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Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates 65 Years of Member Focused Service

We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of partnership, progress, and community impact. From our roots serving IBM employees to supporting a diverse and growing membership today, Meriwest continues to champion financial education, access, and opportunity.

Employee-Led Giving at 3Rivers Drives $1.5M+ in Community Impact

I’m sharing a story from 3Rivers Credit Union on how our employee-led giving campaign has generated more than $1.5 million in community impact through United Way since 2016. The piece highlights how sustained employee participation has created a consistent, scalable approach to community giving—one that may resonate with other financial institutions.

LAFCU offering $10,000 in grants to help individuals improve their financial futures

LANSING, Mich. — For many people, financial progress can be undone by one medical bill, one high-interest balance or one unexpected setback. LAFCU is offering a chance at real relief through its Pathway to Financial Transformation Essay Contest, which will award $10,000 in grants to Michigan residents working to overcome financial challenges and build a

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Renames Charitable Foundation

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) announced today that it has renamed its charitable foundation, formerly known as the Community Partnership Foundation, to the Family Trust Foundation. The name change will align the foundation with the credit union’s brand while continuing its mission of supporting local nonprofits through grants and partnerships that help local

TW Lending Group Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

TW Lending Group has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment to operational efficiency, strong risk management, and a high-quality customer experience. The Square 1 Credit Suite is designed specifically for commercial and agricultural lending and includes tools for credit analysis, financial spreading, risk rating, loan

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Annual Scholarship Program. This year the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation awarded a total of $272,500 in scholarships to high school students, professionals seeking career advancement, and educational organizations across Georgia and South Carolina – reinforcing its commitment

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger

Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union, effective May 1, 2026. R.I.A. Federal Credit Union will remain the surviving legal entity. This partnership expands access to financial services for members while strengthening our ability to serve the community. Please find

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to student lending, today announced the launch of their fourth annual scholarship program. Ten students will each receive a $2,000 merit-based scholarship – $20,000 in total – to help fund their undergraduate education at accredited four-year

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership role, Gallagher will assume responsibility for all Coastal facilities, fleet management, security, safety, office space planning, mail services, and Enterprise Document Management. She will continue to be responsible for growing and optimizing Coastal’s network of

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner, recognizing outstanding contributions in education. The annual event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, honors individuals who support student success across local schools. Awards are presented in the following categories: Primary and Secondary

Vizo Financial’s May 2026 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 May 2026 cover a variety topics including talent development, economics, ACH Fraud, managing AI risk and more!

Coastal Credit Union Issues 2026 Impact Report

Coastal Credit Union’s 2026 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting Coastal’s 2025 accomplishments and financial results, the report continues to tell the story of why Coastal exists, and how the credit union is making a difference to its members and the community. This year’s report covers: • Coastal’s Mission,

Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members

Corporate Central continues to invest in the future of the credit union movement, proudly welcoming two de novo credit union members while expanding support for initiatives working toward becoming fully chartered institutions. As communities across the country work to establish new credit unions, these forming entities face complex regulatory, operational, and capital requirements before receiving

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration

DaLand CUSO, in collaboration with Corelation, is highlighting the KeyStone integration of Coin2Core®, an innovative digital asset solution built using KeyStone’s architecture. Designed specifically for credit unions, Coin2Core empowers institutions to offer digital asset services while keeping member deposits securely within the credit union’s core system.

ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League: Illinois state-chartered credit unions will receive $1,315,968 in regulatory fee credits in 2026, resulting in an approximate 90% reduction in their March quarterly assessment. This annual credit continues to demonstrate the tangible impact of ICUL’s long-standing advocacy efforts, which have now returned more than $30 million to Illinois credit unions

Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May 19-20, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio as part of its 2026 lineup. The event is built for leaders of CDFI-certified credit unions who want to connect with peers, share what is working, and tackle the challenges that come

LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots

LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) has named LAFCU the winner of its Innovation Award for launching the StableCommunities Foundation — an independent nonprofit designed to address financial instability within Michigan communities.

CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is proud to congratulate board member Cindy Lindsey on her selection for The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates’ (the League) newly-launched Advocacy Ambassadors executive program.

TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness

TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent annual gala. The foundation has also grown to include 13 organizational partners this year, expanding its ability to provide direct financial relief to individuals and families navigating life-threatening illness. The 2026 gala was hosted by

Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by America’s Credit Unions. The annual national competition recognizes the most effective and innovative campaigns across the credit union industry. Diamond Award: Social Media – Tower’s Instagram Tower earned a Diamond Award for its Instagram strategy,

Operations & HR

Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact

As many American households continue to face inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) ...
Making A Difference

Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge

Peach State Federal Credit Union recently welcomed a local Girl Scout troop to its Abbeville Branch for a hands-on financial ...
Investments

Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets

Tower Wealth Management, the financial and investment services group located at Tower Federal Credit Union, announced today that it has ...
Other

Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, in ...
Personnel Promotions

CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO

CoVantage Credit Union today announced that, following a nationwide search, Matt Kaudy has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, ...
Making A Difference

Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Chris Felton, President/CEO, has been named a 2026 Credit Union House Hall of ...
Technology

$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has signed with credit union core processor Corelation, Inc., announcing plans to convert to the ...
Strategic Partnerships

$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has signed with credit union core processor Corelation, Inc., announcing plans to convert to the ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 15, 2026

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

Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026

Washington, DC – At a time when many American households are facing persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, the ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management

Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $310,500 to 20 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2026 grant cycle. ...
Charity Events

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity ...
Other

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit ...
Other

CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry

Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
Marketing

NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
Operations & HR

ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt ...
Making A Difference

Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses

LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that ...
Personnel Promotions

Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late ...
Strategic Partnerships

Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner

Harvard Federal Credit Union is Partnering with Arkatechture to Strengthen Data Strategy, Enhance Decision-Making, and Deliver Greater Value to Members
Other

Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month

During Small Business Month, Redwood Credit Union (RCU)—a full-service Northern California and Bay Area credit union providing personal and business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026

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

Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Hometown Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its commercial loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary

Indiana Members Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card by naming Pink ...
Marketing

Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union

Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park

Coastal Credit Union welcomed more than 60 students and volunteers to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Wednesday, May ...
Strategic Partnerships

Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings

A new partnership between Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions gives credit unions access to specialized risk management solutions. The ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
Strategic Partnerships

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union announce a strategic partnership and planned merger, bringing together two Michigan-based credit ...
Technology

Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments

Alogent has been named a finalist in three categories at the PayTech Awards, earning recognition for Best AI Solution – ...
Operations & HR

Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact

As many American households continue to face inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) ...
Making A Difference

Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge

Peach State Federal Credit Union recently welcomed a local Girl Scout troop to its Abbeville Branch for a hands-on financial ...
Investments

Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets

Tower Wealth Management, the financial and investment services group located at Tower Federal Credit Union, announced today that it has ...
Other

Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, in ...
Personnel Promotions

CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO

CoVantage Credit Union today announced that, following a nationwide search, Matt Kaudy has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, ...
Making A Difference

Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Chris Felton, President/CEO, has been named a 2026 Credit Union House Hall of ...
Technology

$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has signed with credit union core processor Corelation, Inc., announcing plans to convert to the ...
Strategic Partnerships

$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has signed with credit union core processor Corelation, Inc., announcing plans to convert to the ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 15, 2026

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

Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026

Washington, DC – At a time when many American households are facing persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, the ...
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management

Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $310,500 to 20 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2026 grant cycle. ...
Charity Events

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity ...
Other

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit ...
Other

CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry

Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.
Marketing

NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
Operations & HR

ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt ...
Making A Difference

Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses

LANSING, Mich. — For many entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Knowing how to tell that ...
Personnel Promotions

Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Lisa Back, CFO, to Executive Vice President. Since joining the credit union in late ...
Strategic Partnerships

Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner

Harvard Federal Credit Union is Partnering with Arkatechture to Strengthen Data Strategy, Enhance Decision-Making, and Deliver Greater Value to Members
Other

Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month

During Small Business Month, Redwood Credit Union (RCU)—a full-service Northern California and Bay Area credit union providing personal and business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026

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

Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Hometown Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its commercial loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary

Indiana Members Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card by naming Pink ...
Marketing

Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union

Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park

Coastal Credit Union welcomed more than 60 students and volunteers to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Wednesday, May ...
Strategic Partnerships

Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings

A new partnership between Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions gives credit unions access to specialized risk management solutions. The ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
Strategic Partnerships

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union announce a strategic partnership and planned merger, bringing together two Michigan-based credit ...
Technology

Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments

Alogent has been named a finalist in three categories at the PayTech Awards, earning recognition for Best AI Solution – ...

Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact

As many American households continue to face inflation, rising energy costs, and economic uncertainty, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) remains financially strong and stable. ...

Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge

Peach State Federal Credit Union recently welcomed a local Girl Scout troop to its Abbeville Branch for a hands-on financial education experience to help the ...

Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets

Tower Wealth Management, the financial and investment services group located at Tower Federal Credit Union, announced today that it has surpassed a significant milestone—overseeing more ...

Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, in partnership with ABC10 Sacramento and ...

CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO

CoVantage Credit Union today announced that, following a nationwide search, Matt Kaudy has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Kaudy ...

Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Chris Felton, President/CEO, has been named a 2026 Credit Union House Hall of Leaders honoree, one of the ...
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