $6,200.14 for Metro Inclusive Health this year alone, contributing to $23,597 donated in the last three years. These funds bolster the
COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services By COCC
COCC is thrilled to announce its partnership with First Data, a global leader in payments processing to offer the Clover® point-of-sale card processing solution.
Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation By COCC
Imagine a partnership where every vision is perfectly realized, seamlessly aligned with advanced technology and comprehensive support—this is precisely the landscape today’s community banks and credit unions navigate as digital transformation reshapes their sector. Faced with the dual pressures of escalating customer expectations and stringent regulatory demands, financial institutions find a crucial ally in COCC’s
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024 By The Baker Group, LP
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education in 2003, today announced that its annual golf tournament fundraising event raised an estimated $160,000. The event was held June 24 at the Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach. The funds raised
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised more than $56,390 for Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC) during CHOC Walk in the Park 2024. This marks the third year in a row as the highest fundraising corporate team at CHOC Walk.
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill By BECU
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the South Hill area of Spokane. The new location is expected to open in the first quarter of 2025.
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services By CUES
Talent development leader CUES is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its award-winning myCUES Dashboard. The dashboard, designed to provide CUES members easy access to their full array of membership benefits, now includes myCUES Learning enhanced by AI for even greater personalization and functionality.
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite By Eltropy
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the general availability of the industry’s most advanced Safe-AI suite built exclusively for credit unions and community banks. The comprehensive suite includes AI Agents, AI Assistants, and AI Intelligence, designed to enhance service, operational efficiency, and provide better conversation intelligence for credit
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients By BCU
BCU’s commitment to Empowering People To Discover Financial Freedom continues with the announcement of the 2024 scholarship program recipients. This year, BCU is honored to present ten distinguished Leader of Tomorrow awards – including the new Tom Hodson Compassionate Leader Award for outstanding leadership and commitment to service, and two new A. Rex Johnson BCU
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution By Advia Credit Union
Advia Credit Union has contributed $11,000 to ECHO, Inc. through its Advancing Lives Grants to assist Wisconsin tornado victims following the June tornadoes that hit southwest Wisconsin. This donation is part of a broader initiative that has raised $35,000 for the community.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest in the country serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union has been recognized by the Orange County Business Journal for its ongoing efforts and commitment to create a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. In a special
Advia Credit Union Earns Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Recognition By Advia Credit Union
Advia Credit Union has been named one of the Best-in-State Credit Unions by Forbes for 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes, a global business company, in collaboration with Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking research firm.
Redwood Credit Union Birthday Benefit Bash Raises Over $24,000 for Local Nonprofits By Redwood Credit Union
A shared birthday party benefit hosted by two friends has ended on a high note, gifting a future filled with music to youth in Marin County.
SECU Foundation Renews Support of Lead for North Carolina with $1 Million Grant By State Employees’ Credit Union
SECU Foundation has announced its renewed support of Lead for North Carolina (LFNC), a post-graduate fellowship program at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Government. With its $1 million grant, the Foundation will serve as the lead funder for the placement of up to 150 LFNC SECU fellows in paid
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 19, 2024 By The Baker Group, LP
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Illinois Credit Union League Announces 2024 Award Winners By Envisant
The Illinois Credit Union League is excited to announce the 2024 Award winners.
COCC Hosts Successful 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo By COCC
On May 8-9, 2024, COCC proudly hosted its 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol, CT. This immersive event brought together a dynamic mix of COCC leadership, resident experts, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts from trusted partners to discuss emerging trends and share knowledge in a highly interactive
TruChoice FCU expands leadership team with new promotions By TruChoice Federal Credit Union
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, July 19, 2024 – Four TruChoice employees were recently promoted within its leadership team. Ryan Adams is now Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Jessica Holland has been promoted to Vice President of Member Experience, Kaj Johanson to Vice President of Lending, and Lisa Rowley to Vice President of Planning &
SECU Joins North Carolina Governor’s Office for School Supply Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students By State Employees’ Credit Union
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce its support for the 2024 Governor’s School Supply Drive to help teachers and students get the items they need for the upcoming school year. In its sixth year to provide collection sites for the event, SECU is accepting donations at its statewide network of 275 branches
TruPartner Credit Union announces Vice President of Lending By TruPartner Credit Union
TruPartner Credit Union is pleased to announce Eric Jones as Vice President of Lending.
SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week Winner By SafeAmerica Credit Union
-SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week 2024- Thanks to everyone who stopped by and participated in the SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week! SafeAmerica is pleased to announce the winner of their eBike giveaway. Congratulations Heidi W.!
YMC Elevates Member Web Experience By Your Marketing Co.
For nearly 20 years, Your Marketing Co. has heard and seen first-hand web design companies that overpromise, underdeliver, and hide costs behind long-term contracts. It’s what led the strategic marketing agency to form its sister company, Uncommn, in 2017, and earlier this year YMC moved credit union web design completely in-house.
Christian Financial Awards $15,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates By Christian Financial Credit Union
Christian Financial Credit Union named 15 students as recipients of the Bathanti-D’Agostino Memorial Scholarship for 2024, awarding a total of $15,000 in scholarships. The scholarship, established to honor the early pioneers of the credit union, recognizes academic achievement and community involvement.