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.
Credit Unions in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
Credit Unions Kids at Heart, a charitable organization founded by Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union in 1996, and its participating credit unions will again organize awareness-raising activities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recognizing Moyamoya Disease Awareness Day on May 6.
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
May 2, 2024
Connect FSS Selects Vertifi Software for FedNow Instant Payments Solution
Connect FSS, the US-based Software as a Service technology and digital banking provider, has selected Vertifi Software, LLC, a wholly owned CUSO of EasCorp, to implement the systems and technology required for Connect’s instant payments solution for the FedNow® Service.
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
March 13, 2024
EasCorp’s 2023 Invitational Golf Tournament Raises a Record $57,000 for Research on Pediatric Neurological Disorders
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp) announced a record $57,000 was raised at its 2023 Invitational Golf Tournament benefitting Credit Unions Kids at Heart®. On Monday, September 11, 2023, more than 120 golfers and volunteers gathered at Tedesco Country Club in Marblehead, MA, for the annual golf tournament. The tournament featured contests, games, and an
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
September 27, 2023
Service Credit Union Joins the FedNow® Service with the Vertifi Software Solution
Service Credit Union announced today it is live on the Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service. The largest credit union in New Hampshire, Service Credit Union worked closely with its technology provider, Vertifi Software of Burlington, Massachusetts, to build the transaction processing gateway that integrates the credit union’s core and digital banking systems with the new instant
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
September 18, 2023
Vertifi Software Supports the FedNow Service, Advancing U.S. Payments System
Vertifi Software, LLC, (“Vertifi”) announced today it is now supporting live transactions on the Federal Reserve’s new instant payment rail, the FedNow Service. Vertifi is among the first service providers supporting transaction activity for financial institutions on the service.
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
July 20, 2023
EasCorp Joins the FedNow Service
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (“EasCorp”) announced it is live on the Federal Reserve’s new instant payment rail, the FedNow Service. Among the first depository institutions, EasCorp is now able to support payment activity through settlement and liquidity services.
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
July 20, 2023
Vertifi Software Completes Certification for Federal Reserve’s New Instant Payment Service
Vertifi Software, LLC, is among the first in the industry to complete testing and certification for the FedNowSM Service, the Federal Reserve’s new instant payment offering launching in July 2023. The service will enable financial institutions to offer 24x7x365 instant payments, allowing customers to send and receive money immediately.
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
May 22, 2023
EasCorp Launches Pioneering Instant Payments Academy
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp) recently announced EasCorp’s Instant Payments Academy designed to prepare credit unions for FedNow℠ and instant payments.
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
November 16, 2022
EasCorp featured in the Federal Reserves new FedNowSM Service Provider Showcase
Burlington, Massachusetts, March 9, 2022 EasCorp is proud to be featured in the Federal Reserves new FedNow Service Provider Showcase, an online re
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
March 11, 2022
EasCorp Selects New President/Chief Executive Officer
The Board of EasCorp recently announced the appointment of Cynthia Nelson as President/CEO effective January 3, 2022.
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (EasCorp)
January 7, 2022
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays ...
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation
Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs
CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience
First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker
American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage
GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services
Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...
Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%
TruChoice Federal Credit Union increased assets more than 60% over five years by moving in-house systems to one consolidated external ...
INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service
Samuel Kamwenji, Manager of Community Relations and Business Development at INOVA Federal Credit Union, received the Minority Business Excellence Award ...
NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference
San Antonio, TX – October 4, 2024 – The National Council of Firefighters Credit Unions (NCOFCU) is proud to announce ...
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger
LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union proudly announced the success of its recent “Strapped for Cash” fundraiser, held ...
Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast
SafeAmerica Credit Union proudly announces that Amrita Prasad, a key leader in its financial team, recently participated in the latest ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across ...
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays ...
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will ...
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which ...
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union ...
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson ...
Autotruck Financial Credit Union Chooses Sharetec for Shared Values and Digital Innovation
Sharetec, a leading provider of core software and digital innovations, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Kentucky-based credit ...
Landings Credit Union Secures $81,000 Ahead Grant to Support Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) Economic Empowerment Programs
CONTACT: Cecilia Ashe, Chief Operations Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: (480) 967-9475 EMAIL: cashe@landingscu.org WEBSITE: https://www.landingscu.org LANDINGS CREDIT UNION SECURES ...
First Hope Bank Partners with Arkatechture to Drive Data Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience
First Hope Bank, a family-owned community bank in New Jersey established in 1911, has formed a strategic partnership with Arkatechture, ...
SECU’s Leigh Brady Named to 2024 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List by American Banker
American Banker has named State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady as one of the “Most Powerful ...
GreenState appoints new Chief Risk Officer, Ryan Gage
GreenState Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Gage as its new Chief Risk Officer. Gage comes ...
Chartway Credit Union Expands with New Branches, Products, & Services
Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce several initiatives that expand its footprint and enhance service offerings, reflecting its commitment ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Two to Branch Manager Positions in Indiana
United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Crystal Hudson and Shannon Schock have been promoted to Branch Manager positions ...
GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Cooper to Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek. ...
Maine Credit Union Grows Assets by More Than 60%
TruChoice Federal Credit Union increased assets more than 60% over five years by moving in-house systems to one consolidated external ...
INOVA’S Samuel Kamwenji Receives Minority Business Excellence Award for Service
Samuel Kamwenji, Manager of Community Relations and Business Development at INOVA Federal Credit Union, received the Minority Business Excellence Award ...
NCOFCU Awards it 2024 Vollunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achivement Awards at their San Antonio Conference
San Antonio, TX – October 4, 2024 – The National Council of Firefighters Credit Unions (NCOFCU) is proud to announce ...
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Raises Over $1,000 in One Day for the Campaign for Ending Hunger
LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union proudly announced the success of its recent “Strapped for Cash” fundraiser, held ...
Amrita Prasad of SafeAmerica Credit Union Featured on Women of Community Banking Video Podcast
SafeAmerica Credit Union proudly announces that Amrita Prasad, a key leader in its financial team, recently participated in the latest ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Eltropy Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at VentureTech 2024, Celebrates Industry Innovation
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), showcased its innovative safe AI technology at VentureTech 2024, held ...
Advia Credit Union Launches Instant Payments with FedNow® and RTP, Enhancing Member Experience
Advia Credit Union, serving nearly 200,000 members across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, is excited to share that it now offers ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida -based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment ...
Horizon Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA, November 4, 2024 – Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 ...
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been ...
Coastal Credit Union Collecting Toys for Tots
Coastal Credit Union has partnered with iHeart Radio and the United States Marine Corps to sponsor this year’s Toys for ...
Six Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Services
As part of its ongoing efforts to help more credit union members with homeownership, myCUmortgage is excited to announce six ...
LGE Community Credit Union wins two Marketing Association of Credit Unions awards
LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two awards from the Marketing Association ...
INTRODUCING TRIUNITY FOUNDATION: HELPING ELIMINATE DEBT FOR THOSE FACING TERMINAL ILLNESSES
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of TriUnity Foundation, a groundbreaking foundation in the credit ...
Alogent Launches Alogent Shield: Advanced Check Fraud Mitigation Suite of Capabilities Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Reduce Losses Across All Deposit Channels
Alogent launched Alogent Shield, an advanced set of comprehensive features designed to tackle the rising threat of check fraud across all deposit channels. With two ...
Aggieland Credit Union Finances $53,000 in Texas A&M Student-run Entrepreneurial Ventures
Aggieland Credit Union funded $53,000 in short-term business loans for 12 student teams participating in the 2024 Texas A&M Mays Business School Integrated Business Experience ...
Eltropy CEO to Address Branch Banking Innovation at Future Branches 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversions platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Co-founder and CEO Ashish Garg will deliver a keynote address at ...
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Help Military Heroes, Veterans and Children in Need
Dogs are known for their ability to provide emotional support, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and foster social connections, which makes them invaluable in helping ...
Coastal Credit Union School Supply Drive Benefits 29 Local Schools
Coastal Credit Union recently delivered nearly 11,000 school supplies to 29 Elementary schools throughout the counties that the credit union serves. Supplies were delivered during ...
United Federal Credit Union Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson will join United’s Strategic Leadership ...