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Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union

Alogent proudly announces the successful deployment of Unify by FedChoice Federal Credit Union. Unify, a modern deposits automation platform, streamlines deposit automation across all in-branch and remote banking channels using a single solution and one API. With Unify, FedChoice will enhance its operations with robust support for Day 1 and Day 2 item processing workflows,

Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch

Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new East Beach branch in Norfolk, Virginia today. Credit union members and leadership, along with community members, local dignitaries representing state and city elected officials, Hampton Roads Chamber leadership, and state credit union advocates participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event highlighted Chartway’s commitment to

BECU grants over $500,000 to 25 nonprofits at 11th annual People Helping People Awards program

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is granting $510,000 in total to 25 nonprofits as part of its People Helping People Awards. The annual awards program calls upon BECU members to nominate organizations that embody the credit union industry philosophy of “people helping people.” This year, BECU received over 1,000 nominations from its member and employee

Eltropy’s EMERGE 2025 Conference To Bring Credit Unions and Community Banks Together in San Francisco

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced its annual EMERGE 2025 conference will take place from April 22-24, 2025 at the InterContinental San Francisco. This annual Eltropy event brings together credit union and community bank leaders, industry innovators, and Eltropy experts to explore the latest industry technologies and strategies

Callahan & Associates Launches 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series

Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors to showcase innovative products and services. This annual event provides a platform that allows organizations to compete to see who is the” most innovative “in their category while connecting with credit union leaders.

SECU Kicks Off Statewide Beautification Initiative with Keep North Carolina Beautiful

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and Keep North Carolina Beautiful (KNCB) recently teamed up for a statewide beautification initiative, which kicked off with a litter pickup event along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in High Point. The effort brought together local affiliate Keep High Point Beautiful and SECU volunteers whose work will help prevent litter

Chartway Promise Foundation Grants Dreams and Shares Smiles at the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend

The 11th annual Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend drew thousands of runners to downtown Norfolk and highlighted the power of community with efforts to support medically fragile children and local families. Chartway Credit Union, the title sponsor of the event, partnered with J&A Racing to host a meaningful weekend focused on giving back. Through

SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to TROSA for Expansion of Durham Campus

SECU Foundation continues its support for the non-profit TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc.) with a $1 million capital grant to support the expansion of its Durham campus that will provide an additional 90 licensed treatment beds and 17 new rooms for therapy and education.

USSFCU Celebrates an Award-Winning 2024: A Year of Workplace Excellence

Alexandria, VA, December 04, 2024 – The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is closing out 2024 on a high note, celebrating a series of prestigious accolades that highlight its commitment to workplace excellence, employee well-being, and a thriving organizational culture. These awards reflect USSFCU’s dedication to its employees and reinforce its standing as

LendKey Surpasses $7 Billion in Total Loan Originations, Expanding Network Lending Impact

LendKey Technologies, Inc., the pioneer of digital network lending, achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $7 billion in total loan originations and servicing $3.2 billion in loans. This achievement underscores LendKey’s commitment to enhancing the capabilities of hundreds of credit unions and community banks, enabling them to improve their liquidity management and stay competitive.

New Partnership Established Between Synergent and Superior IRA & HSA

Synergent® is pleased to announce a new vendor partnership has been formally established with Superior IRA & HSA. As a key partner, Superior IRA & HSA offers an integrated platform that makes Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) administration, compliance, and reporting easier, allowing credit unions to deliver top-notch retirement and health

Dillon Gabriel Teams Up with Unitus Community Credit Union on Giving Tuesday

In celebration of “Giving Tuesday,” Unitus Community Credit Union and quarterback Dillon Gabriel have made a $2,500 donation to Kidsports of Eugene, Oregon. The non-profit organization is committed to offering all children the opportunity to play youth sports by removing barriers.

Park City Credit Union Turns Digital Tools into Member Service Magic

Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Park City Credit Union has successfully implemented Eltropy’s full suite of digital solutions, reducing call wait times and expanding service capabilities without needing additional resources. The $350 million credit union in central Wisconsin faced challenges common to rural financial institutions: difficulty staffing

CREDIT UNIONS KIDS AT HEART® Prepares for the 2025 Boston Marathon

Burlington, Massachusetts, November 25, 2024: For the 26th consecutive year, dozens of credit unions from throughout the Northeast will collaborate to sponsor a team of credit union runners in the most challenging and prestigious road race in the world, the Boston Marathon. The 2025 CU Kids at Heart Team consists of eight runners and their

Navatros Executive Shares Practical Roadmap for Credit Union AI Adoption

As credit unions navigate artificial intelligence adoption, Navatros Senior Business Solutions Manager Jose Ortiz provides a measured approach to implementation. In a detailed discussion with Eltropy, Ortiz outlined how credit unions can use AI effectively while addressing key implementation challenges. “Everyone wants everything at speed and AI can provide that,” said Ortiz. “Credit unions have

Truliant Insurance Adds to Strategic Growth Through S.C. Acquisition

Truliant Federal Credit Union, through its wholly owned subsidiary Truliant Insurance, has completed a new insurance agency purchase as the credit union expands its insurance resources to provide more value to clients. The acquisition of Atkins & Associates Insurance Agency, a long-established firm based in Greenville, S.C., complements Truliant Insurance’s capabilities in the Upstate markets

Advia Credit Union Welcomes Tony Wright as Chief Financial Officer

Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Wright as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 25, 2024. With more than 20 years of finance and audit experience, including 11 years previously spent with Advia, Wright brings a wealth of expertise and a strong familiarity of the organization.

Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State

Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences

With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.
Strategic Partnerships

myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions

myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...
Making A Difference

EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...
Lending

Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...
Strategic Partnerships

defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk

defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...
Making A Difference

EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...
Personnel Promotions

CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders

CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge

This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...
Making A Difference

EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons

This summer, more than 4,000 residents across five counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft—a 37 percent ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...
Strategic Partnerships

Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE

Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown

With federal funding set to expire September 30, 2025, the threat of a federal government shutdown is rising as Congress ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Making A Difference

EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Charity Events

GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Parsippany, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a prominent credit union headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, proudly serves members ...
Strategic Partnerships

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum wrapped up on Wednesday after three days of engaging sessions focused on driving ...
Other

CUES Emerge 2025: Judges Named as Finalists Prepare for October Pitch Show

CUES and partner Currency Marketing have named a group of highly-respected credit union leaders to serve as judges for the ...
Other

Vizo Financial Celebrates a Successful 2025 Financial Conference

A record number of people participated in Vizo Financial’s 2025 Financial Conference on September 10-12, in Asheville, N.C. Industry experts ...
Marketing

Callahan & Associates Announces Digital Legacy Sponsorship Of “Unsung Heroes” Exhibit At America’s Credit Union Museum

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates is honored to serve as the Digital Legacy Sponsor for the upcoming “Woven in ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Elects New Board Officers

ACUMA elected new Board officers at its 2025 Annual Conference: Alissa Sykes Tulloch (Chair), Jason Sasena (Vice Chair), Vince Salinas ...
Making A Difference

LGE Community Credit Union celebrates ribbon cutting of new building at Cobb County Safety Village

LGE Community Credit Union recently celebrated the completion of its building at the Cobb County Safety Village with a ribbon ...
Marketing

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Kicks-Off, Welcoming Over 200 Financial Professionals

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum kicked off yesterday at the Fairmont Banff Springs nestled in the breathtaking Canadian ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 19, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Technology

First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform

First Capital Federal Credit Union is accelerating its digital transformation by moving from Alogent’s on-premises payment solutions to a hosted ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State

Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences

With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.
Strategic Partnerships

myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions

myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...
Making A Difference

EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...
Lending

Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...
Strategic Partnerships

defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk

defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...
Making A Difference

EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...
Personnel Promotions

CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders

CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge

This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...
Making A Difference

EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons

This summer, more than 4,000 residents across five counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft—a 37 percent ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...
Strategic Partnerships

Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE

Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown

With federal funding set to expire September 30, 2025, the threat of a federal government shutdown is rising as Congress ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Making A Difference

EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Charity Events

GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Parsippany, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a prominent credit union headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, proudly serves members ...
Strategic Partnerships

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum wrapped up on Wednesday after three days of engaging sessions focused on driving ...
Other

CUES Emerge 2025: Judges Named as Finalists Prepare for October Pitch Show

CUES and partner Currency Marketing have named a group of highly-respected credit union leaders to serve as judges for the ...
Other

Vizo Financial Celebrates a Successful 2025 Financial Conference

A record number of people participated in Vizo Financial’s 2025 Financial Conference on September 10-12, in Asheville, N.C. Industry experts ...
Marketing

Callahan & Associates Announces Digital Legacy Sponsorship Of “Unsung Heroes” Exhibit At America’s Credit Union Museum

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates is honored to serve as the Digital Legacy Sponsor for the upcoming “Woven in ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Elects New Board Officers

ACUMA elected new Board officers at its 2025 Annual Conference: Alissa Sykes Tulloch (Chair), Jason Sasena (Vice Chair), Vince Salinas ...
Making A Difference

LGE Community Credit Union celebrates ribbon cutting of new building at Cobb County Safety Village

LGE Community Credit Union recently celebrated the completion of its building at the Cobb County Safety Village with a ribbon ...
Marketing

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Kicks-Off, Welcoming Over 200 Financial Professionals

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum kicked off yesterday at the Fairmont Banff Springs nestled in the breathtaking Canadian ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 19, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Technology

First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform

First Capital Federal Credit Union is accelerating its digital transformation by moving from Alogent’s on-premises payment solutions to a hosted ...

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State

Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to public education at the 2025 ...

Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences

With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.

myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions

myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new partners represent 199,000 members with ...

EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members experiencing a disruption in pay ...

Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union (489,538 members; $9B assets; Phoenix, ...

defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk

defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping lenders automate funding, accelerate approvals, ...
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