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.
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Named “Best Dispute Management & Resolution Solution” by Fintech Futures
The award honors Quavo’s QFD® platform, an end-to-end SaaS solution purpose-built to transform and streamline dispute management for financial institutions and deliver a seamless experience for accountholders.
Appli and First Source FCU Turn Financial Calculators into Conversion Catalysts
Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Source Federal Credit Union, serving members in central New York, has seen significant improvements in member engagement and conversion rates since implementing Appli’s calculator solutions. “We’re seeing conversions happen in each monthly wrap-up or report we pull, which is remarkable from a calculator,”
Coastal Credit Union Hires Karen DeSalvo as VP, Marketing
Coastal Credit Union has hired Karen DeSalvo as its new VP of Marketing. In this role, DeSalvo will be responsible for all aspects of Coastal’s branding, advertising, product growth, and membership growth. DeSalvo has more than 25 years of executive level experience leading both strategic and operational execution of marketing initiatives. She has led rebranding
Prizeout Unveils CashBack+ Pay: A New Way For Credit Union Members To Pay And Earn Cashback
NEW YORK – June 3, 2025 – Prizeout, the leader in advertising and financial technology, is announcing CashBack+ Pay, the latest addition to its CashBack+ platform. Designed to give credit union debit card users instant cashback, Pay empowers members to earn more at checkout, helping credit unions offer real, meaningful rewards and leveling the playing
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 30, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Milestone: 100 Go-Lives on Immediate Payment Rails
Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced a significant milestone today: 100 go-lives on the RTP network or FedNow Service through its Immediate Payments Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) solution. This achievement includes 84 member credit unions connected to the RTP network and 16 connected to the FedNow Service.
Vizo Financial’s June 2025 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 in June 2025 cover a variety topics including vendor management, risk preparedness, payments, fraud, AI and more.
Alogent’s Unify Earns 2025 PayTech Awards Finalist Spot for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs”
Alogent is proud to announce that Unify has been named a finalist in the 2025 PayTech Awards, Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & Financial Institutions category. The PayTech Awards are a globally recognized program that celebrates excellence and innovation in the payments and financial technology sector. Judged by an independent panel of industry experts,
Maine Credit Union League and Synergent Announce Board of Directors
The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are pleased to announce the appointment of their 2025–2026 Board of Directors. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep commitment to the credit union philosophy of People Helping People.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 23, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Midcoast Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
Midcoast Federal Credit Union has renewed its core processing and technology service agreements with Synergent, including a 10-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and five-year agreements for payments and related solutions. The renewal reflects a continued commitment to delivering innovative, community-focused financial services to members across Maine.
Altra Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify Platform to Power Next-Gen Deposit Automation Operations
Altra Federal Credit Union has selected Alogent’s Unify platform to modernize and consolidate its deposit operations across Day 1 and Day 2 workflows. By centralizing all item processing, including mobile deposit and self-service transactions at ATMs and ITMs, Unify supports faster, more accurate processing, reduces overhead, and significantly lessens manual efforts. Unify also enhances both
Corporate Central Celebrates Kevin Chiappetta’s Reelection as Presidents Council Representative for CFA Institute
Corporate Central is proud to announce the reelection of Kevin Chiappetta, CFA, Senior Vice President/Chief Education & Research Officer, as the Presidents Council Representative (PCR) from the Midwestern US Subregion for the esteemed CFA Institute.
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Donates $236,033 to Good Shepherd Food Bank
As hunger rates climb and food pantries across Maine face critical shortages, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has stepped in with a $236,033 donation to Good Shepherd Food Bank—providing vital support amid a sharp rise in need and recent cuts to federal food aid.
Credit Unions Challenge Broken Student Loan System with Revolutionary Line of Credit Approach
CU Student Choice, a credit union-owned organization that helps credit unions deliver private student loan solutions, announced expanded access to its flexible education line of credit product.
Corelation Hosts 14th Annual Client Conference, Commemorating 15 Years of Service & Innovation
Corelation, Inc., successfully hosted its Annual Client Conference held from May 14 – 16, 2025, bringing together a total of 1,436 attendees in-person and virtually. Marking Corelation’s 15th anniversary, the event featured impactful general sessions, in-depth breakout discussions, and dynamic networking opportunities that highlighted the company’s continued dedication to partnership and progress.
Cloudvirga enhances lending efficiency with Encompass Docs Solution integration
Cloudvirga, a provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for credit union lenders, today announced a new integration using the latest API framework for mortgage technology from Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure. The integration expands the document provider options available to Cloudvirga customers and enhances lender efficiency
OE Federal Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan Refinance Solution
CU Student Choice announced its student loan refinance solution will now be available to the members of OE Federal Credit Union ($1.5B assets; 112,885 members; Livermore, Calif.). The credit union is offering Student Choice’s student loan refinance product and will be adding an education line of credit for undergraduate students in the future.
Abri Credit Union Selects Jose Guzman as Vice President of Lending
Romeoville, IL, May 16, 2025. Abri Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jose Guzman as its new Vice President of Lending. In this role, Guzman will lead the credit union’s lending strategy, operations, and innovation across real estate, consumer, business, and participation loans. With a strong background in strategic lending leadership, he
BrightBridge Credit Union Renews Core Partnership with Synergent
Synergent is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with BrightBridge Credit Union through multi-year agreements for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, payments, and related services.
Local Graduates Partner with EECU to Prepare for College Success
Fresno, CA – May 16, 2025 – A dedicated group of high school seniors from Kings Canyon High School in Dinuba have taken a significant step toward college success. These students recently became the newest members of Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) after being awarded Cal Grants, which required them to have a checking or
Interior Federal Unveils New Website
Interior Federal is proud to announce the official launch of its brand-new website; a reflection of the Credit Union’s rebrand that was introduced last year. The new site, which has been in development for the past six months, is now available at interiorfederal.org, delivering a fresh design and an improved experience for their members. A
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 16, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Indiana Members Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for Second Year
Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce they have been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group for a second year.
Kirsten Tahara, First Grade Teacher at Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in Sacramento, Named 2024/2025 Esquire IMAX 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, Esquire IMAX Theatre, Papa Murphy’s Pizza and the Sacramento State College of Education, today announced that Kirsten Tahara of Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in the Sacramento City Unified School District
Valley First Credit Union Announces Wes Hall Memorial Fund to Honor a Founding Leader’s Legacy
MODESTO, Calif. May 13, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union proudly announces the establishment of the Wes Hall Memorial Fund, a new annual grant program honoring the remarkable life and legacy of Wes Hall, a visionary founding member and longtime Valley First Board Chair who played a pivotal role in shaping the credit union’s history
For Immediate Release – Abri Credit Union Selects John O’Brien as Vice President of Finance
Romeoville, IL, May 15, 2025. Abri Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of John O’Brien as its new Vice President of Finance. In this role, O’Brien will lead the credit union’s financial strategy, reporting, and long-term planning with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. With deep experience in strategic financial leadership,
Coastal Credit Union Names Ewelina Caplap Vice President, Coastal Wealth Management
Coastal Credit Union announced that Ewelina Caplap has been appointed to Vice President of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. This aligns with the expanded opportunities that lie ahead with the program’s upcoming conversion to LPL Financial LLC. In her role, Caplap oversees the management and award-winning performance of Coastal’s program and drives its strategic
Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), Office of Credit Unions has successfully earned reaccreditation. Michigan was the first state to receive NASCUS Accreditation in 1989.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 9 Angels Game
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, sponsored a special night to honor school employees in recognition of School Employee Appreciation Month at the Angels game on May 9, 2025. School employees who attended the game received discounted tickets, an Angels promotional giveaway,
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
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships
Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union
Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026
TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins
One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined
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
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships
Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union
Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026
TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins
One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined
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
