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Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics Announce Statewide FinTech Competition

For the fourth consecutive year, Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the University of Washington Tacoma’s (UWT) Milgard Center for Business Analytics are inviting entrepreneurs to join their statewide FinTech Incubator Challenge. This initiative aims to connect with innovators passionate about financial technology (FinTech) and uncover cutting-edge tools that can help consumers manage their finances and make informed decisions.

State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Announces its Endorsement of SECU’s Board-Nominated Candidates Citing Their Representation for State Employees

The State Employees Association of North Carolina has announced its support and endorsement for Robert Brinson, Mark Fleming, Stelfanie Williams, and McKinley Wooten Jr., the Board-nominated candidates for State Employees’ Credit Union’s (SECU) upcoming Board of Directors election. SEANC members are North Carolina’s current and retired state government employees, the same as the Credit Union’s

Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes, Highlighting Community Focus and Financial Security in an AI Era

The third annual Eltropy Leadership Summit, held August 26-28, 2024, at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, has concluded, leaving attendees with renewed commitment to focus on their communities and strategies for strengthening financial security and fraud prevention in a digital and AI-driven age. Organized by Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial

ASA and Sharetec Partner to Transform Credit Union, Fintech Collaboration

ASA, an embedded App Store as a Service provider, today announced a long-term strategic partnership with Sharetec, a web-based core processing platform for credit unions. Sharetec will be the first to integrate ASA’s embedded app store, ASA Vault, into its digital banking platform, allowing Sharetec’s nearly 300 credit union customers to boost deposits, interchange, member

GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards

GTE Financial is dedicated to providing financial solutions, personalized service, and exceptional value to small businesses. The Business Ambassador Awards is a grant program created to acknowledge businesses that prioritize their employees and positively impact the Tampa Bay community. One of the finalists is Dr. Traci’s House, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to enhancing communities’

UMassFive Voted ‘Best Credit Union’ and More in Local Reader Polls

UMassFive is once again proud to be honored with the title of Best Credit Union in The Valley Advocate’s annual reader voting poll—extending their streak in the number one position to 18 years in a row. The Credit Union was also favored in multiple categories in this year’s Daily Hampshire Gazette’s “Reader’s Choice” poll, where

Alogent’s Unify Platform Wins TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award for Innovation in Enterprise Deposits Automation

Alogent is proud to announce that its Unify platform has received the TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award, highlighting its leadership in enterprise deposits automation and its significant impact on operational efficiencies within financial institutions. Presented by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the TAG ADVANCE Awards are designed to celebrate the top fintech organizations across the

Gulf Winds Supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging

I am sharing news about a gift Gulf Winds Credit Union recently made to the Escambia County Area Agency on Aging. The $5,000 donation will support local seniors with opportunities to socialize, access meals, and receive vital supportive services.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that it received four national awards for its financial education initiatives from the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN). The awards were presented during the CUFEN annual conference held July 21 – 24 in

Corporate Central Announces Economic Outlook Conference with Keynote Speaker Kim Lear

Corporate Central is excited to announce its highly anticipated Economic Outlook Conference, scheduled for Thursday, September 12, at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The conference will feature an impressive lineup of expert speakers, with a keynote address from Kim Lear, recently named a Fellow by the Filene Research Institute.

Credit Union Fans Raise Over $38,000 at Credit Union Day at the Ballpark

On Sunday, August 11, Corporate Central and The Wisconsin Credit Union League hosted Credit Union Day at the Ballpark, a fundraising event that raised over $38,000 for The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation and The National Credit Union Foundation. The collaborative event brought over 330 credit union members, families, friends, employees, and supporters together as the

INOVA names scholarship winners for 2024

INOVA Federal and the Tolson Center for Community Excellence are happy to name Gregory Williams and Raniaha Newson as their 2024 scholarship winners.

Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 to Spotlight “Safe AI” in Community Banking

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that its upcoming 2024 Leadership Summit will feature a special focus on “Safe AI” in the financial sector. The third annual Eltropy Leadership Summit, scheduled for August 26-28, 2024, at the picturesque Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, will bring together thought leaders,

Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects Lucas Manzi as SVP-Chief Financial Officer

Hartford Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Lucas Manzi as the Credit Union’s new SVP-Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Manzi will oversee the finance and accounting operations, as well as the IT Department for the Bauer Financial 5-Star rated financial institution. “Lucas is an experienced CFO, and we are

Maine’s Downeast Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Downeast Credit Union has signed a ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Banno Digital Banking™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, the credit union also signed a ten-year agreement for Synergent’s integrated credit and debit card services along with

Strategic Marketing Fuels 48% Loan Growth at UCCU

Serving mostly rural areas with limited access to services and infrastructure in Missouri and Illinois, United Community Credit Union is playing a role in building more sustainable, vibrant communities. In July, the $118 million credit union reported a $4.1 million increase in loans year to date, outpacing last year by 48.2%.

Datava and Corridor announce a Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Data and Decision Management for Credit Unions

Datava, a trailblazer in end-to-end data activation for credit unions, and Corridor, a next-gen decision analytics platform with a proven track record, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration, backed by their extensive experience and expertise, is poised to reshape how credit unions and community banks leverage their data and decision-making capabilities to

Alogent and Mitek Announce Partnership to Tackle Ballooning Check Fraud Epidemic

Alogent and Mitek announce an expanded. Alogent will integrate Mitek’s Check Fraud Defender (CFD) into its web-based enterprise deposits automation solution, Unify. CFD uses a unique combination of patented imaging science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to analyze checks from all channels in real-time.

GTE Financial Launches Student Perks Program To Offer Rewards To Young Members

GTE Financial is happy to launch its new Student Perks program for members 16 and up. Student Perks is a free rewards program that helps students save more, earn money and efficiently manage their accounts. The rewards program also offers Go Points for Student Perks, which young members can redeem for cash back and more.

TowerCares Foundation Awards $150,000 in College Scholarships

Recent high school graduate Ashley Doyle will enter her freshman year at Virginia Commonwealth University this fall with an extra $5,000 towards her education, thanks to the TowerCares Foundation. Doyle plans to major in Chemistry and pursue her dream to work in the medical field. “I have been blessed with some incredible doctors and nurses

GTE Financial Garners Prestigious 2024 Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award

GTE Financial is thrilled to announce its latest achievement—the prestigious Platinum Aetna Workplace Well-being Award. This recognition highlights the credit union’s steadfast dedication to nurturing the health and overall well-being of its employees. Achieving Platinum status, the award’s highest honor is a first for GTE and underscores the profound impact of its wellness initiatives.

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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