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.
Corporate Central Launches Business ACH, Empowering Credit Unions to Deliver Modern Payment Solutions to Business Members
Corporate Central is proud to announce the official launch of Business ACH, the first solution under its growing Beastro Business suite of digital payment services. Business ACH enables credit unions to offer their business members a powerful, secure, and fully branded ACH platform for managing electronic payments—delivering speed, simplicity, and control via the credit union
Inman honors Cloudvirga CEO Maria Moskver with third consecutive Best of Finance award
Maria Moskver, CEO of Cloudvirga, has been named to Inman’s Best of Finance list for a third consecutive year. She was recognized for work helping credit unions and other lenders navigate a fast-changing market while improving how they engage and support members.
Redwood Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek.
LAFCU CFO Leslie Rorie named a Notable Leader in Finance
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Leslie Rorie, chief financial officer, has been named one of Crain’s Detroit Business’ 2025 Notable Leaders in Finance, an honor that recognizes executives who are leading the finance industry in their communities.
CEFCU Selects Student Choice for Private Student Loan Solutions
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it will soon be delivering private student loan and refinance solutions to members of Citizens Equity First Credit Union (CEFCU) ($8.3B assets; 410,618 members; Peoria, IL).
EECU and Madera County Superintendent of Schools Celebrate New ATM with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
FRESNO, Calif. (June 25, 2025) — Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools (MCSOS) celebrated the opening of a new on-site ATM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 25. The opening represents a continued partnership between the two organizations focused on accessibility, service, and investment in the growing Madera
Cleveland Monsters Unveil Jersey Patch with Century FCU
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Monsters are proud to announce Century Federal Credit Union has become the Official Credit Union and jersey patch partner of the Monsters beginning in the 2025 Calder Cup North Division Semifinals.
42nd Annual Tower Classic Charity Golf Tournament Raises $72,420 for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center—Bringing Total Donated to Helping Children in Need to Over $1.1 Million
Hosted by the TowerCares Foundation, Tower Classic raised the highest amount in the event’s 42-year history, with all proceeds going to help critically ill children receiving care at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Over the years, the annual golf tournament has raised over $1.1 million to help local children in need. ———— Emerson
Credit Unions Sound the Alarm on Student Loan Procrastination — Urge Families to Lock in Flexible Line of Credit Before Fall Deadlines
CU Student Choice, a leading provider of education financing solutions, is renewing its nationwide outreach campaign to help students and families avoid last-minute borrowing pitfalls and long-term debt.
SchoolsFirst FCU Recognizes Four San Diego School Superintendents at the Classroom of the Future Foundation Innovation in Education Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, presented the Innovative Superintendent and Team Award to four school district leaders in San Diego County during the 22nd Annual Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) Innovation in Education Awards program held May 15 at SeaWorld
Redwood Credit Union Birthday Bash Raises Over $31,000 for Youth Arts Programs
A shared birthday celebration raised over $31,000 to support music programs for youth in the North Bay.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 20, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Synergent Names Tyler Hudson as President
Synergent is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tyler Hudson as its new President, effective immediately. A longtime Synergent executive with 23 years of experience in the credit union industry, Hudson brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, operational insight, and broad industry perspective to the role.
Alogent Supports Lead Bank’s Drive for Innovation with Unify Platform
Alogent is proud to announce that Lead Bank has selected Unify to power in-branch teller capture and remote deposit capture across its mobile and ATM/ITM channels. This technology decision reflects Lead Bank’s ongoing commitment to innovation and delivering seamless, customer-first experiences. With Unify, Lead Bank will streamline deposit capture across multiple channels, reduce operational complexity,
Justice Federal Credit Union Strengthens Its Commitment to the Justice, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety Community
Justice Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LPL Financial (LPL) to offer financial planning and investment services to the justice, law enforcement, and public safety community through Justice Federal Investment Services. This initiative reflects Justice Federal Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to supporting those who serve, ensuring they have access to
EECU Wins in Three Categories of 2025 Best of Central California Awards
Fresno, CA – June 18, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its recognition in three prestigious categories of The Fresno Bee’s 2025 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards. These honors reflect EECU’s ongoing commitment to excellence, service, and community impact that are central to its mission as a not-for-profit
Velera Promotes Mark L. Robnett to Director of its Board
Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, announced the promotion of Mark L. Robnett, President and CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, to Director on its Board. Robnett previously served as an Associate Director and replaces Ezra Eckhardt, former Velera Board member and previous president
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in California by Forbes
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families in the U.S., has landed as No. 1 on Forbes’ 2025 list of the Best Credit Unions in California. America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025 ranking lists the financial institutions that stood out for fulfilling the unique
The Impact of Credit Union Mergers on Debt Recovery and Member Engagement
As credit unions continue to consolidate and merge resources to create stronger, more technologically advanced financial institutions, the landscape of member engagement is evolving. Mergers and combinations not only enable credit unions to extend their footprint and competitive edge, they can also enhance their offerings and improve service.
Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners – Unlocking Operational Efficiency Through First-Party Technology Solutions
Like many credit unions, Listerhill faced the challenge of managing high volumes of delinquent accounts without overextending internal resources. Their team was tasked with providing consistent member outreach, but the depth of engagement needed for more complex accounts competed with the time spent on less problematic cases. Hiring more staff to address this would have
BECU expands in Pierce County with new location coming to Lakewood, Washington
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in Lakewood this winter bringing in-person financial services to the 16,300 members who call the community home.
TriUnity Foundation Awards $95,000 in Grants
TriUnity Foundation has announced the distribution of $95,000 in financial assistance to 23 individuals and families facing terminal illness in its most recent giving cycle. These grants were made possible through the generous support of St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, Altra Federal Credit Union, Mazuma Credit Union, SharePoint Credit Union, and Cornerstone Foundation, along with
EECU Hosts Member Appreciation Days at 22 Branch Locations
Fresno, CA – June 13, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) hosted Member Appreciation Days across all 22 of its physical branch locations from June 9 to 13, in a week-long celebration dedicated to thanking members for their loyalty and support.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 13, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Sean Cervantes and Lisa Sprague join LAFCU’s business development team
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has expanded its team with the addition of two seasoned professionals dedicated to fostering community and business relationships across Michigan. Sean Cervantes and Lisa Sprague bring extensive experience in finance, business development, and management, further strengthening LAFCU’s commitment to growth and member engagement.
ORIGENCE AND ALLOY PARTNER TO DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS FRAUD PROTECTION FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced a strategic partnership with Alloy, a premier identity and fraud prevention platform provider. This partnership provides credit unions with a scalable and highly effective solution to grow their business by streamlining digital member onboarding and digital lending while also proactively mitigating fraudulent activity.
Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award
Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms for credit unions and other lenders, today announced it has been named a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award. The award honors strategic partnerships and integrations that are reshaping the mortgage industry by advancing efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES MORE THAN $924,000 FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
HAUPPAUGE, NY (June 6, 2025) – Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.9 billion in assets and more than 467,000 members, proudly announced it has raised more than $924,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® through its third annual Golf Tournament and organization-wide fundraising efforts.
NASCUS Opens Nominations for 2025 Pierre Jay Award
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pierre Jay Award, the association’s highest honor recognizing exceptional service and leadership within the state credit union system. The award will be presented during NASCUS’s 60th Annual Meeting, the State System Summit (S3), a premier event uniting regulators, credit
One Credit Union Extends Long-Standing Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
Synergent has extended its nearly 20-year partnership with One Credit Union through a new five-year agreement. The credit union will continue to utilize hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and additional technology solutions including mobile deposit capture, check and statement processing, and more, reinforcing a strong and collaborative relationship focused on member service and operational
Triangle Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Anticipate Member Needs & Position for Future Growth
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
EECU Recognized for Expanding Community Access to Financial Services
QuantyPhi Welcomes Kyle Kabara as Director ALM & Investments
Algebrik AI and AppOne Partner to Streamline Indirect Lending for Dealers and Lenders
Meriwest Credit Union Launches Zelle® for Fast, Secure, and Convenient Money Transfers
Vizo Financial’s 2025 Financial Conference to Offer Valuable Industry Insights with Strong Lineup of Speakers
Algebrik AI Partners with Spinwheel to Streamline Debt Data & Payments in Loan Origination
United Financial Credit Union Selects AlgebrikAI’s Comprehensive Consumer Lending Suite, Algebrik One.
Redwood Credit Union grant to Good Farm Fund expands access to fresh, healthy food
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 25, 2025
LendKey and Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrate 10 Years of Helping Thousands Through Affordable Education Financing
EECU Community Foundation Donates $50,000 to The Pat Green Foundation for Texas Flood Relief
Suntell Reaffirms Commitment to Client Success with Annual Training Event
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Cassandra Compton as New Senior VP & Chief Experience Officer
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes New Director of Advocacy and Compliance
NASCUS Announces Updated Agenda for 60th Annual Summit
InterLutions Promotes Sam Boore to Director of Operations
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Secures $300 Million Growth Investment from Spectrum Equity
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jennifer O’Reilly Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management
Gulf Winds Welcomes Pam Hatt as Chief Marketing Officer
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Employees
Alloya Corporate FCU Settles Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 18, 2025
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Sixteen Students
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Through Event Participation and In-Branch Fundraising Activities
Triangle Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Anticipate Member Needs & Position for Future Growth
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
EECU Recognized for Expanding Community Access to Financial Services
QuantyPhi Welcomes Kyle Kabara as Director ALM & Investments
Algebrik AI and AppOne Partner to Streamline Indirect Lending for Dealers and Lenders
Meriwest Credit Union Launches Zelle® for Fast, Secure, and Convenient Money Transfers
Vizo Financial’s 2025 Financial Conference to Offer Valuable Industry Insights with Strong Lineup of Speakers
Algebrik AI Partners with Spinwheel to Streamline Debt Data & Payments in Loan Origination
United Financial Credit Union Selects AlgebrikAI’s Comprehensive Consumer Lending Suite, Algebrik One.
Redwood Credit Union grant to Good Farm Fund expands access to fresh, healthy food
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 25, 2025
LendKey and Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrate 10 Years of Helping Thousands Through Affordable Education Financing
EECU Community Foundation Donates $50,000 to The Pat Green Foundation for Texas Flood Relief
Suntell Reaffirms Commitment to Client Success with Annual Training Event
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Cassandra Compton as New Senior VP & Chief Experience Officer
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes New Director of Advocacy and Compliance
NASCUS Announces Updated Agenda for 60th Annual Summit
InterLutions Promotes Sam Boore to Director of Operations
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Secures $300 Million Growth Investment from Spectrum Equity
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jennifer O’Reilly Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management
Gulf Winds Welcomes Pam Hatt as Chief Marketing Officer
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Employees
Alloya Corporate FCU Settles Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 18, 2025
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Sixteen Students
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Through Event Participation and In-Branch Fundraising Activities
Triangle Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Anticipate Member Needs & Position for Future Growth
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
EECU Recognized for Expanding Community Access to Financial Services
QuantyPhi Welcomes Kyle Kabara as Director ALM & Investments
Algebrik AI and AppOne Partner to Streamline Indirect Lending for Dealers and Lenders
