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.
EECU Helps Local Families Prepare for School with Backpack Giveaway Events
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2025) – Thousands of local children are now better prepared for the new school year thanks to the recent Back to School Community Health Resource Fairs and Backpack Giveaway Events, hosted by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria in partnership with community organizations across four Central Valley cities.
CU Executive Compensation Continues to Climb, CUES Compensation Surveys Find
Credit union executive compensation is on the rise, with many leadership roles seeing significant increases in both base salary and total compensation, according to the newly-released 2025 CUES Executive Compensation Survey Report.
The 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium Unites National Stakeholders
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Association for Cannabis Banking (ACB), is proud to announce the official opening of the 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium, taking place in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Partner Credit Unions Enter an Era of Possibilities During the 2025 myCUmortgage Partner Conference
Credit union mortgage leaders from across the country are preparing to embrace the glamour and optimism of the Roaring Twenties during the 2025 myCUmortgage Partner Conference, scheduled for October 14-16, in Dayton, Ohio.
One Nevada Promotes Steve O’Donnell to President/CEO
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union recently promoted Steve O’Donnell to serve as its new President/Chief Executive Officer after long-time CEO Paul Parrish’s well-deserved retirement. He brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his new role. O’Donnell joined One Nevada in 1997 and has been instrumental in planning and directing the financial
First City Credit Union and Quavo Partner to Deliver Secure Online Fraud Resolution for Displaced Members Following LA Fires
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, has partnered with First City Credit Union to strengthen fraud and dispute resolution services for members affected by the LA fires. This collaboration reflects both organizations’ dedication to supporting individuals by providing seamless, protected, and accessible dispute services—regardless of their location.
DaLand CUSO Empowers Credit Unions with Institution-Branded Stablecoins via New Metallicus Partnership
DaLand CUSO, The Next-Gen CUSO dedicated to helping credit unions fully leverage their core systems while simultaneously embracing today’s digital-asset economy, today announced a strategic partnership with Metallicus, an innovator whose mission is to empower global access to traditional banking and digital assets.
EECU’s Student Branch Model Showcased at National CUFEN Conference
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was honored to share its innovative student branch model on a national stage at the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) Conference in Philadelphia on July 29. Christy Alkire, manager of EECU’s student-run branch at Clovis West High School, presented insights into the program’s
Vizo Financial’s August 2025 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 August 2025 cover a variety topics including BSA/AML, payments, check processing, ISO 20022, FedNow, ALM and more!
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 01, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Meriwest Credit Union Develops New Account Designed for Savers Seeking Enhanced Deposit Insurance Protection
Unlock the power of secure savings with the SecureEdge Money Market Account from Meriwest. Enjoy competitive rates, full liquidity, and enhanced deposit insurance up to $1.25M at no extra cost. Whether for personal or business needs, we’re here to help you build a stronger financial future.
Debunking the Myths: What AI Really Means for Banking
Debunking the Myths: What AI Really Means for Banking By Hugh Khan, Chief Technology Officer, Suntell and Intelligent Banking Solutions In this insightful article, Hugh Khan addresses the most common misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence in banking. As CTO of both Suntell and Intelligent Banking Solutions, Hugh brings a practical and grounded perspective to an often-hyped
LendKey and Member Student Lending Award $22,000 in Scholarships to Support College Students
Cincinnati, OH —Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student loan and student loan refinance lending solutions, and LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, today announced the winners of their 2025 college scholarship program.
TDFCU Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer: A Proven Leader in Member Experience and Operational Excellence
Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), proudly serving its members since 1935, is excited to welcome Nicholas Moreland as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). A proud graduate of Towson University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Moreland combines academic insight with over a decade of
Triangle Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Anticipate Member Needs & Position for Future Growth
With Arkatechture’s help, Triangle Credit Union is modernizing its data environment, empowering business users, and enhancing the overall member experience.
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently recognized 30 school employees, representing various categories of non-certified, non-management employees across four California counties. Nine of these school employees were also named 2025 Classified Employee of the Year by the California Department of Education.
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading provider of AI-powered dispute management solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report, a first-of-its-kind benchmark study analyzing the performance metrics that define modern fraud and dispute operations.
EECU Recognized for Expanding Community Access to Financial Services
FRESNO, Calif. (July 28, 2025) – In recognition of its ongoing commitment to expanding financial services and education throughout the community, Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was celebrated by The Fresno Center with a red carpet event on July 28.
QuantyPhi Welcomes Kyle Kabara as Director ALM & Investments
QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is proud to announce the addition of Kyle Kabara as Director ALM & Investments, effective Monday, July 28. With more than 17 years of banking and investment experience, Kabara brings deep expertise in fixed income trading, asset liability management, and portfolio strategy to the organization.
Algebrik AI and AppOne Partner to Streamline Indirect Lending for Dealers and Lenders
Algebrik AI Partners with AppOne to Streamline Indirect Lending New York, July 2025 — Algebrik AI has partnered with AppOne to integrate indirect lending workflows into Algebrik One, its cloud-native, AI-powered lending suite. This integration enables dealers to submit credit applications directly from AppOne to Algebrik lenders, receive instant AI-driven decisions, and generate compliant contracts—all
Meriwest Credit Union Launches Zelle® for Fast, Secure, and Convenient Money Transfers
Big news! Meriwest now offers Zelle® for seamless money transfers! Split bills, pay for group trips, or send gifts to loved ones with ease, all through your Meriwest account. Start using Zelle® with Meriwest today!
Vizo Financial’s 2025 Financial Conference to Offer Valuable Industry Insights with Strong Lineup of Speakers
Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union will hold its well-respected financial conference on September 10-12, 2025, at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. Financial industry experts from Bloomberg, Wells Fargo and other top-tier institutions will offer educational sessions to provide attendees with valuable information and approaches. Registration closes on August 29, 2025.
Algebrik AI Partners with Spinwheel to Streamline Debt Data & Payments in Loan Origination
Algebrik AI Partners with Spinwheel to Power Smarter Loan Decisions with Real-Time Debt Data New York, July 2025 — Algebrik AI has partnered with Spinwheel, a real-time consumer credit data and payments platform, to embed verified debt insights and payment capabilities into Algebrik One, its AI-powered loan origination suite. The integration enables lenders to: Instantly
United Financial Credit Union Selects AlgebrikAI’s Comprehensive Consumer Lending Suite, Algebrik One.
United Financial Credit Union Selects Algebrik AI’s Lending Suite United Financial Credit Union (UFCU) has joined Algebrik AI’s early adopter program, choosing its full lending suite, Algebrik One, to power digital account opening, loan origination, decisioning, POS, and analytics. Built for credit unions, Algebrik’s cloud-native, agentic AI platform is designed to reduce loan abandonment by
Redwood Credit Union grant to Good Farm Fund expands access to fresh, healthy food
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is helping bring fresh, local food to more tables through a $10,000 grant to the Good Farm Fund, reinforcing RCU’s commitment to strengthening local economies and increasing food access across the communities it serves.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 25, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
LendKey and Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrate 10 Years of Helping Thousands Through Affordable Education Financing
LendKey, the pioneer in digital network lending, and Navy Federal Credit Union, the world’s largest credit union, are proud to mark 10 years of partnership dedicated to helping students and families access smarter, more affordable education financing. Since 2015, the collaboration has delivered private student loan and refinancing solutions to thousands of Navy Federal members—bringing
EECU Community Foundation Donates $50,000 to The Pat Green Foundation for Texas Flood Relief
In response to the devastating floods that have impacted communities across Central Texas, the EECU Community Foundation has announced a $50,000 donation to The Pat Green Foundation to aid ongoing recovery and relief efforts.
Suntell Reaffirms Commitment to Client Success with Annual Training Event
Suntell is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Client Training, taking place Sept. 9-10 at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, a two-day event underscoring the company’s ongoing investment in client growth and long-term success. Designed exclusively for users of the Square 1 Credit Suite, the training brings together community bankers and the Suntell
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Cassandra Compton as New Senior VP & Chief Experience Officer
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Cassandra Compton as new Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer (SVP/CXO). She brings to Tower over 30 years of leadership experience in the banking, mortgage, and financial services industry. As SVP/CXO, Compton oversees all aspects
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions
CRIF Celebrated on Nasdaq Tower for Advancing Credit Union and Auto Dealer Partnerships
Hancock Federal Credit Union Signs with Synergent for New Core and Technology Agreements
SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $15,000 FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF COASTAL AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Chris Dickman as CFO
FOURLEAF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TRIPLES INDIRECT LENDING VOLUME AND EXPANDS NATIONALLY WITH ORIGENCE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND LENDING SERVICES
LAFCU welcomes new additions to its marketing team
InterLutions Adds Passionate Service Leader Amy Pals to Support Growing Credit Union Network
Redwood Credit Union and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Host an International Delegation of Industry Leaders
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 14, 2025
Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern tools for managing pipelines, tasks and borrower communication
One Nevada Ranked #1 Credit Union to Work for in 2025
Washington State College Students Innovate at First Hackathon Hosted By Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Institute
RCU donates $59,000 to expand access to healthy food for International Credit Union Day
Advia Credit Union Responds to Nationwide SNAP Benefit Reductions with Community Support
Meriwest Credit Union Officially Launches Meriwest Insurance Services
State Employees’ Credit Union Kicks Off Its Annual Holiday Toy Drive
For Immediate Release – Humanidei Welcomes Katy Zaleski as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
ALM First Wins Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Selects Razi Qadri as President/CEO
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 07, 2025
FAMILY TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER/BROKER IN THE POST AND COURIER’S BEST OF YORK COUNTY AWARDS
Meriwest Credit Union Executive Named 2025 C-Suite Award Winner by Silicon Valley Business Journal
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions
CRIF Celebrated on Nasdaq Tower for Advancing Credit Union and Auto Dealer Partnerships
Hancock Federal Credit Union Signs with Synergent for New Core and Technology Agreements
SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $15,000 FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF COASTAL AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Chris Dickman as CFO
FOURLEAF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TRIPLES INDIRECT LENDING VOLUME AND EXPANDS NATIONALLY WITH ORIGENCE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND LENDING SERVICES
LAFCU welcomes new additions to its marketing team
InterLutions Adds Passionate Service Leader Amy Pals to Support Growing Credit Union Network
Redwood Credit Union and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Host an International Delegation of Industry Leaders
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 14, 2025
Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern tools for managing pipelines, tasks and borrower communication
One Nevada Ranked #1 Credit Union to Work for in 2025
Washington State College Students Innovate at First Hackathon Hosted By Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Institute
RCU donates $59,000 to expand access to healthy food for International Credit Union Day
Advia Credit Union Responds to Nationwide SNAP Benefit Reductions with Community Support
Meriwest Credit Union Officially Launches Meriwest Insurance Services
State Employees’ Credit Union Kicks Off Its Annual Holiday Toy Drive
For Immediate Release – Humanidei Welcomes Katy Zaleski as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
ALM First Wins Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Selects Razi Qadri as President/CEO
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 07, 2025
FAMILY TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER/BROKER IN THE POST AND COURIER’S BEST OF YORK COUNTY AWARDS
Meriwest Credit Union Executive Named 2025 C-Suite Award Winner by Silicon Valley Business Journal
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions
