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Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates 65 Years of Member Focused Service

We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of partnership, progress, and community impact. From our roots serving IBM employees to supporting a diverse and growing membership today, Meriwest continues to champion financial education, access, and opportunity.

Employee-Led Giving at 3Rivers Drives $1.5M+ in Community Impact

I’m sharing a story from 3Rivers Credit Union on how our employee-led giving campaign has generated more than $1.5 million in community impact through United Way since 2016. The piece highlights how sustained employee participation has created a consistent, scalable approach to community giving—one that may resonate with other financial institutions.

LAFCU offering $10,000 in grants to help individuals improve their financial futures

LANSING, Mich. — For many people, financial progress can be undone by one medical bill, one high-interest balance or one unexpected setback. LAFCU is offering a chance at real relief through its Pathway to Financial Transformation Essay Contest, which will award $10,000 in grants to Michigan residents working to overcome financial challenges and build a

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Renames Charitable Foundation

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) announced today that it has renamed its charitable foundation, formerly known as the Community Partnership Foundation, to the Family Trust Foundation. The name change will align the foundation with the credit union’s brand while continuing its mission of supporting local nonprofits through grants and partnerships that help local

TW Lending Group Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

TW Lending Group has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment to operational efficiency, strong risk management, and a high-quality customer experience. The Square 1 Credit Suite is designed specifically for commercial and agricultural lending and includes tools for credit analysis, financial spreading, risk rating, loan

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Annual Scholarship Program. This year the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation awarded a total of $272,500 in scholarships to high school students, professionals seeking career advancement, and educational organizations across Georgia and South Carolina – reinforcing its commitment

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger

Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union, effective May 1, 2026. R.I.A. Federal Credit Union will remain the surviving legal entity. This partnership expands access to financial services for members while strengthening our ability to serve the community. Please find

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to student lending, today announced the launch of their fourth annual scholarship program. Ten students will each receive a $2,000 merit-based scholarship – $20,000 in total – to help fund their undergraduate education at accredited four-year

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership role, Gallagher will assume responsibility for all Coastal facilities, fleet management, security, safety, office space planning, mail services, and Enterprise Document Management. She will continue to be responsible for growing and optimizing Coastal’s network of

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner, recognizing outstanding contributions in education. The annual event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, honors individuals who support student success across local schools. Awards are presented in the following categories: Primary and Secondary

Vizo Financial’s May 2026 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 May 2026 cover a variety topics including talent development, economics, ACH Fraud, managing AI risk and more!

Coastal Credit Union Issues 2026 Impact Report

Coastal Credit Union’s 2026 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting Coastal’s 2025 accomplishments and financial results, the report continues to tell the story of why Coastal exists, and how the credit union is making a difference to its members and the community. This year’s report covers: • Coastal’s Mission,

Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members

Corporate Central continues to invest in the future of the credit union movement, proudly welcoming two de novo credit union members while expanding support for initiatives working toward becoming fully chartered institutions. As communities across the country work to establish new credit unions, these forming entities face complex regulatory, operational, and capital requirements before receiving

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration

DaLand CUSO, in collaboration with Corelation, is highlighting the KeyStone integration of Coin2Core®, an innovative digital asset solution built using KeyStone’s architecture. Designed specifically for credit unions, Coin2Core empowers institutions to offer digital asset services while keeping member deposits securely within the credit union’s core system.

ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League: Illinois state-chartered credit unions will receive $1,315,968 in regulatory fee credits in 2026, resulting in an approximate 90% reduction in their March quarterly assessment. This annual credit continues to demonstrate the tangible impact of ICUL’s long-standing advocacy efforts, which have now returned more than $30 million to Illinois credit unions

Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May 19-20, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio as part of its 2026 lineup. The event is built for leaders of CDFI-certified credit unions who want to connect with peers, share what is working, and tackle the challenges that come

LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots

LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) has named LAFCU the winner of its Innovation Award for launching the StableCommunities Foundation — an independent nonprofit designed to address financial instability within Michigan communities.

Operations & HR

Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer

FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Personnel Promotions

Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Making A Difference

Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Other

Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized

CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...
New Product Releases

eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program

eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar

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

Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs

The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies

Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients

TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has established a five-year partnership with the University Foundation on behalf of Sacramento State to support ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships

SchoolsFirst FCU has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 245 recipients as part of its 2026 Member Education ...
Technology

Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union

Corelation, Inc. is proud to announce the successful conversion of Mountain America Credit Union to its KeyStone core processing platform. ...
New Product Releases

Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro

Corporate Central is pleased to announce it now offers ACH Fraud Scanning through a partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS). ...
Strategic Partnerships

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls

Wilmington, DE — June 23, 2026 — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026

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

TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2026 – The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) Board of Directors is pleased to ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home six prestigious Pinnacle Awards at the annual Cornerstone League marketing competition, demonstrating outstanding creative ...
Lending

One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined

LendKey announced the release of “How Credit Unions Can Steal SoFi’s Playbook: A Guide to Member Acquisition, Relationship Depth, and ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union hosts free North Bay Shred‑a‑thons to fight fraud and support local nonprofits

Santa Rosa, Calif., June 17, 2026 — People wanting to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft should start with ...
Other

BECU expands further into South Puget Sound with new locations in Tumwater and Lacey

SEATTLE (June 17, 2026) — BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is adding new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) in Tumwater and ...
Other

Chartway Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Virginia by Forbes, Earns America’s Best-In-State Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year

Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia and named to the Forbes list of ...
Other

Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands Pittsburgh-Area Presence with Flagship Financial Center

Clearview Federal Credit Union announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh-area presence with a new flagship financial center in Green Tree, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PUBLISHES 2025 IMPACT REPORT

NEW YORK, 15 June 2026 – The United Nations Federal Credit Union, UNFCU, announced the release of its 2025 Impact ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Honored to be named a 2026 Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026

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

Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing

Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as ...
Lending

National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union

National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including ...
Personnel Promotions

Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance

Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as ...
Operations & HR

Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer

FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief ...
Personnel Promotions

Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Making A Difference

Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of ...
Other

Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized

CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community ...
New Product Releases

eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program

eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s July 2026 Education Calendar

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

Birthday Benefit Bash hits a high note for North Bay youth music programs

The fourth annual Birthday Benefit Bash, a community fundraiser that celebrates the birthdays of Brett Martinez, President and CEO of ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent and Solution Optimizers Partner to Help Financial Institutions Optimize and Scale ECM Strategies

Alogent announced a strategic partnership with Solution Optimizers, a professional services and consulting firm, to help banks and credit unions ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Steve Jorgensen to vice president of lending, where he focuses on the credit union’s ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients

TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2026–2027 academic year. The financial institution ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Five-Year Partnership with the University Foundation at Sacramento State

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has established a five-year partnership with the University Foundation on behalf of Sacramento State to support ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2026 Member Education Award Scholarships

SchoolsFirst FCU has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 245 recipients as part of its 2026 Member Education ...
Technology

Historic Scale, Successful Outcome: Corelation Completes Largest Conversion in Company History with Mountain America Credit Union

Corelation, Inc. is proud to announce the successful conversion of Mountain America Credit Union to its KeyStone core processing platform. ...
New Product Releases

Corporate Central Partners with Advanced Fraud Solutions to Deliver ACH Fraud Scanning Through Beastro

Corporate Central is pleased to announce it now offers ACH Fraud Scanning through a partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS). ...
Strategic Partnerships

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Earns SOC 1® Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Financial Institution Controls

Wilmington, DE — June 23, 2026 — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 18, 2026

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

TDFCU Announces New CEO to Drive Its Vision Forward

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2026 – The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) Board of Directors is pleased to ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sweeps Pinnacle Awards With Six Wins

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home six prestigious Pinnacle Awards at the annual Cornerstone League marketing competition, demonstrating outstanding creative ...
Lending

One Fintech Opened More New Checking Accounts Last Year Than All U.S. Credit Unions Combined

LendKey announced the release of “How Credit Unions Can Steal SoFi’s Playbook: A Guide to Member Acquisition, Relationship Depth, and ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union hosts free North Bay Shred‑a‑thons to fight fraud and support local nonprofits

Santa Rosa, Calif., June 17, 2026 — People wanting to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft should start with ...
Other

BECU expands further into South Puget Sound with new locations in Tumwater and Lacey

SEATTLE (June 17, 2026) — BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is adding new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) in Tumwater and ...
Other

Chartway Ranked No. 1 Credit Union in Virginia by Forbes, Earns America’s Best-In-State Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year

Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia and named to the Forbes list of ...
Other

Clearview Federal Credit Union Expands Pittsburgh-Area Presence with Flagship Financial Center

Clearview Federal Credit Union announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh-area presence with a new flagship financial center in Green Tree, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PUBLISHES 2025 IMPACT REPORT

NEW YORK, 15 June 2026 – The United Nations Federal Credit Union, UNFCU, announced the release of its 2025 Impact ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Named a 2026 Best Place to Work for the Seventh Consecutive Year

Honored to be named a 2026 Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026

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

Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing

Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as ...
Lending

National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union

National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including ...
Personnel Promotions

Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance

Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as ...

Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People Officer

FORT WORTH, Texas – Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief People Officer. Turner-Carr joins Worth ...

Ken Gardner Promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Ken Gardner as its new Vice President of Human Resources.

Chartway Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarships to 13 Student-Members

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Directors’ Memorial Scholarships. This year, Chartway expanded eligibility beyond traditional undergraduate and graduate ...

NASCUS Honors Janet Powell’s Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of Regulation and Supervision—Credit Unions for ...

Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized

CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund ...

eDOC Innovations Launches eDOC Chat Beta Program

eDOC Innovations announces the launch of the eDOC Chat Beta Program, providing credit unions with an opportunity to experience a new, secure communication solution designed ...
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