Industry Press
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FMSI and Appli Partner to Help Credit Union Branches Drive Member Revenue
FMSI, a provider of branch performance and workforce management software for financial institutions, and Appli, whose AI-powered financial calculators are gaining traction across the credit union industry, today announced a partnership designed to help credit union branches become a more consistent source of revenue.
Alogent’s FASTdocs Earns Finalist Spot in CreditUnions.com’s 2026 Innovation Series for Employee Enablement
Alogent today announced that its FASTdocs platform has been named a finalist in CreditUnions.com’s Innovation Series in the Employee Enablement for Better Member Experience category. FASTdocs modernizes enterprise content management by automating document classification, indexing, and workflows, giving employees fast access to accurate member data, while reducing manual effort and improving consistency across all channels.
Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union has earned the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement.
EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference
FRESNO, Calif. (March 10, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 13th Annual Latino Student Success Conference hosted by Clovis Unified School District on March 9 at Fresno Pacific University. The event brought together students, educators, and community leaders for a day focused on inspiring Latino students to pursue college and career
Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows
Suntell announced the release of SpreadIQ, an AI-powered capability within the Square 1 Credit Suite designed to automate tax return analysis, reduce manual data entry, and accelerate commercial underwriting workflows. Powered by Suntell AnalystIQ, Suntell’s AI-driven analysis layer for financial documents, SpreadIQ reads and interprets tax returns, extracts key financial information, and maps the data
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES DAYMOND JOHN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’26 CONFERENCE
Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced acclaimed entrepreneur, branding expert, and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John will be a keynote speaker at its Lending Tech Live ’26 conference, taking place June 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California.
ELGA Credit Union Completes Acquisition of Marine Bank
GRAND BLANC, Mich. & VERO BEACH, Fla.-ELGA Credit Union has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Marine Bancorp of Florida, Inc. (OTCMKTS: MBOF), the holding company for Marine Bank & Trust Company (“Marine Bank”). This follows receipt of all required approvals, including from all relevant regulatory authorities and from the company’s shareholders. With
Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO
Springfield, IL— Heartland Credit Union has selected Aaron Rios to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer. He was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.
EECU Named Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County
FRESNO, Calif. (March 6, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce it has once again been recognized in two categories of the Best of North San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Reader’s Poll by The Atascadero News and The Paso Robles Press.
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) today announced a major milestone in its long-standing partnership with the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB), surpassing $1 million in total giving.
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Joins Upstate Credit Unions for Habitat Greenville Credit Union Build 2026
Continuing its commitment to affordable housing in the Carolinas, Family Trust Federal Credit Union is joining fellow credit unions across the Upstate in support of the 2026 Credit Union Build in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Greenville County. The annual Credit Union Build brings multiple credit unions together to help fund and construct a home
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 6, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
22 Nonprofits Receive $69,400 in Grants from 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation
The 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation’s first round of 2026 funding awarded $69,400 to 22 nonprofits across northeast and central Indiana and Ohio.
BECU continues expansion with new locations in Auburn, Liberty Lake, and Mercer Island
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is continuing its expansion by adding new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) in Auburn (Lakeland Hills neighborhood), Liberty Lake, and Mercer Island. With these additions, the credit union has announced five new locations in 2026, including its recently opened Bainbridge Island NFC and soon-to-open Lakewood NFC.
SchoolsFirst FCU’s Kristin Crellin Named 2026 CSUF Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumna
Kristin Crellin, senior vice president of community and Membership development at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, has been named a 2026 Vision & Visionaries Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) Distinguished Alumni, the university’s highest honor recognizing alumni and community leaders for their professional achievement and service. Crellin was honored Feb. 28 at CSUF’s Vision & Visionaries ceremony.
Coastal Credit Union’s Creighton Blackwell Inducted into African American Credit Union Hall of Fame
Coastal Credit Union’s Chief Community Impact and Public Affairs Officer Creighton Blackwell is among the African American Credit Union 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. The African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) inducted Blackwell and four other credit union leaders during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 3.
Hanscom Federal Credit Union Selects Corelation’s KeyStone to Advance Its Members First Mission and Long-Term Innovation
Hanscom Federal Credit Union ($2.1 billion assets; 115,000+ members; Littleton, MA) selected the Corelation KeyStone core, marking an important milestone in the credit union’s long-term technology roadmap. The partnership between Corelation and Hanscom Federal Credit Union represents a shared aspiration for the future of credit union technology and member experience.
Credit Union West Partners with Arkatechture to Advance Enterprise Data & Analytics Capabilities
Credit Union West has partnered with Arkatechture to strengthen their ability to transform data into timely, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and member service.
Vizo Financial Launches DefaultSleuth to Help Credit Unions Shift from Reactive Collections to Proactive Risk Prevention
Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union introduced DefaultSleuth, a behavioral-first risk intelligence platform designed to help credit unions manage default risk by detecting financial strain before delinquency. DefaultSleuth was developed by VAIIL, an innovation CUSO co-owned by Vizo Financial. It examines behavioral signals across loans, deposits and transaction activity to identify early indicators of financial strain,
For Immediate Release – Natco Credit Union Appoints Tim Frame as President/CEO
Richmond, IN, March 2, 2026. Natco Credit Union announced the appointment of Tim Frame as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, marking an important leadership transition for the organization. Frame succeeds Cindy Duke, who will retire after 39 years of dedicated service to the credit union and the communities it serves. The Board of
Final Weeks To Apply For LAFCU’s 2026 Write To Educate Essay Contest
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan high school seniors have until March 31 to submit entries for LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest, which will award a total of $20,000 in college scholarships while supporting local nonprofits across the state.
CRIF Select Welcomes Julie Nielsen as SVP of Account Management to Accelerate Client Growth and Enterprise Value
CRIF Select has appointed Julie Nielsen as Senior Vice President of Account Management to drive client growth and enterprise value across its lender portfolio. Nielsen brings more than 20 years of financial services leadership experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Channel Partnerships at Open Lending. She will lead account growth, client retention, and
Bipartisan AFFORD Act Will Strengthen CDFI Fund
The bipartisan Advancing Financial Opportunities through Revitalizing and Developing CDFIs (AFFORD) Act was introduced this week by Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Mark Warner (D-VA), along with 28 additional Senate co-sponsors. The legislation incorporates elements from several previously introduced bills, and of significant importance to CDFI credit unions is the CDFI Fund Transparency Act (S.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and SECU Foundation recently received the inaugural Disaster Response Champions Award from Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF), recognizing their coordinated response in support of North Carolinians following Hurricane Helene.
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) announced the live launch of the CU-Digital Asset Vault™, the first credit union-built digital asset vault designed specifically for credit union members, establishing a model for how credit unions can engage digital assets without outsourcing the member relationship, fragmenting data, or locking themselves into vendor solutions.
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will be on-site at the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C., March 1-4, demonstrating the company’s standalone real-time property value calculator — a lead generation tool designed to help credit unions turn home equity
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Newsweek has awarded Redwood Credit Union its highest five-star rating as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women, an honor recognizing organizations actively reducing gender barriers through equitable policies, inclusive leadership, and supportive workplace cultures.
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (February 26, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with Ocean State Credit Union. The credit union also signed five-year agreements for integrated managed services, including debit card services, check processing, statement processing, and check printing.
eDOC Innovations Announces Product Enhancements
eDOC announces product updates and enhancements including new integration capabilities with its e-Sign solution, eDOCSignature, optimization of iDOCVault document management solution, as well as updates to its check imaging solution strengthening its operational reliability.
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact
Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge
Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets
Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year
CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO
Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors
$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience
$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 15, 2026
Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026
Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026
Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference
CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry
NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers
ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services
Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses
Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP
Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner
Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026
Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union
Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park
Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership
Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact
Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge
Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets
Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year
CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO
Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors
$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience
$59 Billion State Employees’ Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting the KeyStone Core to Enhance its Member Service Experience
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 15, 2026
Credit Unions Demonstrate Strength And Stability In First Quarter 2026
Gulf Winds Welcomes Pete Lauter as Vice President of Wealth Management
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026
Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference
CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry
NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers
ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services
Free May 30 mixer to help entrepreneurs market their businesses
Greater Texas Credit Union Promotes Lisa Back to EVP
Harvard Federal Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Its Data Analytics Partner
Redwood Credit Union celebrates local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 08, 2026
Hometown Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union
Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park
Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership
Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments
Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Continued Member Impact
Girl Scouts Visit Peach State Federal Credit Union’s Abbeville Branch to Earn Financial Literacy Badge
Tower Wealth Management Surpasses $1 Billion in Brokerage and Advisory Assets
Barbara Brooks, Teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, Named 2025/2026 ABC10’s Teacher of the Year
CoVantage Credit Union Announces Appointment of Matt Kaudy as President and CEO
Chris Felton Receives One of the Credit Union Industry’s Highest Honors
