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HealthShare Grants $50,000 in Down Payment Assistance

To support financial stability and homeownership for low-income members, HealthShare Federal Credit Union announced five $10,000 down payment grants, helping turn the dream of homeownership into reality for deserving individuals.

Synergent and Jack Henry Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Synergent® and Jack Henry™ recently celebrated the monumental milestone of 20 years of partnership! To commemorate, staff members from both Synergent and Jack Henry traveled to KV Federal Credit Union in Augusta, Maine, to mark the occasion where Synergent completed its first core conversion to Episys (now Symitar).

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Funds Cal Poly Pomona Credentialing Program

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced its partnership with Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) to fund support for teachers earning their computer science supplementary authorization. The program benefits elementary, middle and high school teachers and has achieved initial success during the

Centra Credit Union names Lynne Coverdale as new Mortgage Loan Consultant

Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union has added Lynne Coverdale to their team of experienced Mortgage Loan Consultants. Coverdale serves the greater Indianapolis area. If you have any questions, please contact Chrissy Bailey, SVP Marketing, at cbailey@centra.org or 812-314-0254. Thank you!

U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Showcases Innovative AI Use at VMware Explore 2024

The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) stood out at VMware Explore 2024, a global conference held at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas. The conference, recognized for its emphasis on cloud technology and digital transformation, featured USSFCU’s groundbreaking use of private artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the member experience and streamline banking

GreenState teams up with local Brewery to make a greener Iowa

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have announced the release of the fourth annual A Greener State of Mind, a citrus-forward pale ale. The collaboration between the brewery and credit union aims to support environmental efforts across Iowa. Proceeds from the beer will go to the Iowa division of the Izaak Walton League, a

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Successful Education Program at CSU Long Beach

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that its ongoing partnership with the California State University Long Beach (CSULB) College of Education has achieved solid results in recent years for its evidence-based, multifaceted program to mentor and train teachers to ensure

Eltropy and Sync 1 Systems Announce Integration to Streamline Loan Origination for Community Financial Institutions

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced an integration with Sync 1 Systems, a provider of advanced loan origination software (LOS). This collaboration will empower CFIs to enhance their lending processes by integrating Eltropy’s communication tools directly into Sync 1’s loan origination workflow.

SouthLight Healthcare Awarded $500,000 Grant to Help Expand Access to Outpatient Treatment Services

– SECU Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to SouthLight Healthcare, one of the area’s leading non-profit providers of outpatient and community-based services for mental health and substance use treatment. Funding will support the renovation of the outpatient treatment center at its Wake County main campus to help expand its reach and impact in Johnston, Durham,

UMassFive Donates Thousands of Personal Care Items to Local Survival Centers

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce the success of its personal care items drive, which was held during the summer in its Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield branches. The drive collected thousands of personal care items, which were donated to three local organizations: Amherst Survival Center, Northampton Survival Center, and The Gray House

United Federal Credit Union Recognized as Global Workplace Leader

Already recognized as one of the Top 100 Workplaces in North America, United Federal Credit Union has earned a new distinction on the worldwide stage after being named one of the 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces Group.

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

New Product Releases

Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Other

CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair

MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the ...
Other

Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best ...
New Product Releases

Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture

New program gives credit union leaders a clear picture of where their data stands today and a custom playbook for ...
Technology

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Digital Asset Vault Milestone

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) has surpassed 10 Bitcoin safeguarded in its CU-Digital Asset Vault™, reaching the milestone within ...
Making A Difference

EECU Supports 8th Annual Laotian Educational Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (March 30, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the Annual Laotian Educational Conference hosted by ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 27, 2026

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

Quavo Named Winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series Fraud Prevention and Resolution Category

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor to financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Peake Federal Credit Union Appoints Stacie Sloan as President/CEO

Towson, MD, Friday, March 27, 2026. Peake Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Stacie Sloan as its new ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Marketing

CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC  – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit ...

LAFCU to host free Shred Day event April 25

LANSING, Mich. — With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often ...
Other

36 Innovators, One Transformative Program: Introducing the 2026 CUES Emerge Cohort

MADISON, WI — March 26, 2026 —Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the ...

2026 ALM First Financial Institute Wraps Up with Insightful Key Takeaways after 3-Days of Learning

Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton ...

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Day 1 of ALM First Financial Institute Kicks Off with Economic Overview, Depository Trends & Timely Insights

Dallas, TX – The first day of ALM First’s Financial Institute kicked off yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas with ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Securityplus Federal Credit Union Elevates Strategy and Lending Leadership with Key Executive Moves

Baltimore, MD, March 23, 2026. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most diverse credit unions, announces key ...
Strategic Partnerships

Orsa Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Digital Member Experience

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, announced today that orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) selected ...
Lending

University of Lending: Strengthening Credit Union Lending from the Inside Out

Led by Lorrie Wohlfeil of Lending Solutions Consulting, Inc., the University of Lending equips credit union professionals with the tools ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Friends of Sacramento Arts for the 2026 Heroes of Arts Education Gala

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with Friends of Sacramento Arts to honor educators and community advocates at the fourth annual ...
Personnel Promotions

BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU) ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN 

Baxter Credit Union (BCU) today announced that following regular succession planning discussions with the Board of Directors, BCU’s President/CEO, Michael G. Valentine, ...
Strategic Partnerships

Kemba Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner

Kemba Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to build the data foundation needed to operate more proactively, deliver targeted member ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations recognizing her leadership, operational expertise and ...
Other

Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union

Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, with representation across roles including leadership and 33% ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Recognized with Great Benefits Award from Mployer

ACUMA is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the 2026 Great Benefits Award from Mployer, the industry-standard ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes longtime employee Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU continues to invest in internal leadership with the promotion of Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager, ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members

The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) is pleased to welcome three new board members, increasing the current Board of ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC Innovations and Advanced Fraud Solutions Partner to Bring Deposit Fraud Intelligence to Credit Union Check Imaging

eDOC and AFS partner to bring deposit fraud intelligence to eDOC’s credit union check processing clients, giving them the ability ...
Other

Indiana Members Credit Union Celebrates Bottleworks Headquarters Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary

Indiana Members Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its Bottleworks Corporate Headquarters with a ribbon cutting and community celebration, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Expand Financial Education with New Curriculum Focused on Protecting Assets and Preventing Fraud

Fraud is on the rise and Maine Credit Unions are stepping up. “Protecting Your Assets,” the latest financial education curriculum ...
New Product Releases

Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Other

CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair

MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the ...
Other

Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best ...
New Product Releases

Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture

New program gives credit union leaders a clear picture of where their data stands today and a custom playbook for ...
Technology

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Digital Asset Vault Milestone

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) has surpassed 10 Bitcoin safeguarded in its CU-Digital Asset Vault™, reaching the milestone within ...
Making A Difference

EECU Supports 8th Annual Laotian Educational Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (March 30, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the Annual Laotian Educational Conference hosted by ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 27, 2026

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

Quavo Named Winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series Fraud Prevention and Resolution Category

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor to financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Peake Federal Credit Union Appoints Stacie Sloan as President/CEO

Towson, MD, Friday, March 27, 2026. Peake Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Stacie Sloan as its new ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Marketing

CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC  – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit ...

LAFCU to host free Shred Day event April 25

LANSING, Mich. — With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often ...
Other

36 Innovators, One Transformative Program: Introducing the 2026 CUES Emerge Cohort

MADISON, WI — March 26, 2026 —Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the ...

2026 ALM First Financial Institute Wraps Up with Insightful Key Takeaways after 3-Days of Learning

Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton ...

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Day 1 of ALM First Financial Institute Kicks Off with Economic Overview, Depository Trends & Timely Insights

Dallas, TX – The first day of ALM First’s Financial Institute kicked off yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas with ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Securityplus Federal Credit Union Elevates Strategy and Lending Leadership with Key Executive Moves

Baltimore, MD, March 23, 2026. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most diverse credit unions, announces key ...
Strategic Partnerships

Orsa Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Digital Member Experience

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, announced today that orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) selected ...
Lending

University of Lending: Strengthening Credit Union Lending from the Inside Out

Led by Lorrie Wohlfeil of Lending Solutions Consulting, Inc., the University of Lending equips credit union professionals with the tools ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Friends of Sacramento Arts for the 2026 Heroes of Arts Education Gala

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with Friends of Sacramento Arts to honor educators and community advocates at the fourth annual ...
Personnel Promotions

BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU) ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN 

Baxter Credit Union (BCU) today announced that following regular succession planning discussions with the Board of Directors, BCU’s President/CEO, Michael G. Valentine, ...
Strategic Partnerships

Kemba Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner

Kemba Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to build the data foundation needed to operate more proactively, deliver targeted member ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations recognizing her leadership, operational expertise and ...
Other

Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union

Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, with representation across roles including leadership and 33% ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Recognized with Great Benefits Award from Mployer

ACUMA is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the 2026 Great Benefits Award from Mployer, the industry-standard ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes longtime employee Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU continues to invest in internal leadership with the promotion of Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager, ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members

The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) is pleased to welcome three new board members, increasing the current Board of ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC Innovations and Advanced Fraud Solutions Partner to Bring Deposit Fraud Intelligence to Credit Union Check Imaging

eDOC and AFS partner to bring deposit fraud intelligence to eDOC’s credit union check processing clients, giving them the ability ...
Other

Indiana Members Credit Union Celebrates Bottleworks Headquarters Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary

Indiana Members Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its Bottleworks Corporate Headquarters with a ribbon cutting and community celebration, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Expand Financial Education with New Curriculum Focused on Protecting Assets and Preventing Fraud

Fraud is on the rise and Maine Credit Unions are stepping up. “Protecting Your Assets,” the latest financial education curriculum ...

Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced the launch of Aria™, a ...

CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair

MADISON, Wis.—March 31, 2026—CUES is pleased to announce that Mark Robnett, President/CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union, will assume the role of CUES Board Chair ...

Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Virginia Business has named Chartway Credit Union as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia. ...

Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture

New program gives credit union leaders a clear picture of where their data stands today and a custom playbook for next steps.

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Digital Asset Vault Milestone

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) has surpassed 10 Bitcoin safeguarded in its CU-Digital Asset Vault™, reaching the milestone within the first weeks of availability ...

EECU Supports 8th Annual Laotian Educational Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (March 30, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the Annual Laotian Educational Conference hosted by the Laotian American Community of ...
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