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Callahan & Associates Launches Mobile-Friendly Credit Union Profile Report – Powered By Peer Suite

Callahan & Associates, the leader in providing user-friendly credit union data to industry decision-makers, is excited to announce the fully optimized mobile version of its Credit Union Profile report. Powered by its popular performance-benchmarking solution, Peer Suite, now allows users to harness the power of credit union insights anytime, anywhere, simply by visiting CUProfiles.com. Are

OCCU announces second auto-loan securitization sale

Eugene, Oregon – OCCU (Oregon Community Credit Union) has issued its second auto asset-backed securities sale this month, the first credit union to do so within one year of its first.

Coastal Credit Union Names Patrick Livingston VP of Tech Infrastructure and IT Operations

Coastal Credit Union has named Patrick Livingston as Vice President of Tech Infrastructure and IT Operations. In his new role, Livingston will be responsible for Coastal’s technology infrastructure and providing the organization with technology solutions that are reliable, secure and sustainable. He and his team will ensure that the credit union’s systems support its current

Indiana Members Foundation Golf Outing Raises $32,000

Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, hosted its Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 17, 2023 and raised $32,000 to benefit the Indiana Members Foundation, whose mission is to enrich the lives of those within the communities they serve by supporting charitable activities focused on human services, health and education.

SECU Foundation Launches New Disaster Response Pilot to Assist North Carolina Non-Profits

SECU Foundation is pleased to announce the pilot of a new Disaster Response Program to address capacity building for North Carolina non-profits located in disaster areas as declared by federal or state governments. The pilot began with $55,000 grants for Haywood Pathways Center and Mountain Projects to help with recovery from the social and economic

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,500 Filled Backpacks to 11 County Offices of Education Throughout California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced its Membership Development and Advocacy teams delivered 2,500 backpacks filled with school supplies – including pencils, erasers, notebooks and other necessities – to 11 county offices of education, or a designated school district, throughout California.

BCU Awards $22,000 in Home Makeover Sweepstakes

The current housing market shouldn’t stop you from achieving your home goals, so BCU surprised three lucky winners with a total of $22,000 to help them leverage their home equity like never before.

HZCU’s 6th Annual Volunteer Day Tackles Food and Housing Insecurity

Horizon Credit Union, headquartered in Spokane Valley, WA, closed its doors at noon on Tuesday, September 19 so that all team members could take part in the annual volunteer event. The employees, called Go-Givers, volunteered at local charities in their region from central Washington to western Montana to southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

myCUES Member Dashboard Honored with Platinum dotCOMM Award by AMCP

Talent development leader CUES and tech partner Accella, LLC have been recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) with a Platinum dotComm Award honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication. The award recognizes myCUES Dashboard, a powerful, personalized web tool created to give CUES members easy access to their benefits and

EasCorp’s 2023 Invitational Golf Tournament Raises a Record $57,000 for Research on Pediatric Neurological Disorders

Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp) announced a record $57,000 was raised at its 2023 Invitational Golf Tournament benefitting Credit Unions Kids at Heart®. On Monday, September 11, 2023, more than 120 golfers and volunteers gathered at Tedesco Country Club in Marblehead, MA, for the annual golf tournament. The tournament featured contests, games, and an

Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Special Assistance for Members Furloughed in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown

As federal workers across the nation anxiously await the news as to whether Congress will pass spending bills this week preventing them from being furloughed and temporarily going without paychecks, Justice Federal Credit Union stands ready to assist its’ Members. Justice Federal would offer special assistance in the form of an unsecured, low interest rate

Sacramento Valley Credit Union Network Supports MIND Institute at UC Davis Health

Representatives of the Sacramento Valley Credit Union Network, a regional extension of the California Credit Union League (CCUL), brightened the day at the MIND Institute of UC Davis with a donation of toys, games and activity books for children undergoing treatment for neurodevelopmental disabilities at the institute’s clinic. The UC Davis Children’s Hospital is part

BECU Promotes Shawna Thompson to Head of Operations

BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has promoted Shawna Thompson to executive vice president and head of operations after more than 30 years of service.

SECU Foundation Provides $560,000 to Help 14 Non-Profits Build Organizational Capacity

SECU Foundation continues its efforts to build community sustainability through a new round of capacity building grants recently awarded to 14 non-profits through its Mission Development Grant (MDG) program. Grant recipients will each begin their two-year journey to strengthen their organization with $40,000 in funding and an experienced consultant to help meet future goals and

A Third of Americans are Less Confident They Can Afford a Home Compared to Five Years Ago, According to MeridianLink Survey

MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced the results of a nationwide survey of more than 1,000 Americans about consumer behavior and expectations during the mortgage lending process. The survey found that a third (31%) of Americans are less confident in their

Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Technology

First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform

First Capital Federal Credit Union is accelerating its digital transformation by moving from Alogent’s on-premises payment solutions to a hosted ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is proud to announce that Janet M. Powell, Chief of Regulation ...
New Product Releases

Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) members have collectively saved more than $1.5 million in just eight months thanks to a suite ...
Technology

Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards

Alogent was named a finalist in two categories of the 2025 Luminaries Awards, which recognize innovation and impact across the ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center

SECU Foundation has announced a $350,000 grant to Imprints Cares (IC) for the renovation of a Forsyth County property that ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento Republic FC Surprise and Honor 10 School Employees From Sacramento Area

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recognized ...

Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2026 CreditUnions.com Media Kit

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates, a trusted leader in the credit union industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased ...
Personnel Promotions

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture

Baltimore, MD, September 10, 2025. Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union (JHFCU) is proud to announce the appointment of Kris Callahan ...
Other

Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards

Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the ...
Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer

Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

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

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, today announced ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions

New research from Filene, “Amplifying Your Credit Union’s Mission: Financial and Community Impacts of Being a CDFI,” illustrates how Community ...
Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation

Sharetec, a leading core processing and digital company known for its bold strategies and powerful technology, recently announced the key ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement

Pasadena, CA, September 2, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Naomi Mead as ...
New Product Releases

Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.

Protecht, a global leader in enterprise risk management software, today announces the upcoming release of Cognita, its embedded AI assistant ...
Personnel Promotions

Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO

Ewing, NJ –Credit Union of New Jersey has selected Timothy Grossman to serve as its new Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer ...
New Product Releases

Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced the launch of its Guided ...
Operations & HR

Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union

Washington, D.C. — September 8, 2025 — Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), Chartered in 1935 to serve employees of ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing

Sacramento, CA, August 29, 2025. First U.S. Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Wages as ...
Other

Clearview Unveils New Location

Clearview Federal Credit Union has opened its newest financial center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, celebrating the occasion with a week ...
New Product Releases

Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking

Redwood Credit Union’s recently launched Benefits Checking isn’t just a checking account—it’s a comprehensive protection package that offers peace of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025

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

Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer

Billings, MT, September 5, 2025. Valley Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Kuss as its ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers

Maine Credit Unions have released a powerful new video to warn Mainers—especially older adults—about the alarming rise in fraud. Drawing ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care

SECU Foundation recently awarded a $170,000 grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care (CFHHC) to assist with the ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Technology

First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform

First Capital Federal Credit Union is accelerating its digital transformation by moving from Alogent’s on-premises payment solutions to a hosted ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is proud to announce that Janet M. Powell, Chief of Regulation ...
New Product Releases

Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) members have collectively saved more than $1.5 million in just eight months thanks to a suite ...
Technology

Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards

Alogent was named a finalist in two categories of the 2025 Luminaries Awards, which recognize innovation and impact across the ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center

SECU Foundation has announced a $350,000 grant to Imprints Cares (IC) for the renovation of a Forsyth County property that ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento Republic FC Surprise and Honor 10 School Employees From Sacramento Area

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recognized ...

Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2026 CreditUnions.com Media Kit

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates, a trusted leader in the credit union industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased ...
Personnel Promotions

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture

Baltimore, MD, September 10, 2025. Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union (JHFCU) is proud to announce the appointment of Kris Callahan ...
Other

Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards

Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the ...
Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer

Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

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

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, today announced ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions

New research from Filene, “Amplifying Your Credit Union’s Mission: Financial and Community Impacts of Being a CDFI,” illustrates how Community ...
Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation

Sharetec, a leading core processing and digital company known for its bold strategies and powerful technology, recently announced the key ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement

Pasadena, CA, September 2, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Naomi Mead as ...
New Product Releases

Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.

Protecht, a global leader in enterprise risk management software, today announces the upcoming release of Cognita, its embedded AI assistant ...
Personnel Promotions

Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO

Ewing, NJ –Credit Union of New Jersey has selected Timothy Grossman to serve as its new Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer ...
New Product Releases

Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced the launch of its Guided ...
Operations & HR

Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union

Washington, D.C. — September 8, 2025 — Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), Chartered in 1935 to serve employees of ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing

Sacramento, CA, August 29, 2025. First U.S. Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Wages as ...
Other

Clearview Unveils New Location

Clearview Federal Credit Union has opened its newest financial center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, celebrating the occasion with a week ...
New Product Releases

Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking

Redwood Credit Union’s recently launched Benefits Checking isn’t just a checking account—it’s a comprehensive protection package that offers peace of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025

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

Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer

Billings, MT, September 5, 2025. Valley Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Kuss as its ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers

Maine Credit Unions have released a powerful new video to warn Mainers—especially older adults—about the alarming rise in fraud. Drawing ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care

SECU Foundation recently awarded a $170,000 grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care (CFHHC) to assist with the ...

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform

First Capital Federal Credit Union is accelerating its digital transformation by moving from Alogent’s on-premises payment solutions to a hosted deployment of Unify. This upgrade ...

NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is proud to announce that Janet M. Powell, Chief of Regulation and Supervision—Credit Unions at the ...

Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) members have collectively saved more than $1.5 million in just eight months thanks to a suite of new financial tools and ...

Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards

Alogent was named a finalist in two categories of the 2025 Luminaries Awards, which recognize innovation and impact across the financial services industry. FASTdocs, a ...

SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center

SECU Foundation has announced a $350,000 grant to Imprints Cares (IC) for the renovation of a Forsyth County property that will become the non-profit’s new ...
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