Industry Press
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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Orange County Department of Education to Celebrate 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year
I thought your readers might be interested in a great community story. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the Orange County Department of Education to celebrate the 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year, honoring 62 exceptional educators and supporting finalists with special awards and recognition. I’ve included the full release and a photo below
SECU’s Cooperative Model Prioritizes Member Value and Community Impact
As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) was created to be a difference maker for its member-owners. It was built over 88 years ago on the values of affordability, accessibility, and exceptional member service. SECU’s commitment to supporting its members and their financial well-being is unwavering, and the work to provide more
Seaboard Federal Credit Union Extends Partnership with Synergent
WESTBROOK, ME (December 9, 2025) – Synergent® is pleased to share that Seaboard Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, along with five-year agreements for a suite of integrated solutions that includes digital banking, bill pay, mobile deposit capture, debit and credit card services, and check
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Support Military Heroes and Children in Need
[Laurel, Md.- December 5, 2025] The holidays got a little brighter recently for Neighbor Ride, a charity based in Howard County, Md., that provides rides for elderly Veterans in need through a reliable network of volunteers, many of whom are also Veterans. Neighbor Ride received a special $10,000 donation from the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic
QuantyPhi Launches ALM360, a Unified Balance Sheet Management Platform for Credit Unions
QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is proud to announce the launch of ALM360, a comprehensive platform delivered through Beastro that unifies Asset/Liability Management (ALM), CECL modeling, financial simulation and optimization, liquidity reporting, profitability analysis, trading workflows, and peer benchmarking into a single, integrated platform. ALM360 centralizes data, assumptions, and calculations so every
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 05, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
AccuAccount Wins Best-in-Class Loan Management System at IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025
Alogent announced that its AccuAccount platform has been named Best-in-Class Loan Management System at the IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025. This honor recognizes AccuAccount’s innovation, with selection criteria including both solution advancements and demonstrated success in real-world deployments. Trusted by more than 32,000 bankers, AccuAccount, Alogent’s ECM solution designed for commercial lending, automates
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Support Hunger Relief in Maine
LEWISTON, ME — Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce three $5,000 donations to Good Shepherd Food Bank, High Street Food Pantry, and Seniors Plus. These contributions were made possible through funds raised as part of the credit union’s participation in the Campaign for Ending Hunger, a statewide initiative led by Maine’s Credit
Coastal Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions in Lending Division
Coastal Credit Union has announced two promotions within its lending division. Jenee Alston has been promoted to Vice President of Consumer Lending and Matthew Swanner has been promoted to Vice President of Indirect Lending. Both leaders bring extensive experience, deep industry expertise, and a strong track record of performance that will support Coastal’s continued growth
EECU’s Mobile Branch Brings Financial Services to Rural Fresno County Residents
FRESNO, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2025) – In a town where many residents face long drives to reach the nearest full-service bank, a large blue and white vehicle is changing that story. Educational Employees Credit Union’s (EECU) Mobile Branch is bringing financial services directly to families in Mendota through its partnership with the AMOR Wellness Center.
Cloudvirga’s New Integration With ICE PPE Enables Loan Officers To Shop Rates, Validate Eligibility And Manage Locks Within Horizon POS
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration using the latest API framework from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) for mortgage technology and available via the marketplace in the ICE digital lending platform. This modern framework enables industry participants to integrate to ICE solutions
5Point Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enable Historical Data Analysis and Personalize Member Experience
5Point Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to unify disparate systems, gain access to historical data, and create a more personalized experience for membership.
From Orchard to Outreach: Christian Financial Celebrates Autumn with Annual Giveback
terling Heights, Mich., (Dec. 1, 2025) – Christian Financial Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Autumn Apple Giveback on October 13, 2025, bringing together employees to support local nonprofits across Metro Detroit. The Giveback continues to grow each year, solidifying its role as the credit union’s largest annual volunteer initiative. This year, 187 employees volunteered
Princeton Federal Credit Union Appoints Dana Caragine as President/CEO
Princeton, NJ, December 1, 2025. Princeton Federal Credit Union (PFCU) has announced the appointment of Dana Caragine as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Samuel J. Paulicelli, who retires following an accomplished 21-year tenure. PFCU enters a new chapter focused on continued growth, innovation, and deepened community engagement under Caragine’s leadership. Reflecting on
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 1, 2025) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for its 2026 Annual Scholarship Program. The Foundation will be awarding over $267,000 in scholarships and educational grants to help students reach their academic goals.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 28, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Redwood Credit Union launches holiday gift and porch-to-pantry food drives
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) invites the community to give back this holiday season through its annual gift drive and a new porch-to-pantry food drive.
Vizo Financial’s December 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 December 2025 cover a variety topics including information security, credit union risks and security, economic insights and more!
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
CUES is proud to announce this year’s distinguished award recipients, celebrating visionary leaders and one exceptional credit union redefining excellence and inspiring the movement’s next generation of trailblazers.
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
October marked the return of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger’s annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge. The result was a record-breaking success, with credit unions raising $238,217—more than doubling the original goal and amplifying their statewide impact.
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
FRESNO, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools to celebrate exceptional educators and school staff at the 2025 Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards ceremony on November 20.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
SchoolsFirst FCU was recognized with three MAC Awards this year for standout digital, direct mail, and in-branch campaigns. Each delivered major results, including a 43 percent increase in certificate conversions and a 412 percent jump in reactivated Members.
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions
ebankIT, a global digital banking solutions provider for community financial institutions, announced a strategic partnership with Alogent, a global leader in banking and financial services software. This collaboration integrates ebankIT’s omnichannel digital banking platform with Alogent’s advanced remote deposit capture (RDC) and item processing platform, creating a unified experience that empowers financial institutions to accelerate
CRIF Celebrated on Nasdaq Tower for Advancing Credit Union and Auto Dealer Partnerships
ATLANTA — November 20, 2025 — CRIF lit up the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square to celebrate the momentum of its U.S. business, CRIF Select, and its growing impact on the auto lending ecosystem.
Hancock Federal Credit Union Signs with Synergent for New Core and Technology Agreements
WESTBROOK, ME – NOVEMBER 19, 2025 – Synergent® is proud to announce a new partnership with Hancock Federal Credit Union, which has signed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union has also entered into five-year agreements for a suite of integrated services, including Banno digital banking, bill pay, mobile
SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU
BECU and SAFE Credit Union today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to combine, uniting two purpose-driven credit unions with a shared commitment to the financial well-being of their members and the communities they serve. Upon completion, the combined credit union will serve 1.8 million members and operate more than 80 locations under BECU’s
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $15,000 FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF COASTAL AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Parsippany, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a successful fundraising effort that raised $15,000 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey. This achievement was made possible through their 13th Annual Golf Outing, which brought together industry professionals for a full day of golf, networking, and
Silver State Schools Credit Union Selects Chris Dickman as CFO
Las Vegas, NV — Silver State Schools Credit Union has selected Chris Dickman to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.
FOURLEAF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TRIPLES INDIRECT LENDING VOLUME AND EXPANDS NATIONALLY WITH ORIGENCE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AND LENDING SERVICES
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, a New York-based credit union with $14 billion in assets, has reached a significant milestone in its national expansion strategy, tripling its indirect lending originations and growing from a single-state operation to an eight-state footprint. This growth was enhanced by the engagement with Origence, helping FourLeaf Federal Credit Union to scale
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
Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite
Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia
Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair
State Employees’ Credit Union Helps North Carolinians Build Financial Skills Through Free Education Events
Final call for Michigan schools to apply for LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education Grant
Community Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation
CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair
Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year
Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Digital Asset Vault Milestone
EECU Supports 8th Annual Laotian Educational Conference
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 27, 2026
Quavo Named Winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series Fraud Prevention and Resolution Category
For Immediate Release – Peake Federal Credit Union Appoints Stacie Sloan as President/CEO
Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar
CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series
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
Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite
Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia
Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair
State Employees’ Credit Union Helps North Carolinians Build Financial Skills Through Free Education Events
Final call for Michigan schools to apply for LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education Grant
Community Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent
Quavo Unveils Industry’s First AI-Powered Analyst Delivering End-to-End 24/7 Dispute Automation
CUES Announces Mark Robnett as New Board Chair
Virginia Business Announces Chartway Credit Union as One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for Second Consecutive Year
Cooperative Credit Union Association Launches Data Strategy Assessment Initiative Powered by Arkatechture
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Digital Asset Vault Milestone
EECU Supports 8th Annual Laotian Educational Conference
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 27, 2026
Quavo Named Winner of the 2026 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series Fraud Prevention and Resolution Category
For Immediate Release – Peake Federal Credit Union Appoints Stacie Sloan as President/CEO
Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar
CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series
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
