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.
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Support Military Heroes and Children in Need
[Laurel, Md.- December 5, 2025] The holidays got a little brighter recently for Neighbor Ride, a charity based in Howard County, Md., that provides rides for elderly Veterans in need through a reliable network of volunteers, many of whom are also Veterans. Neighbor Ride received a special $10,000 donation from the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic
QuantyPhi Launches ALM360, a Unified Balance Sheet Management Platform for Credit Unions
QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is proud to announce the launch of ALM360, a comprehensive platform delivered through Beastro that unifies Asset/Liability Management (ALM), CECL modeling, financial simulation and optimization, liquidity reporting, profitability analysis, trading workflows, and peer benchmarking into a single, integrated platform. ALM360 centralizes data, assumptions, and calculations so every
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 05, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
AccuAccount Wins Best-in-Class Loan Management System at IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025
Alogent announced that its AccuAccount platform has been named Best-in-Class Loan Management System at the IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025. This honor recognizes AccuAccount’s innovation, with selection criteria including both solution advancements and demonstrated success in real-world deployments. Trusted by more than 32,000 bankers, AccuAccount, Alogent’s ECM solution designed for commercial lending, automates
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Support Hunger Relief in Maine
LEWISTON, ME — Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce three $5,000 donations to Good Shepherd Food Bank, High Street Food Pantry, and Seniors Plus. These contributions were made possible through funds raised as part of the credit union’s participation in the Campaign for Ending Hunger, a statewide initiative led by Maine’s Credit
Coastal Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions in Lending Division
Coastal Credit Union has announced two promotions within its lending division. Jenee Alston has been promoted to Vice President of Consumer Lending and Matthew Swanner has been promoted to Vice President of Indirect Lending. Both leaders bring extensive experience, deep industry expertise, and a strong track record of performance that will support Coastal’s continued growth
EECU’s Mobile Branch Brings Financial Services to Rural Fresno County Residents
FRESNO, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2025) – In a town where many residents face long drives to reach the nearest full-service bank, a large blue and white vehicle is changing that story. Educational Employees Credit Union’s (EECU) Mobile Branch is bringing financial services directly to families in Mendota through its partnership with the AMOR Wellness Center.
Cloudvirga’s New Integration With ICE PPE Enables Loan Officers To Shop Rates, Validate Eligibility And Manage Locks Within Horizon POS
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration using the latest API framework from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) for mortgage technology and available via the marketplace in the ICE digital lending platform. This modern framework enables industry participants to integrate to ICE solutions
5Point Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enable Historical Data Analysis and Personalize Member Experience
5Point Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to unify disparate systems, gain access to historical data, and create a more personalized experience for membership.
From Orchard to Outreach: Christian Financial Celebrates Autumn with Annual Giveback
terling Heights, Mich., (Dec. 1, 2025) – Christian Financial Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Autumn Apple Giveback on October 13, 2025, bringing together employees to support local nonprofits across Metro Detroit. The Giveback continues to grow each year, solidifying its role as the credit union’s largest annual volunteer initiative. This year, 187 employees volunteered
Princeton Federal Credit Union Appoints Dana Caragine as President/CEO
Princeton, NJ, December 1, 2025. Princeton Federal Credit Union (PFCU) has announced the appointment of Dana Caragine as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Samuel J. Paulicelli, who retires following an accomplished 21-year tenure. PFCU enters a new chapter focused on continued growth, innovation, and deepened community engagement under Caragine’s leadership. Reflecting on
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 1, 2025) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for its 2026 Annual Scholarship Program. The Foundation will be awarding over $267,000 in scholarships and educational grants to help students reach their academic goals.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 28, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Redwood Credit Union launches holiday gift and porch-to-pantry food drives
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) invites the community to give back this holiday season through its annual gift drive and a new porch-to-pantry food drive.
Advia Credit Union Introduces BNPL Program to Provide Members with Financial Advantage
Advia Credit Union, serving more than 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, has launched a new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) program designed to enhance members’ financial flexibility and promote long-term financial wellness. The new program enables members to divide eligible purchases into manageable installment payments directly from their existing Digital Banking experience. This
Vizo Financial’s December 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 December 2025 cover a variety topics including information security, credit union risks and security, economic insights and more!
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
CUES is proud to announce this year’s distinguished award recipients, celebrating visionary leaders and one exceptional credit union redefining excellence and inspiring the movement’s next generation of trailblazers.
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
October marked the return of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger’s annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge. The result was a record-breaking success, with credit unions raising $238,217—more than doubling the original goal and amplifying their statewide impact.
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
FRESNO, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools to celebrate exceptional educators and school staff at the 2025 Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards ceremony on November 20.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
SchoolsFirst FCU was recognized with three MAC Awards this year for standout digital, direct mail, and in-branch campaigns. Each delivered major results, including a 43 percent increase in certificate conversions and a 412 percent jump in reactivated Members.
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions
ebankIT, a global digital banking solutions provider for community financial institutions, announced a strategic partnership with Alogent, a global leader in banking and financial services software. This collaboration integrates ebankIT’s omnichannel digital banking platform with Alogent’s advanced remote deposit capture (RDC) and item processing platform, creating a unified experience that empowers financial institutions to accelerate
CRIF Celebrated on Nasdaq Tower for Advancing Credit Union and Auto Dealer Partnerships
ATLANTA — November 20, 2025 — CRIF lit up the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square to celebrate the momentum of its U.S. business, CRIF Select, and its growing impact on the auto lending ecosystem.
Hancock Federal Credit Union Signs with Synergent for New Core and Technology Agreements
WESTBROOK, ME – NOVEMBER 19, 2025 – Synergent® is proud to announce a new partnership with Hancock Federal Credit Union, which has signed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union has also entered into five-year agreements for a suite of integrated services, including Banno digital banking, bill pay, mobile
SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU
BECU and SAFE Credit Union today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to combine, uniting two purpose-driven credit unions with a shared commitment to the financial well-being of their members and the communities they serve. Upon completion, the combined credit union will serve 1.8 million members and operate more than 80 locations under BECU’s
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $15,000 FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF COASTAL AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Parsippany, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a successful fundraising effort that raised $15,000 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey. This achievement was made possible through their 13th Annual Golf Outing, which brought together industry professionals for a full day of golf, networking, and
Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Chris Dickman as CFO
Las Vegas, NV — Silver State Schools Credit Union has selected Chris Dickman to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.
FOURLEAF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TRIPLES INDIRECT LENDING VOLUME AND EXPANDS NATIONALLY WITH ORIGENCE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND LENDING SERVICES
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, a New York-based credit union with $14 billion in assets, has reached a significant milestone in its national expansion strategy, tripling its indirect lending originations and growing from a single-state operation to an eight-state footprint. This growth was enhanced by the engagement with Origence, helping FourLeaf Federal Credit Union to scale
LAFCU welcomes new additions to its marketing team
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the addition of two new team members to its marketing department, Eric Newman as data analyst and Matthew Eleweke as user experience (UX) designer.
InterLutions Adds Passionate Service Leader Amy Pals to Support Growing Credit Union Network
InterLutions, the nation’s fastest-growing employee benefits Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Pals as its new Client Services Manager. In this key role, Pals will manage and administer InterLutions’ employee benefit solutions for Wisconsin credit unions, ensuring strong client support, high-quality service delivery, and continued regulatory compliance.
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials
CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System
Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs
Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
