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.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has established a five-year partnership with the University Foundation on behalf of Sacramento State to support staff recognition programs and events, serving as presenting sponsor of the university’s Annual Staff Appreciation Picnic and Staff Recognition and Service Awards.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst FCU has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 245 recipients as part of its 2026 Member Education Award scholarship program.
Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union
Corelation, Inc. is proud to announce the successful conversion of Mountain America Credit Union to its KeyStone core processing platform. With over $22 billion in assets, 1.4 million members, and more than 4,000 employees, Mountain America represents the largest core conversion Corelation has completed to date.
Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro
Corporate Central is pleased to announce it now offers ACH Fraud Scanning through a partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS). The service is available to member credit unions within the Beastro platform. Corporate Central’s ACH Fraud Scanning service, powered by AFS’s TrueACH solution, supports compliance with the 2026 requirements by providing real-time validation of account
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls
Wilmington, DE — June 23, 2026 — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced the completion of its first System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 Type 1 examination. The milestone builds on the company’s existing SOC 2® Type 2 report and underscores
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward
Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2026 – The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Moreland as the credit union’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 12, 2026.
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home six prestigious Pinnacle Awards at the annual Cornerstone League marketing competition, demonstrating outstanding creative excellence and strategic impact across multiple marketing disciplines.
One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined
LendKey announced the release of “How Credit Unions Can Steal SoFi’s Playbook: A Guide to Member Acquisition, Relationship Depth, and Long-Term Value”, a new research report created in partnership with Cornerstone Advisors, a data-driven consultancy focused on banks, credit unions, and fintech companies.
Redwood Credit Union hosts free North Bay Shred‑a‑thons to fight fraud and support local nonprofits
Santa Rosa, Calif., June 17, 2026 — People wanting to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft should start with one simple habit: securely dispose of sensitive documents and outdated electronics. Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is helping North Bay residents safeguard themselves through its series of free community 2026 RCU Shred‑a‑Thons. In response to record
BECU expands further into South Puget Sound with new locations in Tumwater and Lacey
SEATTLE (June 17, 2026) — BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is adding new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) in Tumwater and Lacey as it expands further into South Puget Sound. The new locations are part of the credit union’s broader plans to grow its physical footprint to create better access to in-person financial support for its
Chartway Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Virginia by Forbes, Earns America’s Best-In-State Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year
Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia and named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 for the fifth consecutive year. The prestigious, national annual ranking, presented in partnership with Statista, recognizes top-performing credit unions delivering strong member experiences across the country. This distinction places Chartway
Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands Pittsburgh-Area Presence with Flagship Financial Center
Clearview Federal Credit Union announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh-area presence with a new flagship financial center in Green Tree, marking the organization’s first ground-up standalone location in nearly a decade. Positioned along one of the region’s most highly traveled corridors, the contemporary facility is designed to enhance accessibility, increase brand visibility, and provide personalized
UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PUBLISHES 2025 IMPACT REPORT
NEW YORK, 15 June 2026 – The United Nations Federal Credit Union, UNFCU, announced the release of its 2025 Impact Report. Results spotlighted the completion of all 12 organizational, leadership, and innovation goals the Credit Union established in 2020. Chief among these was maintaining climate neutrality even as UNFCU grew to exceed $10 billion in
Meriwest Credit Union Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Honored to be named a 2026 Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal for the seventh year in a row. Thank you to the incredible team that brings our mission to life every day.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing
Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Marketing. In this crucial role, Perez will spearhead short- and long-term marketing strategies, ensure brand consistency, oversee ROI and performance metrics, manage budgets, and maintain a high-performing team. “Jennifer’s background in financial
National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union
National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including member growth, branch and field of membership expansion, and enhanced engagement with its existing and growing membership.
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as new Vice President of Compliance. A seasoned compliance executive, Merdzhanova brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across banking, credit union, and fintech. In her new role, Merdzhanova oversees Tower’s Compliance Management System, leading
Indianapolis Star Names Indiana Members Credit Union a Winner of the Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2026 Award
Indiana Members Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Indianapolis Star.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 05, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Chartway’s Week of Giving Brings Utah Communities Together for Celebrations and Sell-Out Fundraising Event
Chartway Credit Union’s Chartway Promise Foundation recently wrapped up a weeklong series of celebratory and fundraising events dedicated to delivering joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile children and their families across Utah. Through a strategic partnership with Make-A-Wish Utah, the events included a special guest appearance by National Football League (NFL) and Utah football
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Expands Across California With Seven New Branches
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is expanding its statewide presence with seven new branches, bringing accessible, personalized financial services closer to the school employees and families it serves. The locations span the greater Los Angeles area, the Sacramento region, Ventura County and San Diego county, reflecting the geographic diversity of the school employee community SchoolsFirst FCU
Five credit unions earn California’s Cal IIP Awards with assistance from CU Strategic Planning
All five credit unions that CU Strategic Planning assisted with applications to the California Investment & Innovation Program (Cal IIP) were awarded grants for the 2025-2026 cycle. CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, is dedicated to supporting mission-driven credit unions. Altura Credit Union, Financial Partners Credit Union, MERCO Credit Union, SMW Financial Credit Union and
3Rivers Credit Union Foundation Surpasses $132,000 in Community Giving During First Half of 2026
The 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation awarded $63,000 to 21 nonprofit organizations during its second grant cycle of 2026, bringing the Foundation’s total community investment for the year to $132,400.
MERGER PLANNED FOR HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES CREDIT UNION (HACU) AND BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU)
HealthCare Associates Credit Union (HACU), a $479.4 million credit union headquartered in Lisle, IL, and Baxter Credit Union (BCU), a $6.5 billion credit union headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, have announced their intent to merge.
Centris Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify SaaS Platform to Modernize and Streamline Enterprise Deposit Processing
Alogent announced today that Centris Federal Credit Union, a $1.5 billion, Omaha-based financial institution, has selected Unify to modernize enterprise wide deposit capture and processing operations. As part of this initiative, Centris will consolidate all Day 1 and Day 2 workflows, including teller processing, ATM capture, mobile deposit and back-office operations, onto a single platform.
Hartford Federal Credit Union Chooses Synergent as Partner for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (June 3, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with Hartford Federal Credit Union. The credit union also signed five-year agreements for integrated managed services, including digital banking, bill pay, mobile deposit capture, statement processing, check fraud detection, and check printing.
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases 2026 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
Landmark Benchmark Study Reveals How AI-Powered Dispute Management Is Closing the Gap Between Industry Average and Best-in-Class Performance
Credit Unions Reach 250+ Shared Member Stories Reflecting The People-First Purpose Of The Movement
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced that The Member Story Project has surpassed 250 published stories, a milestone that reflects not just a number, but a growing industry movement to put real member moments at the center of how credit unions understand and share their purpose.
Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®
Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative
Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence
Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026
TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness
Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026
Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation
CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort
Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits
SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens
Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®
Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative
Gulf Winds Welcomes Chase Mercer as Vice President of Workforce Excellence
Ancorum Credit Union Extends Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Alogent Wins Editor’s Choice Excellence in Tech, Software and Service Providers Award for Advancing the Future of Payments
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 2, 2026
TriUnity Foundation Opens National Grant Cycle for Credit Union Members Facing Terminal Illness
Redwood Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026
Stephanie Schmidt Earns National Check Professional Accreditation
CUES and TruStage® Announce Inaugural 2026 Leadership Pathways Cohort
Texas A&M IBE Students Raise $54,000 for Local Nonprofits
SECU’s Statewide Network of 275 Branches to Serve as Collection Sites for Governor’s School Supply Drive
Tower Federal Credit Union Partners with Greenlight to Help Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids and Teens
Vizo Financial Announces Board Officers Following 2026 Annual Meeting
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 26, 2026
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer
Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members
NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program
Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar
Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs
Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies
LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending
Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Corporate Central Recertified as a Great Place To Work®
Saco Valley Credit Union Renews Long-Standing Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Gulf Winds Welcomes Scott Piggott as Vice President of Business Transformation
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Announce Voting Results of $250,000 for a Brighter America Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Central Maine Federal Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
Every Pete Alonso Home Run Will Support Maryland Veterans Through New ‘Homers for Heroes’ Initiative