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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 members while expanding support for initiatives working toward becoming fully chartered institutions. As communities across the country work to establish new credit unions, these forming entities face complex regulatory, operational, and capital requirements before receiving

QuantyPhi Welcomes Max Bade as ALM & CECL Analyst

QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is pleased to welcome Max Bade as ALM & CECL Analyst as the organization continues expanding its analytical capabilities to support credit unions navigating an increasingly complex financial environment. In this role, Bade will support credit unions with asset liability management, CECL analysis, liquidity planning, and balance

Will Valadez Earns SPHR Credential, Advancing Strategic HR Leadership at Corporate Central

Corporate Central is proud to recognize Will Valadez for earning the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, a prestigious credential administered by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) that signifies advanced expertise in strategic and policy-focused human resources leadership. The SPHR certification is awarded to senior-level HR professionals who demonstrate mastery in aligning human resources

Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro

Corporate Central and Middesk are turning business onboarding into a competitive advantage for credit unions. The organizations recently announced a partnership that delivers a powerful, automated Business Verification solution built to help credit unions onboard business members faster, reduce fraud, strengthen compliance, and confidently manage risk in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Available through Corporate

Corporate Central Promotes Hunter Cliffgard to Investment Analyst

Corporate Central is pleased to announce the promotion of Hunter Cliffgard from Investment Assistant to Investment Analyst, recognizing his strong contributions, continued professional development, and growing impact within the Investments department. In his new role, Cliffgard will support Corporate Central’s investment strategy and departmental objectives by performing and evaluating credit, asset-liability management (ALM), risk, liquidity,

Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires

Corporate Central has announced a leadership transition on its board of directors, marking the retirement of longtime volunteer Director Jay Magulski and the appointment of Vikram (Vic) Israni, CEO of GreenState Credit Union. Israni, who previously served as an Associate Director, was appointed as a Director at the December board meeting and will officially begin

Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute

Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Frederick Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President of Governance Risk & Compliance, and Sierra Randall, CCUFC, Member Experience Specialist, have successfully completed the Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Leadership Institute and earned the Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader (CWCUL) designation. The CWCUL designation is awarded to professionals who complete the

Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is pleased to announce the addition of Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager, strengthening the organization’s business development efforts and expanding its reach in key growth markets across the United States. In her new role, Martino will proactively evaluate credit unions’ financial environments, identify strategic needs, and position Corporate Central’s solutions to support

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

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

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

InterLutions Adds Passionate Service Leader Amy Pals to Support Growing Credit Union Network

InterLutions, the nation’s fastest-growing employee benefits Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Pals as its new Client Services Manager. In this key role, Pals will manage and administer InterLutions’ employee benefit solutions for Wisconsin credit unions, ensuring strong client support, high-quality service delivery, and continued regulatory compliance.

Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference

Corporate Central proudly hosted its debut Momentum: Insights, Innovation, and Connection conference October 7–9 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells and the energy was unmistakable. The event united credit union leaders, technology partners, and financial visionaries for an unforgettable experience focused on powering progress across the credit union movement.

Countdown to Momentum 2025

Momentum 2025 expands on the success of Corporate Central’s Economic Outlook event with three powerful days of learning, networking, and forward-thinking dialogue. Credit union leaders and professionals will explore today’s most pressing challenges and tomorrow’s biggest opportunities through expert presentations, interactive workshops, and dynamic networking experiences.

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.

InterLutions Promotes Sam Boore to Director of Operations

InterLutions, a leading provider of collaborative employee benefit solutions for credit unions, proudly announces the promotion of Sam Boore to Director of Operations. In this expanded leadership role, Boore will oversee the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of InterLutions’ services and sales teams, helping drive the future of consultative benefit solutions across the industry.

InterLutions and Acumen Financial Advantage Collaborate to Deliver Consultative Executive Benefit Services for Credit Unions

InterLutions, an innovative CUSO committed to enhancing employee benefits across the credit union industry, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Acumen Financial Advantage (AFA). This collaboration introduces a suite of Executive Benefit Consulting Services designed to help credit unions strengthen leadership retention, improve investment performance, and expand their charitable reach.

Corporate Central Launches Business ACH, Empowering Credit Unions to Deliver Modern Payment Solutions to Business Members

Corporate Central is proud to announce the official launch of Business ACH, the first solution under its growing Beastro Business suite of digital payment services. Business ACH enables credit unions to offer their business members a powerful, secure, and fully branded ACH platform for managing electronic payments—delivering speed, simplicity, and control via the credit union

Corporate Central Holds 44th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

Corporate Central held its 44th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 8, at the Kalahari Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI, in conjunction with The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Annual Convention & Exposition. The event brought together member credit union leaders from across the region, both in person and via a live stream on YouTube, to

InterLutions Welcomes Kelly Balodis as New Client Services Manager

InterLutions, the nation’s fastest-growing employee benefits Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), proudly announces the addition of Kelly Balodis as Client Services Manager. In this key role, Balodis will be responsible for managing and administering employee benefit programs, supporting credit union clients and their employees, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Corporate Central Announces Corporate Certificates Now Available in Beastro

Corporate Central is thrilled to announce that Corporate Certificates are now live in Beastro, the corporate’s innovative platform for seamless money movement, credit union interactions, engagements, and transactions in a secure digital environment. This exciting new feature enhances the members’ investment experience, empowering credit unions to manage their investments more efficiently and effectively.

QuantyPhi Launches New CECL Validation Service to Support Credit Union Compliance and Accuracy

QuantyPhi, a balance sheet optimization CUSO for credit unions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new CECL Validation service. Designed to ensure credit unions’ compliance with the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting standard, the service provides a comprehensive review and validation of CECL processes to enhance accuracy, reliability, and regulatory alignment.

Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge will be instrumental in supporting the growth and success of Corporate Central. She will work closely with member credit unions, proactively assessing their financial climates, identifying specific needs, and positioning Corporate Central’s products and solutions

Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary

Indiana Members Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card by naming Pink ...
Marketing

Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union

Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park

Coastal Credit Union welcomed more than 60 students and volunteers to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Wednesday, May ...
Strategic Partnerships

Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings

A new partnership between Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions gives credit unions access to specialized risk management solutions. The ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
Strategic Partnerships

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union announce a strategic partnership and planned merger, bringing together two Michigan-based credit ...
Technology

Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments

Alogent has been named a finalist in three categories at the PayTech Awards, earning recognition for Best AI Solution – ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Intelligence Report: Spirit Airlines Shutdown Triggers 1,000% Surge in Chargeback Claims Across Issuer Network

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates 65 Years of Member Focused Service

We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of partnership, progress, and community impact. From our roots serving IBM employees to supporting ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU celebrates graduates of financial education program aimed at strengthening community financial stability

LANSING, Mich. — For many participants, the Pathway to Financial Transformation program represents more than financial education — it’s a ...
Making A Difference

Employee-Led Giving at 3Rivers Drives $1.5M+ in Community Impact

I’m sharing a story from 3Rivers Credit Union on how our employee-led giving campaign has generated more than $1.5 million ...
Marketing

One Nevada Named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner

LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner, joining an ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU offering $10,000 in grants to help individuals improve their financial futures

LANSING, Mich. — For many people, financial progress can be undone by one medical bill, one high-interest balance or one ...
Lending

CU STUDENT CHOICE MARKS 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH WORDS OF WISDOM AND SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of education financing solutions for credit unions, marked its 18th anniversary on May 5 ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Renames Charitable Foundation

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) announced today that it has renamed its charitable foundation, formerly known as the ...
Strategic Partnerships

TW Lending Group Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

TW Lending Group has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Operations & HR

Tina Muth Promoted to Market President of Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas Credit Union has promoted Tina Muth as Market President, leading strategic expansion and operations for the Aggieland Credit ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 01, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Other

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 ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary

Indiana Members Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card by naming Pink ...
Marketing

Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union

Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park

Coastal Credit Union welcomed more than 60 students and volunteers to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Wednesday, May ...
Strategic Partnerships

Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings

A new partnership between Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions gives credit unions access to specialized risk management solutions. The ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.
Strategic Partnerships

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union announce a strategic partnership and planned merger, bringing together two Michigan-based credit ...
Technology

Alogent Earns Three Finalist Nominations at the 2026 PayTech Awards for AI Driven Fraud Prevention and Consumer and Business Payments

Alogent has been named a finalist in three categories at the PayTech Awards, earning recognition for Best AI Solution – ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Intelligence Report: Spirit Airlines Shutdown Triggers 1,000% Surge in Chargeback Claims Across Issuer Network

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading AI disputes technology partner and strategic advisor for financial institutions and technology companies, today announced ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates 65 Years of Member Focused Service

We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of partnership, progress, and community impact. From our roots serving IBM employees to supporting ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU celebrates graduates of financial education program aimed at strengthening community financial stability

LANSING, Mich. — For many participants, the Pathway to Financial Transformation program represents more than financial education — it’s a ...
Making A Difference

Employee-Led Giving at 3Rivers Drives $1.5M+ in Community Impact

I’m sharing a story from 3Rivers Credit Union on how our employee-led giving campaign has generated more than $1.5 million ...
Marketing

One Nevada Named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner

LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner, joining an ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU offering $10,000 in grants to help individuals improve their financial futures

LANSING, Mich. — For many people, financial progress can be undone by one medical bill, one high-interest balance or one ...
Lending

CU STUDENT CHOICE MARKS 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH WORDS OF WISDOM AND SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of education financing solutions for credit unions, marked its 18th anniversary on May 5 ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Renames Charitable Foundation

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) announced today that it has renamed its charitable foundation, formerly known as the ...
Strategic Partnerships

TW Lending Group Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

TW Lending Group has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment ...
Operations & HR

Tina Muth Promoted to Market President of Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas Credit Union has promoted Tina Muth as Market President, leading strategic expansion and operations for the Aggieland Credit ...
Making A Difference

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 01, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Other

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 ...

Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 10th Anniversary Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary

Indiana Members Credit Union is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card by naming Pink Ribbon Connection as the 2026–2027 ...

Fort Worth Community Credit Union Announces Name Change to Worth Credit Union

Fort Worth, Texas — May 1, 2026 — Fort Worth Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it will o8icially change its name to ...

Coastal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Field Trip for Title I Students at Coastal Music Park

Coastal Credit Union welcomed more than 60 students and volunteers to the Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Wednesday, May 6 for a hands-on financial ...

Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management Offerings

A new partnership between Vizo Financial and TCT Risk Solutions gives credit unions access to specialized risk management solutions. The goal is to offer credit ...

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Debra Watts, David Gouin, and M. Christina Rivera.

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union Announce Strategic Partnership

CASE Credit Union and Team One Credit Union announce a strategic partnership and planned merger, bringing together two Michigan-based credit unions, each with more than ...
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