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.

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 17, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed May 20, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 10, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed May 14, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 03, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed May 6, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 26, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed April 29, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 19, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed April 22, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 12, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed April 16, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 05, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed April 11, 2024

New Hire Press Release from The Baker Group

The Baker Group Expands and Reaffirms Its Commitment to an Industry-Best Public Finance Platform with Key Hire

Raquel Reed April 4, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed March 29, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 22, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed March 22, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 15, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed March 18, 2024

New Hire Press Release from The Baker Group

We are excited to announce the hiring of Jeff Varner to lead our loan trading team and bolster Baker Loan Solutions. Jeff’s extensive knowledge and expertise will immediately increase the capabilities and reach of our loan group. On top of whole loan trading and loan participations, Jeff also specializes in partnering strategically with the growing

Jeffery Behymer March 7, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 1, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed March 4, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 23, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed February 26, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 16, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed February 20, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 09, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed February 12, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 02, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed February 7, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 26, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed January 29, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 19, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed January 22, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 12, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed January 12, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 05, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed January 8, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 29, 2023

Summary: Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed January 2, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 15, 2023

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed December 18, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 01, 2023

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed December 1, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 24, 2023

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed November 27, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 10, 2023

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed November 10, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 03, 2023

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed November 3, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 20, 2023

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed October 20, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 13, 2023

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed October 13, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 06, 2023

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed October 6, 2023

Personnel Promotions

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture

September 16, 2025

Baltimore, MD, September 10, 2025. Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union (JHFCU) is proud to announce the appointment of Kris Callahan ...

Other

Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards

September 16, 2025

Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the ...

Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer

September 16, 2025

Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will ...

Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

September 16, 2025

Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as ...

Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

September 15, 2025

SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

September 12, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...

Operations & HR

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

September 12, 2025

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, today announced ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions

September 12, 2025

New research from Filene, “Amplifying Your Credit Union’s Mission: Financial and Community Impacts of Being a CDFI,” illustrates how Community ...

Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation

September 12, 2025

Sharetec, a leading core processing and digital company known for its bold strategies and powerful technology, recently announced the key ...

Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement

September 12, 2025

Pasadena, CA, September 2, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Naomi Mead as ...

New Product Releases

Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.

September 12, 2025

Protecht, a global leader in enterprise risk management software, today announces the upcoming release of Cognita, its embedded AI assistant ...

Personnel Promotions

Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO

September 11, 2025

Ewing, NJ –Credit Union of New Jersey has selected Timothy Grossman to serve as its new Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer ...

New Product Releases

Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities

September 11, 2025

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced the launch of its Guided ...

Operations & HR

Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union

September 11, 2025

Washington, D.C. — September 8, 2025 — Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), Chartered in 1935 to serve employees of ...

Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement

September 11, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...

Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing

September 10, 2025

Sacramento, CA, August 29, 2025. First U.S. Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Wages as ...

Other

Clearview Unveils New Location

September 8, 2025

Clearview Federal Credit Union has opened its newest financial center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, celebrating the occasion with a week ...

New Product Releases

Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking

September 8, 2025

Redwood Credit Union’s recently launched Benefits Checking isn’t just a checking account—it’s a comprehensive protection package that offers peace of ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025

September 5, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...

Personnel Promotions

Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer

September 5, 2025

Billings, MT, September 5, 2025. Valley Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Kuss as its ...

Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers

September 5, 2025

Maine Credit Unions have released a powerful new video to warn Mainers—especially older adults—about the alarming rise in fraud. Drawing ...

Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care

September 5, 2025

SECU Foundation recently awarded a $170,000 grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care (CFHHC) to assist with the ...

Marketing

EECU Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets, Marking Historic Milestone in Member Growth and Community Impact

September 5, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce it has surpassed $5 billion ...

Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – NACUSO Appoints Randy Salser as President/CEO

September 5, 2025

Rio Rancho, NM, September 2, 2025. The National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO) has announced the appointment of ...

Strategic Partnerships

Prisma Campaigns and Arkatechture Launch Strategic Partnership for Financial Institutions to Turn Data Into Action

September 5, 2025

MIAMI, September 4, 2025 – Prisma Campaigns, a leading provider of omnichannel marketing automation for financial institutions, and Arkatechture, a ...

Strategic Partnerships

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Partner

September 5, 2025

DaLand CUSO Just Broke Open the $4 Trillion Digital Asset Vault – While Everyone Else is Still Looking for the ...

Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Awards $200,000 in College Scholarships to Support Future STEM Leaders

September 4, 2025

Recent high school graduate Sarah Voigt will enter her freshman year at Villanova University this fall with an extra $5,000 ...

Personnel Promotions

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Appoints Charissa Martin, Peter Minford, and Michael Gago to Drive Strategic Vision

September 4, 2025

Baltimore, MD, August 22, 2025. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most innovative credit unions, proudly announces ...

Lending

Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios

September 4, 2025

Compared to nine months ago, credit unions are more optimistic about auto finance – 77% vs 57%; majority expect significant ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...

Personnel Promotions

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture

September 16, 2025

Baltimore, MD, September 10, 2025. Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union (JHFCU) is proud to announce the appointment of Kris Callahan ...

Other

Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards

September 16, 2025

Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the ...

Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer

September 16, 2025

Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will ...

Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

September 16, 2025

Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as ...

Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

September 15, 2025

SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

September 12, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...

Operations & HR

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

September 12, 2025

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, today announced ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions

September 12, 2025

New research from Filene, “Amplifying Your Credit Union’s Mission: Financial and Community Impacts of Being a CDFI,” illustrates how Community ...

Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation

September 12, 2025

Sharetec, a leading core processing and digital company known for its bold strategies and powerful technology, recently announced the key ...

Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement

September 12, 2025

Pasadena, CA, September 2, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Naomi Mead as ...

New Product Releases

Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.

September 12, 2025

Protecht, a global leader in enterprise risk management software, today announces the upcoming release of Cognita, its embedded AI assistant ...

Personnel Promotions

Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO

September 11, 2025

Ewing, NJ –Credit Union of New Jersey has selected Timothy Grossman to serve as its new Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer ...

New Product Releases

Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities

September 11, 2025

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced the launch of its Guided ...

Operations & HR

Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union

September 11, 2025

Washington, D.C. — September 8, 2025 — Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), Chartered in 1935 to serve employees of ...

Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement

September 11, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...

Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing

September 10, 2025

Sacramento, CA, August 29, 2025. First U.S. Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Wages as ...

Other

Clearview Unveils New Location

September 8, 2025

Clearview Federal Credit Union has opened its newest financial center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, celebrating the occasion with a week ...

New Product Releases

Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking

September 8, 2025

Redwood Credit Union’s recently launched Benefits Checking isn’t just a checking account—it’s a comprehensive protection package that offers peace of ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025

September 5, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...

Personnel Promotions

Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer

September 5, 2025

Billings, MT, September 5, 2025. Valley Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Kuss as its ...

Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers

September 5, 2025

Maine Credit Unions have released a powerful new video to warn Mainers—especially older adults—about the alarming rise in fraud. Drawing ...

Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care

September 5, 2025

SECU Foundation recently awarded a $170,000 grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care (CFHHC) to assist with the ...

Marketing

EECU Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets, Marking Historic Milestone in Member Growth and Community Impact

September 5, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce it has surpassed $5 billion ...

Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – NACUSO Appoints Randy Salser as President/CEO

September 5, 2025

Rio Rancho, NM, September 2, 2025. The National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO) has announced the appointment of ...

Strategic Partnerships

Prisma Campaigns and Arkatechture Launch Strategic Partnership for Financial Institutions to Turn Data Into Action

September 5, 2025

MIAMI, September 4, 2025 – Prisma Campaigns, a leading provider of omnichannel marketing automation for financial institutions, and Arkatechture, a ...

Strategic Partnerships

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Partner

September 5, 2025

DaLand CUSO Just Broke Open the $4 Trillion Digital Asset Vault – While Everyone Else is Still Looking for the ...

Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Awards $200,000 in College Scholarships to Support Future STEM Leaders

September 4, 2025

Recent high school graduate Sarah Voigt will enter her freshman year at Villanova University this fall with an extra $5,000 ...

Personnel Promotions

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Appoints Charissa Martin, Peter Minford, and Michael Gago to Drive Strategic Vision

September 4, 2025

Baltimore, MD, August 22, 2025. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most innovative credit unions, proudly announces ...

Lending

Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios

September 4, 2025

Compared to nine months ago, credit unions are more optimistic about auto finance – 77% vs 57%; majority expect significant ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture

Humanidei

September 16, 2025

Baltimore, MD, September 10, 2025. Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union (JHFCU) is proud to announce the appointment of Kris Callahan as its new Vice President ...

Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards

Justice Federal Credit Union

September 16, 2025

Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards. ...

Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer

Meriwest Credit Union

September 16, 2025

Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will drive our mission to deliver ...

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Humanidei

September 16, 2025

Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as its new Chief Financial Officer ...

SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

State Employees’ Credit Union

September 15, 2025

SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a new community center to help ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

The Baker Group, LP

September 12, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

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.

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