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.
MeridianLink Chief Product Officer to Present at The Financial Brand Forum
MeridianLink Chief Product Officer Devesh Khare to present at The Financial Brand Forum, sharing expertise on creating optimal digital lending experiences.
Texas Trust Gives Foundation Awards $10,000 to Four Paul Quinn College Students
The Miriam Johnson Scholarship from Texas Trust Gives Foundation was awarded to four students of Paul Quinn College (PQC).
The Most Anticipated Credit Union Conference-2023 CULytics Summit is Back: Finally, Meet Your Peers In-Person.
After several virtual events in the past three years, CULytics is very excited to be back with its annual in-person gathering 2023 CULytics Summit, live event at the Microsoft Conference Center, Redmond, WA, on April 10–13, 2023.
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES OVER $105,000 FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.2 billion assets and more than 420,000 members, raised more than $105,000 as the first-ever presenting sponsor for the American Cancer Society Making Strides of Long Island Walk.
Coastal Credit Union Featured in Opportunity Knock$ TV Series
Coastal Credit Union is appearing in a new TV series called Opportunity Knock$. The show follows six families nationwide working through a variety of financial hurdles, featuring relatable heroes to show viewers at home they are not alone in their struggles. The show is streaming now on PBS Passport and airing now on the PBS
GTE FINANCIAL OPENS MEMBER SUBMISSIONS FOR NINTH ANNUAL MAKE HOPE REAL INITIATIVE
As a not-for-profit credit union, GTE Financial prides itself on giving back to the Tampa Bay community and putting members first. For the ninth consecutive year, the credit union is accepting member submissions for its Make Hope Real initiative, an internal philanthropic effort meant to help families in need during the holiday season.
Alogent’s End-to-End Check and Payment Solutions Suite Streamlines Teller Capture, Remote Deposit, and Back-Office Processing at State Department Federal Credit Union
By streamlining all Day 1, Day 2, and back-office reconciliation with Alogent, SDFCU eliminated errors and reduced paper processes associated with keying, sorting, and balancing. Real-time fraud prevention and web-based capabilities also enable greater control, increased visibility, and faster research and reporting of transactions across their deposit channels, freeing employees of time to instead focus
BCU EXPANDS HOME BUYING SERVICES WITH DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Owning a home is a dream for many, but it can feel overwhelming at times. BCU is invested in empowering people with the tools and confidence they need to dream big and achieve their goals. In an effort to continue to put its members first and offer more opportunities to those in need, the Credit
Coastal Credit Union Named Among Triangle’s Healthiest Employers for the Twelfth Time
Coastal Credit Union has been recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of the Triangle for 2022. The awards recognize area companies and nonprofit organizations “that have committed to making wellness a priority, while proactively shaping the health of their employees.” Companies were recognized because of their commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Equifax as New Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announced Equifax, a global data, analytics and technology company, as an alliance provider. As the first Nationwide Credit Reporting Agency (NCRA) to join the CSS roster of providers, Equifax offers credit unions innovative solutions to help them strengthen member relationships, optimize member experience, increase portfolio growth and prevent fraud losses.
Nusenda Credit Union named Best Credit Union in Rio Rancho for fifth Consecutive Year
Nusenda Credit Union was recently named Best Credit Union and Best Bank in the 2022 Rio Rancho Observer’s Readers’ Choice poll, making this the fifth year that Nusenda has received this honor.
Top Credit Union Mortgage Lenders Recognized During myCUmortgage’s Annual Partner Conference
Credit unions and loan originators from across the country awarded for Taking Command and delivering members homeownership service and success
TopLine’s Personal Care Drive Benefits Local Communities
TopLine Financial Credit Union’s annual Personal Care Drive held during the month of September benefited three local non-profits, Avenues for youth, Keystone Community Services and Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of personal care items including body wash and soap, tooth paste and brushes, diapers, hair care products
MemberSource Credit Union Inks Deal with United Solutions Company Core Processing
MemberSource Credit Union signs agreement with United Solutions Company to migrate to OnCore XP2, United Solutions Company CUSO’s hosted Fiserv XP2 core system.
Nusenda Credit Union Announces new Co-op Capital Partners
Nusenda Credit Union announces four new community leading partners in its Co-op Capital microloan program. They include Southwest Native Assets Coalition, Cruces Creatives, The Climate Change Leadership Institute, and WESST. With these new partners, Nusenda expands its geographical reach to the most southern and western parts of New Mexico while diversifying its borrowers.
One Nevada Promotes Cindy Vela to Vice President Digital Services & Development
One Nevada Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Cindy Vela to Vice President of Digital Services and Development. In this new role, Vela will lead the digital service teams in developing and implementing digital strategies for One Nevada’s technological vision.
Heartland Credit Union Greatly Expands Partnership with Co-op Solutions
Heartland Credit Union has elected to greatly expand its partnership with Co-op Solutions, adding Debit and Full-Service Credit processing as well as ATM terminal driving to its existing participation in the nationwide Co-op ATM network.
Together Credit Union Welcomes New Head of Marketing
Together Credit Union has named Nathan “Nate” Scudieri as the organization’s new Head of Marketing.
GTE FINANCIAL CEO TO SPEAK ON INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP AT NCUA’S DEI & ACCESS SUMMIT
Brian Best, President and CEO of GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s largest financial institutions, will speak at this year’s National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) DEI & Access Summit.
Auto Financial Group Signs Integration Agreement with MeridianLink
With this integration, AFG’s Balloon Lending Program will be even easier to implement for financial institutions using MeridianLink’s loan origination system (LOS).
CUES Offers Additional Value For New Group Memberships
Now through December 31, credit unions joining CUES at the Unlimited Membership level will get an automatic upgrade to the Unlimited+ Membership level, a savings ranging from $1,100 to $1,460 depending on the institution’s asset size.
Unitus Community Credit Union Ranked Third Most Philanthropic Corporation, Earns Innovation in Philanthropy Award
For the 12th consecutive year, the Portland Business Journal has ranked Unitus Community Credit Union in the top ten in its annual philanthropy honors.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 28, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Redwood Credit Union Opens Second Administrative Campus and Branch in Napa
Redwood Credit Union has opened its doors on a newly completed 8.5-acre campus in Napa.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to North Central High School
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,500 to North Central High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
ORNL FCU Distributes $5 Million Special Dividend to its Members, Pays Off Auto Loan Balances of 10 Members
In September, the ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) Board of Directors approved a $5 million special dividend to be shared across the membership. This was the fifth consecutive year a special dividend was issued to members and since 2018, ORNL FCU has returned over $21 million in value to the membership.
Redwood Credit Union’s International Credit Union Day Celebration Donates More than $45,000 to Support Community Empowerment
On October 20, Redwood Credit Union joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, a day for credit unions to reflect on their history and commitment to their members and communities.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,600 to Red Pride Booster Club
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,600 to the Red Pride Booster Club, which supports Plainfield High School …
PSCU Expands Enhanced Fraud Services Offering
PSCU has announced it is expanding its Enhanced Fraud Services offering, enabling credit unions to choose which service level option …
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 25, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic …
TEN NEW CLIENTS JOIN BACK-OFFICE SERVICES CUSO AUX IN Q3 2022
Aux continues to add new clients, with ten additional clients taking advantage of Aux’s back-office services during the third quarter …
PSCU Partners with Mercator Advisory Group to Publish Digital Account Opening White Paper
PSCU and Mercator Advisory Group have announced the release of a new white paper, “Digital Account Opening: Keys to Success …
Indiana Members Foundation Golf Outing Raises Over $29,000
Indiana Members Foundation hosted its Annual Golf Outing and raised over $29,000 to support its mission of providing school children …
BCU INVESTS IN COMMUNITY WITH PURCHASE OF HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES
BCU recently purchased the buildings that house their main headquarters and over 70% of their employee base in Vernon Hills, …
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Announces 4.85% APY Share Certificate
Securityplus FCU announces a new 23 month tern Share Certificate earning 4.85% APY, offering one of the highest rates in …
Resource One Credit Union Receives “Best” Awards in 2022
Resource One Credit Union receives awards from the Dallas Morning News Best in DFW and the Houston Chronicle’s Best of …
Financial Center Sponsors Mozel Sanders Foundation Scholarships
Financial Center and Mozel Sanders Foundation awarded 11 scholarships totaling $4,500 on Wednesday, November 16. This year’s recipients included middle and high school students.
Chapel Hill Non-Profit Receives SECU Foundation Grant for Housing Advocacy in Historic Neighborhoods
SECU Foundation is pleased to award Marian Cheek Jackson Center (MCJC) a $40,000 grant to help the non-profit expand affordable …
CUES Encourages Leaders to Continue DEI Efforts in 2023
CUES popular Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate Program, in partnership with Cornell University, is returning March 15 – June 20, …
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) Announces 2023 Live Events
Interested in becoming a more effective and successful credit union mortgage lender? Would you like to connect with other professionals …
EasCorp Launches Pioneering Instant Payments Academy
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp) recently announced EasCorp’s Instant Payments Academy designed to prepare credit unions for FedNow℠ and …
TopLine Financial Credit Union’s Vicki Roscoe Erickson Named Twin Cities Business 2022 Notable Leader in Marketing
Twin Cities member-owned cooperative TopLine Financial Credit Union’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications has been named one of …
Wilkes County Shelter Receives SECU Foundation Grant to Help Expand Services for the Homeless
SECU Foundation has provided a $40,000 grant to the Catherine H. Barber Memorial Shelter, a non-profit homeless shelter that has …
BCU DEEPENS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION STRATEGY
As the financial well-being provider for some of America’s best workplaces, BCU keeps Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) top of …
Maine Credit Unions’ Holiday Meals for Mainers Initiative Returning for Second Year
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it will be coordinating its second annual Holiday Meals …
AFFCU (San Antonio, TX) announces several additions to its Senior Leadership Team.
AFFCU (San Antonio, TX) announces several additions to its Senior Leadership Team.
BCU NAMED ONE OF BEST CREDIT UNIONS OF 2022 BY CNET
BCU is proud to have made CNET’s list of Best Credit Unions of 2022. The list was determined by CNET’s …
2023 CUES Supplier Planning Guide Now Available for Industry Vendors
The 2023 CUES Supplier Planning Guide is now available, offering easy ways for industry suppliers to reach their target market …
Sally Dischler Retires from Corporate Central Board and as CEO of Heartland Credit Union
After 11 years of dedicated volunteer service, including Board Chair from 2019 to 2021, Sally Dischler, CEO of Heartland Credit …
SECU Launches First Annual Statewide Holiday Toy Drive for Children in Need
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce the launch of its first annual statewide Toy Drive to help …
Coastal Credit Union Earns Advancing Equity Award
Coastal Credit Union is the recipient of two Hero Awards from the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation.
Credit Union Student Choice Adds Affinity Plus FCU’s Brian Volkmann to Board of Directors
Credit Union Student Choice, the foremost provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that Brian Volkmann, …
GTE FINANCIAL NOW OFFERS BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
GTE Financial, one of Tampa’s leading financial institutions, announces it is now offering checking accounts to local nonprofit organizations to …
Corporate Central Promotes Orianna Valentine to Marketing Strategist
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Orianna Valentine has been promoted to Marketing Strategist.
MeridianLink® Announces Acquisition of OpenClose™
MeridianLink, Inc.® announced it has completed the acquisition of OpenClose™, a leading fintech provider of residential mortgage software solutions for …
Fred Houston Appointed Board Emeritus After 57 Years of Service
Long-time Gulf Winds Board Member, Fred Houston, was appointed to the role of Board Emeritus on October 17, 2022. Houston …
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 04, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic …
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,600 to Red Pride Booster Club
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,600 to the Red Pride Booster Club, which supports Plainfield High School …
PSCU Expands Enhanced Fraud Services Offering
PSCU has announced it is expanding its Enhanced Fraud Services offering, enabling credit unions to choose which service level option …
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 25, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic …
TEN NEW CLIENTS JOIN BACK-OFFICE SERVICES CUSO AUX IN Q3 2022
Aux continues to add new clients, with ten additional clients taking advantage of Aux’s back-office services during the third quarter …
PSCU Partners with Mercator Advisory Group to Publish Digital Account Opening White Paper
PSCU and Mercator Advisory Group have announced the release of a new white paper, “Digital Account Opening: Keys to Success …
Indiana Members Foundation Golf Outing Raises Over $29,000
Indiana Members Foundation hosted its Annual Golf Outing and raised over $29,000 to support its mission of providing school children …
BCU INVESTS IN COMMUNITY WITH PURCHASE OF HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES
BCU recently purchased the buildings that house their main headquarters and over 70% of their employee base in Vernon Hills, …
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Announces 4.85% APY Share Certificate
Securityplus FCU announces a new 23 month tern Share Certificate earning 4.85% APY, offering one of the highest rates in …
Resource One Credit Union Receives “Best” Awards in 2022
Resource One Credit Union receives awards from the Dallas Morning News Best in DFW and the Houston Chronicle’s Best of …
Financial Center Sponsors Mozel Sanders Foundation Scholarships
Financial Center and Mozel Sanders Foundation awarded 11 scholarships totaling $4,500 on Wednesday, November 16. This year’s recipients included middle and high school students.
Chapel Hill Non-Profit Receives SECU Foundation Grant for Housing Advocacy in Historic Neighborhoods
SECU Foundation is pleased to award Marian Cheek Jackson Center (MCJC) a $40,000 grant to help the non-profit expand affordable …
CUES Encourages Leaders to Continue DEI Efforts in 2023
CUES popular Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate Program, in partnership with Cornell University, is returning March 15 – June 20, …
American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) Announces 2023 Live Events
Interested in becoming a more effective and successful credit union mortgage lender? Would you like to connect with other professionals …
EasCorp Launches Pioneering Instant Payments Academy
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp) recently announced EasCorp’s Instant Payments Academy designed to prepare credit unions for FedNow℠ and …
TopLine Financial Credit Union’s Vicki Roscoe Erickson Named Twin Cities Business 2022 Notable Leader in Marketing
Twin Cities member-owned cooperative TopLine Financial Credit Union’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications has been named one of …
Wilkes County Shelter Receives SECU Foundation Grant to Help Expand Services for the Homeless
SECU Foundation has provided a $40,000 grant to the Catherine H. Barber Memorial Shelter, a non-profit homeless shelter that has …
BCU DEEPENS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION STRATEGY
As the financial well-being provider for some of America’s best workplaces, BCU keeps Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) top of …
Maine Credit Unions’ Holiday Meals for Mainers Initiative Returning for Second Year
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it will be coordinating its second annual Holiday Meals …
AFFCU (San Antonio, TX) announces several additions to its Senior Leadership Team.
AFFCU (San Antonio, TX) announces several additions to its Senior Leadership Team.
BCU NAMED ONE OF BEST CREDIT UNIONS OF 2022 BY CNET
BCU is proud to have made CNET’s list of Best Credit Unions of 2022. The list was determined by CNET’s …
2023 CUES Supplier Planning Guide Now Available for Industry Vendors
The 2023 CUES Supplier Planning Guide is now available, offering easy ways for industry suppliers to reach their target market …
Sally Dischler Retires from Corporate Central Board and as CEO of Heartland Credit Union
After 11 years of dedicated volunteer service, including Board Chair from 2019 to 2021, Sally Dischler, CEO of Heartland Credit …
SECU Launches First Annual Statewide Holiday Toy Drive for Children in Need
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce the launch of its first annual statewide Toy Drive to help …
Coastal Credit Union Earns Advancing Equity Award
Coastal Credit Union is the recipient of two Hero Awards from the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation.
Credit Union Student Choice Adds Affinity Plus FCU’s Brian Volkmann to Board of Directors
Credit Union Student Choice, the foremost provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that Brian Volkmann, …
GTE FINANCIAL NOW OFFERS BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
GTE Financial, one of Tampa’s leading financial institutions, announces it is now offering checking accounts to local nonprofit organizations to …
Corporate Central Promotes Orianna Valentine to Marketing Strategist
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Orianna Valentine has been promoted to Marketing Strategist.
MeridianLink® Announces Acquisition of OpenClose™
MeridianLink, Inc.® announced it has completed the acquisition of OpenClose™, a leading fintech provider of residential mortgage software solutions for …
Fred Houston Appointed Board Emeritus After 57 Years of Service
Long-time Gulf Winds Board Member, Fred Houston, was appointed to the role of Board Emeritus on October 17, 2022. Houston …
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 04, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic …
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,600 to Red Pride Booster Club
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,600 to the Red Pride Booster Club, which supports Plainfield High School Athletics, as part of an …
PSCU Expands Enhanced Fraud Services Offering
PSCU has announced it is expanding its Enhanced Fraud Services offering, enabling credit unions to choose which service level option best fits their fraud and …
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 25, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
TEN NEW CLIENTS JOIN BACK-OFFICE SERVICES CUSO AUX IN Q3 2022
Aux continues to add new clients, with ten additional clients taking advantage of Aux’s back-office services during the third quarter of 2022. Aux saw an …
PSCU Partners with Mercator Advisory Group to Publish Digital Account Opening White Paper
PSCU and Mercator Advisory Group have announced the release of a new white paper, “Digital Account Opening: Keys to Success in Credit Union Lending.”
Indiana Members Foundation Golf Outing Raises Over $29,000
Indiana Members Foundation hosted its Annual Golf Outing and raised over $29,000 to support its mission of providing school children the necessities essential for learning …