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Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees

As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the Perpetual Contributed Capital (PCC) dividend rate to members has been increased to 3.00% as of January 1, 2026, and total dividends have now exceeded $150 million. In addition, to thank members for their unwavering loyalty,

For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO

Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2, 2026, concluding a comprehensive national search and marking the beginning of an important new chapter for the organization. Sleek succeeds Robert Flanyak, who is slated to retire in

CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners

CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational solutions and services to credit unions nationwide, today announced it has acquired Constellation Digital Partners, a credit-union-owned digital banking platform focused on collaboration, shared innovation, and member-centric digital experiences. This strategic acquisition brings together two

Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist

Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more than 13 years of experience helping organizations connect systems, share data securely, and build technology that supports reliable, real-time operations. In this new role, Ahmad will focus on building and maintaining the technology connections that

Vizo Financial’s January 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 January 2026 cover a variety topics including BSA/AML compliance training, ACH, and mobile deposit capture risk management and compliance.

ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) as its first Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion, recognizing his leadership and advocacy for credit unions and their members. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. LaHood has supported key policies impacting more than 300,000 credit union members in

Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists

Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their exceptional commitment to delivering outstanding service and enhancing the overall member experience. In their new roles, Randall and Dohm will be instrumental in shaping how members interact with Corporate Central, addressing complex needs, and leading

BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT

BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This recognition highlights BCU’s belief that taking care of our people leads to better experiences for our members. From flexible work arrangements and inclusive culture to professional development and fun onsite perks, the Credit Union committed

ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley

Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC, the firm’s SEC-registered investment adviser (RIA) subsidiary.

For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO

Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected leader within the credit union movement, DaVee brings deep industry expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a proven commitment to strengthening organizations that serve credit unions and their

SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union announced that its Third-Party Administrator (TPA) affiliate, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, LLC, successfully onboarded a number of new school districts in California in 2025, greatly expanding its presence into new regions. As a TPA, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration helps school districts with IRS plan compliance, education and customized personal financial advice.

LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $389,598 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s annual celebration breakfast. This year’s donations brought the LGE Foundation’s lifetime giving total to over $3 million, marking an impactful milestone in LGE’s commitment to the metro Atlanta and northwest Georgia communities.

C.A.R.E.S. in Action: Peach State FCU Completes Successful Toys for Tots Drive

Peach State FCU recently completed a successful toy drive in support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Every year, the credit union invites members and staff to donate new, unwrapped toys and bring them to one of its branch locations. This year’s drive comes at a time when many families across Georgia and

CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO

Mount Vernon, OH, November 21, 2025. CES Credit Union has selected Mike Copley as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Copley, who has been a key leader at CES for more than a decade, steps into the role following the retirement of Sandy Coffing. Sandy concludes over 30 years with CES, and the credit

BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is donating $450,000 to nonprofit organizations as part of its annual People Helping People Awards. Each year, BECU invites its members to nominate nonprofits that are improving access to education and economic opportunities, promoting health and wellness, providing basic needs, strengthening local communities or caring for the environment. In 2025,

Coastal Credit Union Collects Toys for 200 Children in Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

Coastal Credit Union announced that it collected toys for 200 children in need, in partnership with the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Coastal hosted Angel Trees at all area branches from November 10 to December 5. Credit union members and employees generously donated, ensuring that 100% of the angels available at Coastal were adopted.

Informed.IQ Secures $63 Million from Invictus Growth Partners to Advance AI-Powered Fraud Prevention and Loan Verification

Informed.IQ, the leader in AI-powered loan verification and fraud prevention, today announced a $63 million growth equity investment from Invictus Growth Partners (“Invictus”). Trusted by the nation’s largest banks, Informed.IQ delivers category-defining agentic AI that verifies loans and stops fraud. The company has proven its platform at scale and serves seven of the top ten

Vizo Financial Gives Back more than $4.8 Million to Capital Members

Recognizing the critical role its capital members played in its financial success this year, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is giving back upwards of $4.8 million to them in the form of a service usage credit and a higher rate on the Perpetual Contributed Capital account in December.

Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation

Illinois State Credit Union selected a SaaS deployment of Alogent’s Unify to deliver a modern, member-focused experience and enhance deposit automation across the teller and mobile deposit channels with greater scalability and efficiency. Once implemented, Unify will provide a cloud-native platform that includes deep core integration, integrated teller capabilities, and real-time balancing, while reducing manual

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

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R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger

Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC Innovations Partners with Corelation to Deliver Seamless, Core-Connected eSignature Solutions for Credit Unions

eDOC and Corelation partners to create a direct integration between eDOCSignature and the Keystone core, with continued enhancements planned to ...
Making A Difference

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education ...
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Vizo Financial’s May 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Making A Difference

EECU Helps First-Generation College Students Build Credit Confidence

FRESNO, Calif. (April 29, 2026) – First-generation college students in Fresno City College’s PUENTE program took a step toward financial ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Issues 2026 Impact Report

Coastal Credit Union’s 2026 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting Coastal’s 2025 accomplishments and ...
Strategic Partnerships

Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members

Corporate Central continues to invest in the future of the credit union movement, proudly welcoming two de novo credit union ...
Technology

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration

DaLand CUSO, in collaboration with Corelation, is highlighting the KeyStone integration of Coin2Core®, an innovative digital asset solution built using ...
Other

ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League: Illinois state-chartered credit unions will receive $1,315,968 in regulatory fee credits in 2026, resulting in ...

Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots

LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League ...
Personnel Promotions

CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness

TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma as ...
Marketing

Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union relocates Ukiah branch to modern new site

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has moved its Ukiah branch from its current location at 195 S. Orchard Boulevard to a ...
Marketing

Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education

FRESNO, Calif. (April 24, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been recognized by the Fresno Compact with the ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted BethAnn Bailey to branch manager and Diane Myall to assistant quality assurance manager, recognizing ...
Charity Events

LAFCU to award $2,500 in grants to Michigan teachers

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again accepting applications for its Teachers Grant Contest, providing financial support to educators across ...
Making A Difference

Gulf Winds Credit Union Contributes $10,000 Gift to Rally Gulf Coast for Childhood Cancer Research

Pensacola, Florida (April 23, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf ...
Strategic Partnerships

Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services

As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready ...
Technology

Alogent Receives Federal Reserve Authorization to Directly Exchange X9 Check Image Files for Banks and Credit Unions, Expanding its Role as a Payments Infrastructure Provider

Alogent announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards

FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program

Family Trust Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to launch ...
Other

Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report

BECU, the fifth largest credit union in the U.S., released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening ...
Other

The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election following the League’s ...
Other

Boucoup Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2026 American Business Awards®

Boucoup won a Gold Stevie® Award in the 2026 American Business Awards® in the Apps for Family & Kids category, ...
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R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger

Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC Innovations Partners with Corelation to Deliver Seamless, Core-Connected eSignature Solutions for Credit Unions

eDOC and Corelation partners to create a direct integration between eDOCSignature and the Keystone core, with continued enhancements planned to ...
Making A Difference

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s May 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Making A Difference

EECU Helps First-Generation College Students Build Credit Confidence

FRESNO, Calif. (April 29, 2026) – First-generation college students in Fresno City College’s PUENTE program took a step toward financial ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Issues 2026 Impact Report

Coastal Credit Union’s 2026 Member & Community Impact Report is now available. In addition to highlighting Coastal’s 2025 accomplishments and ...
Strategic Partnerships

Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members

Corporate Central continues to invest in the future of the credit union movement, proudly welcoming two de novo credit union ...
Technology

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration

DaLand CUSO, in collaboration with Corelation, is highlighting the KeyStone integration of Coin2Core®, an innovative digital asset solution built using ...
Other

ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League: Illinois state-chartered credit unions will receive $1,315,968 in regulatory fee credits in 2026, resulting in ...

Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots

LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League ...
Personnel Promotions

CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness

TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma as ...
Marketing

Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union relocates Ukiah branch to modern new site

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has moved its Ukiah branch from its current location at 195 S. Orchard Boulevard to a ...
Marketing

Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education

FRESNO, Calif. (April 24, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been recognized by the Fresno Compact with the ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted BethAnn Bailey to branch manager and Diane Myall to assistant quality assurance manager, recognizing ...
Charity Events

LAFCU to award $2,500 in grants to Michigan teachers

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again accepting applications for its Teachers Grant Contest, providing financial support to educators across ...
Making A Difference

Gulf Winds Credit Union Contributes $10,000 Gift to Rally Gulf Coast for Childhood Cancer Research

Pensacola, Florida (April 23, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf ...
Strategic Partnerships

Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services

As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready ...
Technology

Alogent Receives Federal Reserve Authorization to Directly Exchange X9 Check Image Files for Banks and Credit Unions, Expanding its Role as a Payments Infrastructure Provider

Alogent announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards

FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program

Family Trust Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to launch ...
Other

Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report

BECU, the fifth largest credit union in the U.S., released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening ...
Other

The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election following the League’s ...
Other

Boucoup Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2026 American Business Awards®

Boucoup won a Gold Stevie® Award in the 2026 American Business Awards® in the Apps for Family & Kids category, ...

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union Merger

Hello, I’m reaching out to share a press release announcing the approved merger of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union and Redbrand Credit Union, effective May 1, ...

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Earns Three National Diamond Awards for Innovative Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has been recognized for national excellence in marketing, earning three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council. ...

eDOC Innovations Partners with Corelation to Deliver Seamless, Core-Connected eSignature Solutions for Credit Unions

eDOC and Corelation partners to create a direct integration between eDOCSignature and the Keystone core, with continued enhancements planned to further streamline workflows and expand ...

LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Fourth Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program

LendKey, the pioneer of digital network lending, and Member Student Lending, a national credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to student lending, today announced the ...

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Gallagher to VP, Support Services & Branch Expansion

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Gallagher to Vice President of Support Services and Branch Expansion. In this expanded leadership role, Gallagher will assume responsibility ...

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for 7th Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Heroes in Education Awards Dinner, recognizing outstanding contributions ...
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