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.
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.
InRoads Credit Union Selects Nathan Cox As President/CEO
The Board of Directors of InRoads Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Nathan Cox as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cox will succeed Ms. Brooke Van Vleet-Pearson, who is retiring after serving in the role for nearly 11 years. “After a nationwide search that attracted exceptional talent, we are
SECU Brings Back Popular Document Shred Day Events for Residents around the State
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) announces the return of its Shred Day program that offers members and non-members a free service to dispose of sensitive documents that are no longer needed. In conjunction with Shred-it, a leader in secure document management services, 2023 Shred Day events are being scheduled at numerous SECU branch sites across
Venminder Named a Leader in G2 Spring 2023 Grid Report for Third Party & Supplier Risk Management Software
Venminder, a global innovator of third-party risk management solutions, announced today that it has been named a Leader in G2’s Spring 2023 Grid® Report for Third Party and Supplier Risk Management Software. This recognition is based on the responses of real users for each of the third-party and supplier risk management software related questions featured
Coastal Credit Union Names Vice Presidents for Consumer Lending and Business Applications
Coastal Credit Union announced today two new Vice Presidents, in Consumer Lending and Business Applications.
Ranelle Crosby named director of Real Estate Services
Ranelle Crosby has joined the team at Oregon State Credit Union as director of Real Estate Services. Ranelle is returning to the credit union having previously served as the manager of the Philomath branch from 2006-2012.
Alacriti Partners with Socure to Provide Instant Payments Fraud Prevention
Alacriti, a fintech company specializing in payments, announced today that it has partnered with Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, to deliver third-party and synthetic identity fraud prevention for instant payments. This partnership allows financial institutions to utilize end-to-end, turnkey, instant payment solutions with integrated fraud prevention. Alacriti’s Cosmos Payments
GCS CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES REBRAND, HOLDS ELECTIONS DURING 2023 ANNUAL MEETING
GCS CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES REBRAND, HOLDS ELECTIONS DURING 2023 ANNUAL MEETING
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Elko, Spring Creek and surrounding communities
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacey Hulet to Mortgage Advisor in northeast Nevada. Hulet will serve Elko, Spring Creek and surrounding communities.
During Minnesota FoodShare Month TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Give Back to Local Twin Cities Communities
TopLine’s Food Drive held during the month of March for the MN FoodShare March Campaign benefitted two local non-profits, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) and Keystone Community Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated non-perishable food items of canned vegetables, soups, rice, and dry pasta to help fight hunger in our local communities. When the
GTE FINANCIAL RECOGNIZED AS TAMPA BAY TIMES TOP WORKPLACE FOR NINTH YEAR IN A ROW
TAMPA, FL April 2023: GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s most prominent and locally owned credit unions, is proud to announce they have been named one of the Tampa Bay Times 2023 Top Workplaces. The financial institution ranked 10 in the mid-size category (150-499 employees) for the ninth consecutive year.
Unitus Community Credit Union and New Zealand First Credit Union Partner in Exchange Program
Portland-based Unitus Community Credit Union and Hamilton, New Zealand-based First Credit Union come together to share insights and knowledge during weeklong program
Joseph Yanez promoted to Manager of Greater Texas’ San Marcos Branch
Greater Texas Credit Union has promoted Joseph Yanez to Branch Manager overseeing its San Marcos location.
Callahan & Associates Marks 40 Years With Cherry Tree Dedication At Hains Point
Appli Launches Special Pricing Initiative for Small Credit Unions
Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Selects Appli for Better Digital Engagement and Conversions
FUTURE OF LENDING TAKES CENTER STAGE: ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION LINEUP FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ‘25
Valley First Credit Union Welcomes Patrick Brown as Vice President of Commercial Banking
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Brings Education & Welfare Initiatives to Community with Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant
Deadline Nears For LAFCU’s $10K Innovation For Education Grant
LGE Community Credit Union awards $17,500 in scholarships to local high school students
County Schools Federal Credit Union Appoints April Remnant As President/CEO
Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025
Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members
SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness
Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results
CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1
Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact
SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits
Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025
Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits
Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader
CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases
Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events
Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection
Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance
Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO
Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates Marks 40 Years With Cherry Tree Dedication At Hains Point
Appli Launches Special Pricing Initiative for Small Credit Unions
Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Selects Appli for Better Digital Engagement and Conversions
FUTURE OF LENDING TAKES CENTER STAGE: ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION LINEUP FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ‘25
Valley First Credit Union Welcomes Patrick Brown as Vice President of Commercial Banking
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Brings Education & Welfare Initiatives to Community with Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant
Deadline Nears For LAFCU’s $10K Innovation For Education Grant
LGE Community Credit Union awards $17,500 in scholarships to local high school students
County Schools Federal Credit Union Appoints April Remnant As President/CEO
Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025
Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members
SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness
Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results
CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1
Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact
SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits
Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025
Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits
Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader
CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases
Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events
Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection
Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance
Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO
Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates Marks 40 Years With Cherry Tree Dedication At Hains Point
Appli Launches Special Pricing Initiative for Small Credit Unions
Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Selects Appli for Better Digital Engagement and Conversions
FUTURE OF LENDING TAKES CENTER STAGE: ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION LINEUP FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ‘25
Valley First Credit Union Welcomes Patrick Brown as Vice President of Commercial Banking
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Brings Education & Welfare Initiatives to Community with Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant
