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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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New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for its Tropos borrower platform, giving lenders greater control over how it works for their business and borrowers. With the new functionality, lenders can adjust organizational settings, manage their brand experience across the business structure, customize

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped raise awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County (CHOC), now part of Rady Children’s Health, through participation in the CHOC Walk in the Park event and a team member “T-Shirt for Kids Fridays” fundraiser. SchoolsFirst FCU

Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients

TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to honor the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. This year, Sound granted $20,000 in total to 13 recipients who were selected based on their academic achievements, community involvement, and commitment to furthering their education.

EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with the Foundation for Sanger Schools to welcome new educators to Sanger Unified School District with a special gift. This year, every new teacher hire received $125 in cash to help them start their school year — a total of

Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced

CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader. Now in its 6th year, the CUES Emerge program drew a record-breaking 126 applications. Of those, 36 professionals from across North America were chosen to participate in the free, online program.

Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores

Many financial institutions assume customers giving high NPS, CSAT, or CES scores are loyal. But data and real-world cases show otherwise. Support EXP’s new “Beyond the Score” approach addresses this industry blind spot by combining CX metrics with sentiment analysis of customer comments — revealing early-warning signals and helping leaders act before relationships are lost.

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading disputes technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, will unveil enhanced AI capabilities for its flagship dispute management platform, QFD®, live at FinovateFall in New York City. Building on over six years of delivering AI-driven fraud investigations, these advancements continue to refine and elevate the way financial institutions resolve

Results are in: #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day 2025

On July 25, credit unions, leagues, and partners worldwide united for the annual #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day — and 2025’s celebration set new records. From viral social media moments to meaningful community impact, this year’s results prove the credit union movement’s unmatched power to connect people through the “people helping people” mission. The full release is attached

Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Danielle Milner as President/CEO

Boston, MA, August 6, 2025. In a bold step toward the future, the Board of Directors of Boston Firefighters Credit Union (BFCU) has appointed Danielle Milner as the credit union’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. A nationally recognized leader known for her innovation, storytelling, and community impact, Milner brings a purpose-driven approach to leadership—and

EECU Helps Local Families Prepare for School with Backpack Giveaway Events

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2025) – Thousands of local children are now better prepared for the new school year thanks to the recent Back to School Community Health Resource Fairs and Backpack Giveaway Events, hosted by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria in partnership with community organizations across four Central Valley cities.

The 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium Unites National Stakeholders

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Association for Cannabis Banking (ACB), is proud to announce the official opening of the 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium, taking place in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

One Nevada Promotes Steve O’Donnell to President/CEO

LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union recently promoted Steve O’Donnell to serve as its new President/Chief Executive Officer after long-time CEO Paul Parrish’s well-deserved retirement. He brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his new role. O’Donnell joined One Nevada in 1997 and has been instrumental in planning and directing the financial

First City Credit Union and Quavo Partner to Deliver Secure Online Fraud Resolution for Displaced Members Following LA Fires

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, has partnered with First City Credit Union to strengthen fraud and dispute resolution services for members affected by the LA fires. This collaboration reflects both organizations’ dedication to supporting individuals by providing seamless, protected, and accessible dispute services—regardless of their location.

EECU’s Student Branch Model Showcased at National CUFEN Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was honored to share its innovative student branch model on a national stage at the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) Conference in Philadelphia on July 29. Christy Alkire, manager of EECU’s student-run branch at Clovis West High School, presented insights into the program’s

Vizo Financial’s August 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 and events in August 2025 cover a variety topics including BSA/AML, payments, check processing, ISO 20022, FedNow, ALM and more!

Personnel Promotions

Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...
Other

Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education

The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser

TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...
Technology

Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform ...
Making A Difference

Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025

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

Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader

Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.
Making A Difference

Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits

The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...
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 ...
Personnel Promotions

Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...
Other

Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education

The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser

TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...
Technology

Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform ...
Making A Difference

Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025

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

Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader

Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.
Making A Difference

Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits

The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...
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 ...

Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors to showcase innovative products and ...

Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education

The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by Helen Grays-Jones, our inaugural Executive ...

Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser

TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in creating and maintaining safe, healthy, ...

Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform and the ICE PPE from ...

Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded entrepreneurs and organizations.

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025

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