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USSFCU Recognized Nationally as a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace
The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to announce that it has once again been named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace, a national recognition that celebrates organizations with exceptional workplace cultures. “We are honored to receive this national recognition,” said Timothy L. Anderson, President & CEO of USSFCU. “This award is
Carrie Lazar
March 27, 2025
USSFCU Hosts Kenyan Delegation for Insightful Discussion on Global Financial Cooperation
The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) proudly hosted a distinguished delegation from Kenya for a lunch reception and discussion on financial cooperation, economic trends, and regulatory frameworks. The delegation included representatives from the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA), the African Cooperative Development Foundation, and members of the Kenyan government.
Carrie Lazar
March 14, 2025
USSFCU Featured on The Balancing Act Local Edition Washington D.C.,
The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) was recently spotlighted on The Balancing Act Local Edition Washington D.C., highlighting its 90-year legacy of financial security, member-focused banking solutions, and community support. The segment aired on Sunday, February 22, and is now available online. The segment showcases USSFCU’s commitment to helping individuals and families achieve
Carrie Lazar
February 27, 2025
USSFCU Welcomes Don DiMatteo as Chief Lending Officer
The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Don DiMatteo as its new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). With over 35 years of experience in lending and financial services, DiMatteo brings a wealth of leadership, expertise, and a deep passion for member-focused lending solutions. DiMatteo’s career spans 17.5 years
Carrie Lazar
February 7, 2025
USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives
This holiday season, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to give back to the community through generous donations and impactful initiatives. Supporting local non-profits and creating opportunities for staff and members to contribute, USSFCU exemplifies the spirit of the season.
Carrie Lazar
December 18, 2024
USSFCU Celebrates an Award-Winning 2024: A Year of Workplace Excellence
Alexandria, VA, December 04, 2024 – The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is closing out 2024 on a high note, celebrating a series of prestigious accolades that highlight its commitment to workplace excellence, employee well-being, and a thriving organizational culture. These awards reflect USSFCU’s dedication to its employees and reinforce its standing as
Carrie Lazar
December 6, 2024
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Showcases Innovative AI Use at VMware Explore 2024
The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) stood out at VMware Explore 2024, a global conference held at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas. The conference, recognized for its emphasis on cloud technology and digital transformation, featured USSFCU’s groundbreaking use of private artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the member experience and streamline banking
Carrie Lazar
September 20, 2024
United States Senate Federal Credit Union Appoints Ricardo Pineres as Chief Risk Officer
The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ricardo Pineres as the new Chief Risk Officer, effective July 2024. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ricardo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in legal, compliance, and regulatory matters to USSFCU.
Carrie Lazar
August 14, 2024
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Honored as Top Workplace by The Washington Post!
The Washington Post’s annual Top Workplaces list celebrates organizations that prioritize their employees’ well-being, job satisfaction, and overall workplace culture. Being named a Top Workplace signifies USSFCU’s dedication to its team members and their professional growth. Impressively, USSFCU ranks within the top 2% in its industry for making employees feel appreciated.
Carrie Lazar
June 25, 2024
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing
Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as ...
National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union
National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as ...
Indianapolis Star Names Indiana Members Credit Union a Winner of the Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2026 Award
Indiana Members Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Indianapolis Star.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 05, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Chartway’s Week of Giving Brings Utah Communities Together for Celebrations and Sell-Out Fundraising Event
Chartway Credit Union’s Chartway Promise Foundation recently wrapped up a weeklong series of celebratory and fundraising events dedicated to delivering ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Expands Across California With Seven New Branches
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is expanding its statewide presence with seven new branches, bringing accessible, personalized financial services closer to ...
Five credit unions earn California’s Cal IIP Awards with assistance from CU Strategic Planning
All five credit unions that CU Strategic Planning assisted with applications to the California Investment & Innovation Program (Cal IIP) ...
3Rivers Credit Union Foundation Surpasses $132,000 in Community Giving During First Half of 2026
The 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation awarded $63,000 to 21 nonprofit organizations during its second grant cycle of 2026, bringing the ...
MERGER PLANNED FOR HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES CREDIT UNION (HACU) AND BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU)
HealthCare Associates Credit Union (HACU), a $479.4 million credit union headquartered in Lisle, IL, and Baxter Credit Union (BCU), a $6.5 ...
Centris Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify SaaS Platform to Modernize and Streamline Enterprise Deposit Processing
Alogent announced today that Centris Federal Credit Union, a $1.5 billion, Omaha-based financial institution, has selected Unify to modernize enterprise ...
Hartford Federal Credit Union Chooses Synergent as Partner for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (June 3, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases 2026 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
Landmark Benchmark Study Reveals How AI-Powered Dispute Management Is Closing the Gap Between Industry Average and Best-in-Class Performance
Credit Unions Reach 250+ Shared Member Stories Reflecting The People-First Purpose Of The Movement
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced that The Member Story Project has surpassed 250 published stories, a milestone that ...
NASCUS Urges Regulatory Modernization and Greater Clarity for State-Chartered Credit Unions in Comments to NCUA
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) submitted a comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) ...
Coastal Credit Union Hires Allison Liston, VP of Legal and Compliance
Coastal Credit Union has hired Allison Liston as its new Vice President of Legal and Compliance. She will lead the ...
Coastal Credit Union Now Live with CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
NEW YORK, NY – June 3, 2026 – Today, Coastal Credit Union announced an expanded partnership with Prizeout, going live ...
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Launch $250,000 for a Brighter America: A New Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a new community giving initiative celebrating ...
Illinois Credit Union League Applauds Passage of Legislation Extending Implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act to July 1, 2027
The Illinois Credit Union League applauds passage of SB 3645, legislation that extends implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 29, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Vizo Financial’s June 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
LAFCU awards $20,000 in scholarships through annual essay contest
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 Write to Educate ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Classroom of the Future Foundation to Celebrate 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union joined Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) to honor educators, students and community partners at the ...
Chartway Wins Eight 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Awards
Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce it is a 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Award winner for ...
eDOC Innovations Hosts Successful Advanced Fraud Solutions TrueChecks Webinar Focused on Fraud Prevention for Financial Institutions
eDOC conducted a webinar webinar in partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS), highlighting the powerful capabilities of the AFS TrueChecks® ...
Corporate One Names Jeff Blake Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced that Jeff Blake will join the organization as Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of ...
Gulf Winds Celebrates Older Americans Month with $5,000 Donation to the Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
Pensacola, Florida (May 27, 2026) – In celebration of Older Americans Month, Gulf Winds made a $5,000 donation to the ...
CREDIT UNION OF COLORADO FOUNDATION AWARDS $110,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 winners of its annual college scholarship program. The Foundation ...
Chartway Credit Union Continues Growth with Two New Branches
Chartway Credit Union continues to build on its momentum of strategic growth and community investment with the upcoming grand openings ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing
Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as ...
National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union
National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as ...
Indianapolis Star Names Indiana Members Credit Union a Winner of the Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2026 Award
Indiana Members Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Indianapolis Star.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 05, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Chartway’s Week of Giving Brings Utah Communities Together for Celebrations and Sell-Out Fundraising Event
Chartway Credit Union’s Chartway Promise Foundation recently wrapped up a weeklong series of celebratory and fundraising events dedicated to delivering ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Expands Across California With Seven New Branches
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is expanding its statewide presence with seven new branches, bringing accessible, personalized financial services closer to ...
Five credit unions earn California’s Cal IIP Awards with assistance from CU Strategic Planning
All five credit unions that CU Strategic Planning assisted with applications to the California Investment & Innovation Program (Cal IIP) ...
3Rivers Credit Union Foundation Surpasses $132,000 in Community Giving During First Half of 2026
The 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation awarded $63,000 to 21 nonprofit organizations during its second grant cycle of 2026, bringing the ...
MERGER PLANNED FOR HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES CREDIT UNION (HACU) AND BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU)
HealthCare Associates Credit Union (HACU), a $479.4 million credit union headquartered in Lisle, IL, and Baxter Credit Union (BCU), a $6.5 ...
Centris Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify SaaS Platform to Modernize and Streamline Enterprise Deposit Processing
Alogent announced today that Centris Federal Credit Union, a $1.5 billion, Omaha-based financial institution, has selected Unify to modernize enterprise ...
Hartford Federal Credit Union Chooses Synergent as Partner for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (June 3, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases 2026 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
Landmark Benchmark Study Reveals How AI-Powered Dispute Management Is Closing the Gap Between Industry Average and Best-in-Class Performance
Credit Unions Reach 250+ Shared Member Stories Reflecting The People-First Purpose Of The Movement
Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced that The Member Story Project has surpassed 250 published stories, a milestone that ...
NASCUS Urges Regulatory Modernization and Greater Clarity for State-Chartered Credit Unions in Comments to NCUA
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) submitted a comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) ...
Coastal Credit Union Hires Allison Liston, VP of Legal and Compliance
Coastal Credit Union has hired Allison Liston as its new Vice President of Legal and Compliance. She will lead the ...
Coastal Credit Union Now Live with CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards
NEW YORK, NY – June 3, 2026 – Today, Coastal Credit Union announced an expanded partnership with Prizeout, going live ...
Tower Federal Credit Union & TowerCares Foundation Launch $250,000 for a Brighter America: A New Community Giving Initiative Supporting Military, Veterans, and Children in Need
Tower Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a new community giving initiative celebrating ...
Illinois Credit Union League Applauds Passage of Legislation Extending Implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act to July 1, 2027
The Illinois Credit Union League applauds passage of SB 3645, legislation that extends implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 29, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Vizo Financial’s June 2026 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
LAFCU awards $20,000 in scholarships through annual essay contest
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 Write to Educate ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Classroom of the Future Foundation to Celebrate 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union joined Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) to honor educators, students and community partners at the ...
Chartway Wins Eight 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Awards
Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce it is a 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence and Industry Award winner for ...
eDOC Innovations Hosts Successful Advanced Fraud Solutions TrueChecks Webinar Focused on Fraud Prevention for Financial Institutions
eDOC conducted a webinar webinar in partnership with Advanced Fraud Solutions (AFS), highlighting the powerful capabilities of the AFS TrueChecks® ...
Corporate One Names Jeff Blake Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced that Jeff Blake will join the organization as Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of ...
Gulf Winds Celebrates Older Americans Month with $5,000 Donation to the Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
Pensacola, Florida (May 27, 2026) – In celebration of Older Americans Month, Gulf Winds made a $5,000 donation to the ...
CREDIT UNION OF COLORADO FOUNDATION AWARDS $110,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 winners of its annual college scholarship program. The Foundation ...
Chartway Credit Union Continues Growth with Two New Branches
Chartway Credit Union continues to build on its momentum of strategic growth and community investment with the upcoming grand openings ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 12, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Gulf Winds Welcomes Jennifer Perez as Vice President of Marketing
Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Marketing. In ...
National Cooperative Bank Provides $4 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union
National Cooperative Bank provided a $4 million subordinated debt loan to OnPath Federal Credit Union to support strategic initiatives, including member growth, branch and field ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Darena Merdzhanova as New Vice President of Compliance
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest credit unions, announces the hiring of Darena Merdzhanova, JD, MBA, CRCM as new Vice President of Compliance. ...
Indianapolis Star Names Indiana Members Credit Union a Winner of the Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2026 Award
Indiana Members Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Indianapolis Star.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 05, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.