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.
Community South Wins National Marketing Award
Community South Credit Union (CSCU) was recently honored with a national Diamond Award from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council for the launch of their new EZtellers (interactive teller machines).
GTE Financial Promotes Two Long-Time Employees
Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial continues to build skilled and passionate teams. The financial institution is proud to announce the promotions of Ashley Stimatz to Vice President and Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Executive Officer and Chris Murrin to Assistant Vice President of Community Financial Center Operations.
LGE Community Credit Union forms partnership with Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation to honor veterans and their families
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce its support of the Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation as the organization’s first founding partner. The partnership is aimed at honoring veterans and their families, while also strengthening the community.
National Cooperative Bank Releases 2022 Mission Report Highlighting Initiatives Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities and New Cooperative Development
National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial services company dedicated to providing banking products to cooperatives and socially responsible organizations nationwide, committed $475 million of its overall annual production to initiatives serving low-and moderate-income communities and new cooperative development during 2022.
Aurora Advantage Powered by CSPI Celebrates 35 Years
Computer Service Professionals, Inc. (CSPI), a fintech provider of core solutions, digital banking, online account opening and lending, and document management for credit unions, is proud to celebrate another milestone as they enter their 35th year of business. “At CSPI, we are invested in innovation ~ with people, solutions, and processes. We believe in the
United Federal Credit Union Names Tara Hudson Director of Loss Prevention and Assets Recovery
United Federal Credit Union has promoted Tara Hudson to the position of Director of Loss Prevention and Assets Recovery.
State Employees’ Credit Union Welcomes Visiting Delegation from Africa
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) recently hosted a delegation of credit union professionals from Africa to share insight into the cooperative’s structure and operations and its charitable arm, SECU Foundation. The visiting delegates were part of the North Carolina African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) international Learn and Share Tour sponsored by
Bay Credit Union Wins Two National Marketing Awards
Bay Credit Union recently won two national Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council for their new website and auto loan campaign.
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION LAUNCHES THE PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION WITH A $75,000 GRANT
Park Community Credit Union re-launched their philanthropic arm today. Established in 2019 as Nspire, the Foundation rebranded as Park Community Credit Union Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) public charity with its own board of directors. “As Park Community has grown over the years, so has our commitment to our members and communities we serve,” said Jim
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 21, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Don Mullins Receives 2023 Cornerstone Hall of Fame Award
Don Mullins, who was Chief Operating Officer of Texas Trust Credit Union from 1989 to 2004, was inducted into the Cornerstone League’s Hall of Fame for his 44 years of service to the credit union movement.
County Schools Federal Credit Union Appoints Hector Martin As President/CEO
Ventura, CA, April 20, 2023. The Board of Directors of County Schools Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Hector Martin as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. “We are extremely pleased that after the diligence of a nationwide search, County Schools Federal Credit Union has found its new Chief Executive
TalentNEXT Returns in 2023, Helping CU Leaders Create A Future-Focused People Strategy
CUES TalentNEXT conference, designed to help the industry’s senior HR, training and talent development leaders realize a strong, future-focused people strategy, is returning for its second year September 10-12, in Savannah, GA.
Pulsate Announces Integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform
Press Release – Embargoed until 4.00pm GMT 20th April 2023 Pulsate Announces Integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform 20th April 2023 DUBLIN, Ireland – Pulsate is pleased to announce its integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform, via the Q2 Partner Accelerator Program partnership. The Pulsate platform enables credit unions and community banks to grow wallet
Redwood Credit Union Wins Industry Marketing Awards
CUNA gives RCU Diamond Awards for excellence in two categories..
Day Air Recognized in S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Top 100 Rankings
Day Air Credit Union was recognized by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the Top 100 Performing Credit Unions, securing the 68th spot in 2022 out of nearly 1,800 qualified credit unions nationwide. Day Air ranked as the top performing Ohio Credit Union and is one of only three financial institutions (banks and credit
BCU and BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, Partner with CUNA Mutual Group
CUNA Mutual Group is pleased to announce an agreement to provide BCU, a fast-growing credit union, and BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, a fee-based investment advisor, a powerful combination of CUNA Mutual Group and the investment and wealth management services of LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) (“LPL”).
Spectra Credit Union Wins Six National Marketing Awards
Spectra Credit Union was recently honored with six national Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council. The Diamond Awards recognize credit unions of all sizes for excellence in marketing initiatives from the previous year. Awards are given in 35 categories ranging from product advertising to community events and beyond.
SECU Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month with CUNA Mutual Group and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has once again proclaimed April as Financial Literacy Month. State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) kicked off its efforts by teaming up with CUNA Mutual Group and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools to host a multi-school SECU Reality of Money® event for students at three local high schools. The financial education event provided
Eltropy’s User Conference Brings Digital Conversations and AI to the Forefront for CFIs
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions, is excited to announce its inaugural Eltropy User Conference, taking place May 16-18, 2023 at the Salt Lake City Marriott City Center. The event will bring together leaders from the credit union and community bank (CFI) industry for educational sessions, product demos, and networking opportunities.
Envisant Partnership with McQueen Connects Credit Unions with Quality Advice and Reporting
Envisant has partnered with McQueen Financial Advisors to help credit unions access customized advice and reporting solutions critical to maintaining healthy liquidity and earnings while managing risk.
SouthCoast Federal Credit Union Signs New Ten-Year Agreement with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Synergent® is pleased to announce that SouthCoast FCU has renewed its relationship with Synergent, signing a 10-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union also signed a five-year agreement for iPay Consumer Bill Pay™.
GTE Financial Launches New Loan Program For Employees
GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s largest financial institutions, continues to provide new and industry-leading benefits to its valued employees. Credit union employees can now qualify for a more significant discount on auto loans with 2% off the approved rate tier and receive a 1% rate discount on a GTE Mortgage with a new program
NC Administrator, Rose Conner Announces Retirement
After a long career in public service with the State of North Carolina Credit Union Division, including leadership roles on the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) Regulator Board of Directors, Rose Conner has announced that she would retire on July 1, 2023.
CU Alliance Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Credit Unions
CU Alliance (CUA) is excited to celebrate 25 years as a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), diligently working to help grow credit unions through shared innovation and efficiencies. Originally founded as an indirect auto lender, today, CUA manages the operations of several credit union loan-growth products and services for more than two hundred credit unions
HZCU Market Area Leader and Former Embark CU CEO Deb Evans Retires
Horizon Credit Union Market Area Leader and former Embark Credit Union President / CEO Deb Evans will retire later this month on April 28. She retires after 46 years in the financial industry and a 24-year career in credit unions.
UMassFive Joins MassHousing Mortgage Program
Today, local credit union UMassFive College Credit Union (UMassFive) announced that they are offering MassHousing loans to their members in partnership with Member Advantage Mortgage, their mortgage service organization.
United Federal Credit Union Recognized for Community Commitment by United Way of Southwest Michigan
United Federal Credit Union (United) has received the 2022 Live United Award as part of the United Way of Southwest Michigan’s annual Celebration awards.
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2023 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce Project 44 as the new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness Debit Card.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 14, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation
Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs
First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience
SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker
GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage
Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana
GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%
INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service
NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger
Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation
Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs
First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience
SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker
GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage
Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana
GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%
INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service
NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger
Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth