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The Press Center allows credit unions and their partners to share important news and keep accomplishments front and center in the credit union industry.

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Vizo Financial Launches DefaultSleuth to Help Credit Unions Shift from Reactive Collections to Proactive Risk Prevention

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union introduced DefaultSleuth, a behavioral-first risk intelligence platform designed to help credit unions manage default risk by detecting financial strain before delinquency. DefaultSleuth was developed by VAIIL, an innovation CUSO co-owned by Vizo Financial. It examines behavioral signals across loans, deposits and transaction activity to identify early indicators of financial strain,

Vizo Financial’s March 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 March 2026 cover a variety topics including Regulation CC, risk management, talent development, economics and finance.

Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference to Feature Education on AI Risk, Cyber Threats & Payments Fraud

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is holding its annual Risk Management Conference in Hershey, Pa., on April 22-24, 2026. Held at The Hotel Hershey, the conference will feature education sessions led by industry experts on cybersecurity, compliance, fraud and AI. Attendees may earn continuing education credits and participate in valuable networking opportunities.

Vizo Financial’s February 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 February 2026 cover a variety topics including ACH, economics, finance and instant payments risk management.

Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025

In 2025, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union initiated its Education Rewards Program, which allows attendees to earn points on an individual and credit union level for every conference, workshop and CPE-qualifying webinar they attended. The Corporate held seventy educational events, with more than 3,600 credit union personnel attending, and awarded eighty-nine continuing professional education (CPE)

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.

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.

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!

Vizo Financial’s November 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 November 2025 cover a variety topics including payments, enterprise risk management, Regulation E compliance and more!

Vizo Financial’s October 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 October 2025 cover a variety topics including ACH exception handling, personal growth, leadership, member growth strategies and more!

Vizo Financial’s September 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 September 2025 cover a variety topics including International ACH transactions, information security, risk and more!

Vizo Financial’s August 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 August 2025 cover a variety topics including BSA/AML, payments, check processing, ISO 20022, FedNow, ALM and more!

Vizo Financial’s 2025 Financial Conference to Offer Valuable Industry Insights with Strong Lineup of Speakers

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union will hold its well-respected financial conference on September 10-12, 2025, at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. Financial industry experts from Bloomberg, Wells Fargo and other top-tier institutions will offer educational sessions to provide attendees with valuable information and approaches. Registration closes on August 29, 2025.

Vizo Financial’s July 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 in July 2025 cover a variety topics including ACH operations, Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering training, effective management techniques, economic analysis

Vizo Financial’s June 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 in June 2025 cover a variety topics including vendor management, risk preparedness, payments, fraud, AI and more.

Vizo Financial’s May 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. Here is a full list of our upcoming educational opportunities for April 2025.

FedChoice Charitable Foundation Brings Education & Welfare Initiatives to Community with Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant

Funds awarded through Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union’s Empowerment Grants program, established in 2023, enabled the FedChoice Charitable Foundation to provide $5,000 for its Positive Impact Project. The project awarded educational scholarships and funded grants to help teachers enhance their classroom learning and allow schools to distribute school supplies and other necessities to low-income families.

Vizo Financial’s April 2025 Education Calendar

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is committed to ensuring the long-term success of your credit union, which is why we provide a wide array of educational conferences, workshops and webinars. Vizo Financial is pleased to announce our educational opportunities for the month of April 2025.

A Tribute to Ed Fox: Honoring the Life and Leadership of Mid-Atlantic Corporate’s Former CEO

Edward J. (Ed) Fox, former CEO of Mid-Atlantic Corporate Federal Credit Union, passed away on March 9, 2025. Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union was formed by a merger of Mid-Atlantic Corporate Federal Credit Union and First Carolina Corporate Credit Union. Many of the Corporate’s employees remember the impact that Ed’s vision and dedication made on

Vizo Financial Wins Third Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Vizo Financial has been named a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for the third consecutive year. Gallup analyzed team engagement and performance data on more than three million employees in 347 organizations across 53 industries and in 90 countries. The press release below was sent to multiple media outlets yesterday, March 12, 2025.

Marketing

CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC  – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit ...

LAFCU to host free Shred Day event April 25

LANSING, Mich. — With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often ...
Other

36 Innovators, One Transformative Program: Introducing the 2026 CUES Emerge Cohort

MADISON, WI — March 26, 2026 —Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the ...

2026 ALM First Financial Institute Wraps Up with Insightful Key Takeaways after 3-Days of Learning

Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton ...

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Day 1 of ALM First Financial Institute Kicks Off with Economic Overview, Depository Trends & Timely Insights

Dallas, TX – The first day of ALM First’s Financial Institute kicked off yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas with ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Securityplus Federal Credit Union Elevates Strategy and Lending Leadership with Key Executive Moves

Baltimore, MD, March 23, 2026. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most diverse credit unions, announces key ...
Strategic Partnerships

Orsa Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Digital Member Experience

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, announced today that orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) selected ...
Lending

University of Lending: Strengthening Credit Union Lending from the Inside Out

Led by Lorrie Wohlfeil of Lending Solutions Consulting, Inc., the University of Lending equips credit union professionals with the tools ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Friends of Sacramento Arts for the 2026 Heroes of Arts Education Gala

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with Friends of Sacramento Arts to honor educators and community advocates at the fourth annual ...
Personnel Promotions

BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU) ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN 

Baxter Credit Union (BCU) today announced that following regular succession planning discussions with the Board of Directors, BCU’s President/CEO, Michael G. Valentine, ...
Strategic Partnerships

Kemba Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner

Kemba Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to build the data foundation needed to operate more proactively, deliver targeted member ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations recognizing her leadership, operational expertise and ...
Other

Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union

Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, with representation across roles including leadership and 33% ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Recognized with Great Benefits Award from Mployer

ACUMA is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the 2026 Great Benefits Award from Mployer, the industry-standard ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes longtime employee Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU continues to invest in internal leadership with the promotion of Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager, ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members

The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) is pleased to welcome three new board members, increasing the current Board of ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC Innovations and Advanced Fraud Solutions Partner to Bring Deposit Fraud Intelligence to Credit Union Check Imaging

eDOC and AFS partner to bring deposit fraud intelligence to eDOC’s credit union check processing clients, giving them the ability ...
Other

Indiana Members Credit Union Celebrates Bottleworks Headquarters Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary

Indiana Members Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its Bottleworks Corporate Headquarters with a ribbon cutting and community celebration, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Expand Financial Education with New Curriculum Focused on Protecting Assets and Preventing Fraud

Fraud is on the rise and Maine Credit Unions are stepping up. “Protecting Your Assets,” the latest financial education curriculum ...
Other

LGE Community Credit Union honored with MemberXP Best of the Best Award

LGE Community Credit Union has been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 MemberXP Best of the Best Award, ...
Other

Illinois Credit Union League Announces New Young Professional Associate Director Position

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) has created its first Young Professional Associate Director position on its Board of Directors ...
Strategic Partnerships

FMSI and Appli Partner to Help Credit Union Branches Drive Member Revenue

FMSI, a provider of branch performance and workforce management software for financial institutions, and Appli, whose AI-powered financial calculators are ...
Technology

Alogent’s FASTdocs Earns Finalist Spot in CreditUnions.com’s 2026 Innovation Series for Employee Enablement

Alogent today announced that its FASTdocs platform has been named a finalist in CreditUnions.com’s Innovation Series in the Employee Enablement ...
Other

Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year

For the fourth year in a row, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union has earned the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award ...
Marketing

EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (March 10, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 13th Annual Latino Student Success Conference ...
New Product Releases

Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows

Suntell announced the release of SpreadIQ, an AI-powered capability within the Square 1 Credit Suite designed to automate tax return ...
Marketing

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES DAYMOND JOHN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’26 CONFERENCE

Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced acclaimed entrepreneur, branding expert, and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John will ...
Strategic Partnerships

ELGA Credit Union Completes Acquisition of Marine Bank

GRAND BLANC, Mich. & VERO BEACH, Fla.-ELGA Credit Union has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Marine Bancorp ...
Personnel Promotions

Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO

Springfield, IL— Heartland Credit Union has selected Aaron Rios to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer. He was placed ...
Marketing

CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC  – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit ...

LAFCU to host free Shred Day event April 25

LANSING, Mich. — With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often ...
Other

36 Innovators, One Transformative Program: Introducing the 2026 CUES Emerge Cohort

MADISON, WI — March 26, 2026 —Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the ...

2026 ALM First Financial Institute Wraps Up with Insightful Key Takeaways after 3-Days of Learning

Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton ...

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Day 1 of ALM First Financial Institute Kicks Off with Economic Overview, Depository Trends & Timely Insights

Dallas, TX – The first day of ALM First’s Financial Institute kicked off yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas with ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Securityplus Federal Credit Union Elevates Strategy and Lending Leadership with Key Executive Moves

Baltimore, MD, March 23, 2026. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most diverse credit unions, announces key ...
Strategic Partnerships

Orsa Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Digital Member Experience

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, announced today that orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) selected ...
Lending

University of Lending: Strengthening Credit Union Lending from the Inside Out

Led by Lorrie Wohlfeil of Lending Solutions Consulting, Inc., the University of Lending equips credit union professionals with the tools ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Friends of Sacramento Arts for the 2026 Heroes of Arts Education Gala

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with Friends of Sacramento Arts to honor educators and community advocates at the fourth annual ...
Personnel Promotions

BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU) ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN 

Baxter Credit Union (BCU) today announced that following regular succession planning discussions with the Board of Directors, BCU’s President/CEO, Michael G. Valentine, ...
Strategic Partnerships

Kemba Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner

Kemba Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to build the data foundation needed to operate more proactively, deliver targeted member ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations recognizing her leadership, operational expertise and ...
Other

Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union

Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, with representation across roles including leadership and 33% ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Recognized with Great Benefits Award from Mployer

ACUMA is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the 2026 Great Benefits Award from Mployer, the industry-standard ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes longtime employee Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU continues to invest in internal leadership with the promotion of Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager, ...
Operations & HR

ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members

The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) is pleased to welcome three new board members, increasing the current Board of ...
Strategic Partnerships

eDOC Innovations and Advanced Fraud Solutions Partner to Bring Deposit Fraud Intelligence to Credit Union Check Imaging

eDOC and AFS partner to bring deposit fraud intelligence to eDOC’s credit union check processing clients, giving them the ability ...
Other

Indiana Members Credit Union Celebrates Bottleworks Headquarters Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary

Indiana Members Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its Bottleworks Corporate Headquarters with a ribbon cutting and community celebration, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Expand Financial Education with New Curriculum Focused on Protecting Assets and Preventing Fraud

Fraud is on the rise and Maine Credit Unions are stepping up. “Protecting Your Assets,” the latest financial education curriculum ...
Other

LGE Community Credit Union honored with MemberXP Best of the Best Award

LGE Community Credit Union has been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 MemberXP Best of the Best Award, ...
Other

Illinois Credit Union League Announces New Young Professional Associate Director Position

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) has created its first Young Professional Associate Director position on its Board of Directors ...
Strategic Partnerships

FMSI and Appli Partner to Help Credit Union Branches Drive Member Revenue

FMSI, a provider of branch performance and workforce management software for financial institutions, and Appli, whose AI-powered financial calculators are ...
Technology

Alogent’s FASTdocs Earns Finalist Spot in CreditUnions.com’s 2026 Innovation Series for Employee Enablement

Alogent today announced that its FASTdocs platform has been named a finalist in CreditUnions.com’s Innovation Series in the Employee Enablement ...
Other

Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year

For the fourth year in a row, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union has earned the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award ...
Marketing

EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (March 10, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 13th Annual Latino Student Success Conference ...
New Product Releases

Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows

Suntell announced the release of SpreadIQ, an AI-powered capability within the Square 1 Credit Suite designed to automate tax return ...
Marketing

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES DAYMOND JOHN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’26 CONFERENCE

Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced acclaimed entrepreneur, branding expert, and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John will ...
Strategic Partnerships

ELGA Credit Union Completes Acquisition of Marine Bank

GRAND BLANC, Mich. & VERO BEACH, Fla.-ELGA Credit Union has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Marine Bancorp ...
Personnel Promotions

Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO

Springfield, IL— Heartland Credit Union has selected Aaron Rios to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer. He was placed ...

CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC  – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit unions meet challenges while staying ...

LAFCU to host free Shred Day event April 25

LANSING, Mich. — With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often uncovering documents that are no ...

36 Innovators, One Transformative Program: Introducing the 2026 CUES Emerge Cohort

MADISON, WI — March 26, 2026 —Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the 2026 CUES Emerge competition. Representing ...

2026 ALM First Financial Institute Wraps Up with Insightful Key Takeaways after 3-Days of Learning

Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. The industry-leading ...

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer. Mullenix brings ...

Day 1 of ALM First Financial Institute Kicks Off with Economic Overview, Depository Trends & Timely Insights

Dallas, TX – The first day of ALM First’s Financial Institute kicked off yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas with an Economic Overview tailored specifically ...
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