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.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations
Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, continues to expand its Sales & Client Relations team in response to growing demand for independent balance-sheet and investment advisory services – from a fiduciary. The firm recently welcomed Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations.
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 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 February 2026 cover a variety topics including ACH, economics, finance and instant payments risk management.
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
Coastal Credit Union announced that it has reached $6 billion in assets. Through the end of December, Coastal’s assets are $6.03 billion, an increase of nearly $1.5 billion since Tyler Grodi took the helm as President & CEO in 2023. “This milestone marks a pivotal step as we prepare Coastal to operate as a $10
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
For one Novato family of four, the start of a new year marks a milestone they once thought impossible—celebrating in a home of their own.
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
In 2025, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union initiated its Education Rewards Program, which allows attendees to earn points on an individual and credit union level for every conference, workshop and CPE-qualifying webinar they attended. The Corporate held seventy educational events, with more than 3,600 credit union personnel attending, and awarded eighty-nine continuing professional education (CPE)
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list for the third consecutive year, ranking among the top 500 credit unions nationwide. The recognition highlights SchoolsFirst FCU’s financial strength, trusted member experience and ongoing investment in California’s school communities.
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced the expansion of its charitable giving program, delivering $250,000 in donations to 25 nonprofit organizations nationwide. Each $10,000 contribution was made on behalf of an existing credit union or community bank partner, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the communities our credit card partners serve. Celebrating five years in
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union, one of the strongest credit unions in the country, recently announced five promotions within its leadership team to better align roles and impact.
eDOC REPORTS ADOPTION GROWTH ACROSS DOCUMENT IMAGING AND eDOCSignature PLATFORMS
eDOC CUSO network and partnerships bring growth across document imaging and eDOCSignature solution adoption.
Arkatechture Announces Launch of AI Data Analyst Tool: ArkaIQ
Arkatechture’s new product, ArkaIQ, empowers teams to interact directly with trusted data with no reports or data requests required.
Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized at Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards
Indiana Members Credit Union has earned two major honors for the third consecutive year. Newsweek named IMCU one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions, awarding a prestigious 5-star rating. Locally, IMCU was voted Best Credit Union by the community in the Best Things Indianapolis Community’s Choice Awards.
SchoolsFirst FCU Raised More Than $3.3M for Children’s Miracle Network
I wanted to share some exciting news from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union: in 2025, the Credit Union contributed more than $3.3 million to support Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Rady Children’s Health, and UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Highlights include a $3 million donation to Rady Children’s Health’s new ambulatory building in
Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central
Corporate Central is proud to recognize Will Valadez for earning the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, a prestigious credential administered by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) that signifies advanced expertise in strategic and policy-focused human resources leadership. The SPHR certification is awarded to senior-level HR professionals who demonstrate mastery in aligning human resources
Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
Dallas, TX – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium—a premier in-person mini-conference designed for treasury and risk professionals to deepen their understanding of derivatives programs and explore cutting-edge strategies for managing interest rate risk and enhancing financial performance.
Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
Corporate One Federal Credit Union today announced the successful closing of its inaugural multi-seller prime auto loan securitization. This $335 million transaction marks Corporate One’s entry into the auto asset-backed securities (ABS) market and a milestone in its strategy to expand credit union access to capital. The securitization aggregated high-quality prime auto loan collateral from
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
Newsweek has named Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions, recognizing its member satisfaction, financial strength, and community impact for the third consecutive year.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest Credit Union in California, is helping make home ownership a reality for school employees. The down payment requirement has been lowered from 5% to 3% allowing qualifying school employees in California to become homeowners in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the U.S. Recent data shows
Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
Corporate Central and Middesk are turning business onboarding into a competitive advantage for credit unions. The organizations recently announced a partnership that delivers a powerful, automated Business Verification solution built to help credit unions onboard business members faster, reduce fraud, strengthen compliance, and confidently manage risk in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Available through Corporate
CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch
MADISON, WI – January 22, 2026 – CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to announce the expansion of its alliance with Sparrow to include their marketing automation platform, a modern, credit union-built solution designed to help institutions strengthen member relationships, increase product adoption, and engage the next generation of members at scale.
Waterbury CT Teachers Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management and Automate Manual Processes
Alogent proudly announced that Waterbury CT Teachers Federal Credit Union selected FASTdocs, its enterprise content management (ECM) platform purpose built for financial institutions. The credit union will deploy FASTdocs in a hosted environment to modernize internal processes, eliminate manual workflows, and strengthen operational efficiency across the organization. With no previous document imaging platform in place,
First Entertainment Credit Union and Nymbus Launch CineFi, First Digital Credit Union for Entertainment Professionals
Nymbus, a modern banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, today announced that First Entertainment Credit Union has successfully launched CineFi, the first fully digital credit union created exclusively for the entertainment industry in the Atlanta area. This latest partnership is another real-world example of how financial institutions can leverage Nymbus’ modern banking solutions
Corporate Central Promotes Hunter Cliffgard to Investment Analyst
Corporate Central is pleased to announce the promotion of Hunter Cliffgard from Investment Assistant to Investment Analyst, recognizing his strong contributions, continued professional development, and growing impact within the Investments department. In his new role, Cliffgard will support Corporate Central’s investment strategy and departmental objectives by performing and evaluating credit, asset-liability management (ALM), risk, liquidity,
CRIF Select Appoints Robert Christini as Senior Vice President of Sales
CRIF Select announced that Robert Christini has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales, bringing proven leadership and deep expertise in the automotive and lending technology space. Formerly Senior Director of Lender Solutions Sales at Cox Automotive, Christini will lead CRIF Select’s sales organization as the company expands its reach across credit unions,
Applications sought for $10K LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant
LANSING, Mich. — From calming corners to robotics labs, Michigan classrooms are being transformed in powerful ways — and LAFCU is ready to help make the next big idea a reality. The credit union has opened applications for its 2026 LAFCU Innovation for Education (LIFE) Grant, awarding $10,000 to a K–12 school project that enhances
Credit Union League of Connecticut Rebrands as Connecticut’s Credit Unions; Services Arm Relaunches as cuVoyant
Rocky Hill, Conn. (January 15, 2026) — The Credit Union League of Connecticut has officially rebranded as Connecticut’s Credit Unions, reflecting a modernized identity that reinforces its role as the unified voice and leading advocate for the state’s credit unions. At the same time, the League’s wholly owned League Services Corporation has relaunched as cuVoyant
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jay Tkachuk as Chief Information Officer
Jay Tkachuk has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as Chief Information Officer.
EECU Sponsors Community Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to sponsor the 42nd Annual Commemoration celebrating the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Martin Luther King Jr.
Seven Credit Unions Select myCUmortgage as Their Home Loan Partner
myCUmortgage is thrilled to announce new partnerships with seven credit unions in the fourth quarter of 2025. New partnerships span coast-to-coast, representing 100,000 members and assets of over $1.8 billion.
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it successfully completed 71 new connections to the RTP network or FedNow Service through its Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) solution in 2025. Of the 71 new connections, 49 credit unions launched on the RTP network and 22 were connected to the FedNow Service, reinforcing
LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager
For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer
NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School
Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights
Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards
Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft
Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026
Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans
Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians
Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year
3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum
Redwood Credit Union receives two Diamond Awards for marketing excellence at America’s Credit Unions competition
Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award
LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth
Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum
Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS
Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open
Mainstreet Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation
BCU SHINES IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE
LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Award for outstanding social media efforts
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 03, 2026
Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology
LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace
Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026
LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager
For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer
NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School
Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights
Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards
Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft
Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026
Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans
Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians
Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year
3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum
Redwood Credit Union receives two Diamond Awards for marketing excellence at America’s Credit Unions competition
Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award
LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth
Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum
Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS
Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open
Mainstreet Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation
BCU SHINES IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE
LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Award for outstanding social media efforts
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 03, 2026
Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology
LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace
Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026
LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager
For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer
NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School
Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights
Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards
Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft