Industry Press
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LGE Community Credit Union named to America’s Best Credit Unions 2024 by Newsweek
LGE Community Credit Union announced today that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2024 by Newsweek.
Co-op Pay Network Surpasses 200 Credit Unions Milestone
PSCU/Co-op Solutions today announced Co-op Pay Network has attracted more than 200 credit unions to its roster of participating issuers.
SECU Foundation Awards $2 Million Grant to Help Good Shepherd Center Fight Homelessness
SECU Foundation has announced its award of a $2 million challenge grant to Good Shepherd Center (GSC) in Wilmington, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to improving the lives of North Carolinians. GSC, the largest provider of homeless services in the Cape Fear region, will use the funds for the construction of a new 32-unit permanent supportive
1st United Credit Union Selected as an Official Food Bank Donation Spot
1st United Credit Union is excited to be selected as Alameda County Community Food Bank’s Food Drive Host for a third consecutive year. Community members can continue to donate food at any 1st United branch all year long.
New Think Tank Roster to Guide Filene’s Research and Incubation in 2024
Representing 35 credit unions and credit union system organizations, Filene Research Institute’s Think Tank serves as the voice of the market to grow and strengthen credit unions’ capacity to improve consumers’ financial lives. This group of influential CEOs and senior executives drive the credit union industry’s research and incubation agenda with functional area expertise and
Corporate Central Appoints Val Mindak as Board Chair and Announces Executive Committee
Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Val Mindak was appointed as board Chair effective January 17. Mindak has been President/CEO of Park City Credit Union based in Merrill, WI for over 14 years. Mindak brings a wealth of experience having served on the board for more than 6 years and contributing significantly to the
Newsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of “America’s Best Credit Unions”
Newsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of “America’s Best Credit Unions”
Eltropy Announces e-Merge 2024 User Conference
Eltropy, the leading digital communication solutions for credit unions and community banks, will host its second annual user conference e-Merge 2024 on May 14-17 at the Santa Clara, California Marriott. This can’t-miss event will bring together over 400 financial services innovators to delve deep into AI and how it’s transforming the world around us.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 26, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,961 to Center Grove High School
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,961 to Center Grove High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. Since beginning the program in 2013 Center Grove Schools has earned $27,552 through this IMCU giveback program.
BCU NAMED ONE OF BEST CREDIT UNIONS OF 2024 BY CNET
BCU is proud to have once again topped CNET’s list of Best Credit Unions of 2024. The list was determined by CNET’s evaluation of credit unions with the highest APYs for one-year terms.
GTE Financial Named America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions By Newsweek
Tampa-based credit union GTE Financial is proud to announce Newsweek has named the institution one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024. The credit union received a five-star ranking among 250 other banks and credit unions in the United States.
TopLine Financial Credit Union Recognized For Outstanding Marketing Efforts
TopLine was honored with two marketing awards from the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN). The Minnesota Credit Union Network Marketing Awards acknowledges the outstanding programs credit unions have created to grow brand awareness and market to members and nonmembers alike. TopLine was recognized in two categories: Design and Digital Advertising. In the design category, TopLine’s
AltaOne Federal Credit Union Partners with PSCU/Co-op Solutions for Card Processing Services
PSCU/Co-op Solutions today announced its partnership with AltaOne Federal Credit Union (AltaOne) to provide debit and credit card processing services and support.
Alogent Celebrates Homebase Credit Union as a New Logo for Payment Solutions and Enterprise Content Management
By leveraging multiple Alogent solution suites across various deposits lines of business and internal workflows, Homebase Credit Union will benefit from seamless access to enterprise-wide data, streamlined user experiences, and increased automation.
Advia Credit Union Excited for Future Growth in Illinois
Advia is excited to announce growth in Illinois – bringing additional opportunities to members in northeastern Illinois. The Board of Directors of Advia Credit Union announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NorthSide Community Bank, headquartered in Gurnee, Illinois, with branches in Gurnee, Mundelein, Niles and Riverwoods.
LoanStreet Releases Performance Analytics for Loan Portfolios
LoanStreet has extended its Performance Analytics suite – previously limited to analyzing loan participations – to an institution’s entire loan portfolio. Now any credit union can leverage these advanced tools for their entire loan book.
Support EXP Credit Union Clients Achieve “World Class” NPS® Performance in 2023
Support EXP’s clients continue to achieve world-class performance, as measured by Net Promoter Score (NPS). The 2023 NPS average of Support EXP’s clients once again surpassed the credit union industry average, and well exceeded the NPS average of the banking industry overall.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor of the Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation, which was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at American River College in Sacramento. In addition to American River College, the Los Rios colleges include Cosumnes River College, Folsom
THINK 24 Theme “Experience is Everything” Unveiled for Annual Event
PSCU/Co-op Solutions today released new details for the upcoming THINK 24 conference scheduled for May 7-10 in Nashville, Tenn. True to this year’s theme, “Experience is Everything,” this highly anticipated annual event promises to ignite change and growth in the credit union movement. Attendees can expect insightful encounters with forward-thinking credit union executives and thought
SafeAmerica Credit Union Raises $10,000 For Local Bay Area Food Banks
SafeAmerica Credit Union’s annual Love To Give holiday food drive was held November 1, 2023 through January 15, 2024. Their food drive directly supports the Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) and the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano.
Elan Charitable Giving Program Expands to 30 Communities
Learn how the Elan Charitable Giving program is expanding its reach in 2024 and the impact $375,000 is making in the communities of their partners.
Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, Signs 5 Credit Union Clients for Aurora Document Solution
Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, a leading innovator in the credit union industry specializing in core banking, digital banking, and document management, celebrates as five core clients commit to integrating the adoption of Aurora Document Imaging and Tracking module into their operations. Brittany Mitchell, Collections Manager at Employee Resources Credit Union, shared her excitement. “We
State Department Federal Credit Union appoints Rachel Rust as Chief Experience Officer and promotes Victor Hall to Chief Retail Officer
State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) proudly announces the appointment of Rachel Rust as its new Chief Experience Officer. Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in the financial industry, and her arrival marks an exciting new chapter for SDFCU. Additionally, SDFCU is pleased to announce the promotion of Victor Hall to
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 19, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Eltropy Streamlines In-Branch Experiences With New Lobby Management Solution
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the launch of Lobby Management – a new capability to create better branch lobby experiences. Part of Eltropy’s Unified Digital Conversations Platform’s suite of Branch Management portfolio, Lobby Management empowers branch managers to manage walk-in customer flow effectively, all while providing members
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Three to Director Roles to Start New Year
United Federal Credit Union (United) in St. Joseph, Michigan, announced the promotion of three current employees to director level positions in 2024.
Advia Credit Union Welcomes Rafael Castañeda to its Volunteer Board as Associate Director
Advia Credit Union is thrilled to announce the addition of Rafael Castañeda to its Board of Directors. Castañeda, a resident of Woodstock, IL, joins the Board as an Associate Director, bringing with him a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Universal 1 Credit Union Brand Refresh
Dayton, Ohio – Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) is excited to announce a brand refresh. After careful consideration and planning, we’ve decided to keep the essence of our previous logo by retaining the iconic “U1,” but with a fresh perspective.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,600 to Red Pride Booster Club
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,600 to the Red Pride Booster Club, which supports Plainfield High School Athletics, as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. Since beginning the program in 2017, Plainfield athletics has earned $9,600 through this IMCU giveback program.
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO
2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings
Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026
Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent
DUGOOD CREDIT UNION SPOTLIGHTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
The Next Generation of CU Leaders Takes Shape as Applications Open for CUES Emerge 2026
ALM First Executive Benefits Expands Team, Welcoming Cameron Kasteler and Rebecca Myers-Haeussler
Callahan & Associates And Quantum Governance, L3C™ Unite to Advance Credit Union Governance
Richland Federal Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute