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PRESS RELEASE – New Bedford Credit Union Forges Strategic Technology Partnership with Synergent

Synergent is proud to announce a new partnership with New Bedford Credit Union through a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union has also signed five-year agreements for a suite of integrated services, establishing a strategic relationship focused on shared values, operational efficiency, and exceptional member service.

Acadia Federal Credit Union Extends Longstanding Partnership with Synergent

Synergent is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Acadia Federal Credit Union through a new ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The credit union also renewed five-year agreements for check processing, mobile deposit capture, and integrated debit and credit card services, continuing a nearly 20-year collaboration aligned with

Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union has renewed its long-term partnership with Synergent. The renewal includes a 10-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, and five-year agreements for iPay consumer bill pay, debit card services, mobile deposit capture, check processing, statement processing, and Orpheus digital banking.

Synergent Names Tyler Hudson as President

Synergent is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tyler Hudson as its new President, effective immediately. A longtime Synergent executive with 23 years of experience in the credit union industry, Hudson brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, operational insight, and broad industry perspective to the role.

One Credit Union Extends Long-Standing Core Processing Relationship with Synergent

Synergent has extended its nearly 20-year partnership with One Credit Union through a new five-year agreement. The credit union will continue to utilize hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and additional technology solutions including mobile deposit capture, check and statement processing, and more, reinforcing a strong and collaborative relationship focused on member service and operational

Midcoast Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Relationship with Synergent

Midcoast Federal Credit Union has renewed its core processing and technology service agreements with Synergent, including a 10-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and five-year agreements for payments and related solutions. The renewal reflects a continued commitment to delivering innovative, community-focused financial services to members across Maine.

Southeast Financial Credit Union Signs New Core Agreement with Synergent

(WESTBROOK, ME) – Synergent® is pleased to announce that Southeast Financial Credit Union has signed a new ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. This strategic partnership will empower Southeast Financial Credit Union to optimize their financial service offerings and enhance operational efficiencies with a reliable, scalable foundation designed to support its growing

News Release: Dirigo Federal Credit Union Extends Long-Term Partnership with Synergent

Good morning, Synergent is pleased to share some exciting news with you before the weekend. Dirigo FCU recently renewed their partnership with Synergent, signing a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. Dirigo also has extended its agreements for another five years on Opening Act™, Integrated Debit Card Services, Mobile Deposit Capture, and

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent

Synergent® is delighted to announce Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union has also signed five-year extensions for Opening Act™, Integrated Debit Card Services, iPay Consumer Bill Pay, Mobile Deposit Capture, and numerous additional services.

Meridia Community Credit Union Signs New and Renewal Agreements with Synergent

Synergent® is thrilled to announce Meridia Community Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. Additionally, the credit union has committed to a new five-year agreement for Integrated Credit Card Services, as well as five-year renewal agreements for numerous additional services.

New Partnership Established Between Synergent and Superior IRA & HSA

Synergent® is pleased to announce a new vendor partnership has been formally established with Superior IRA & HSA. As a key partner, Superior IRA & HSA offers an integrated platform that makes Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) administration, compliance, and reporting easier, allowing credit unions to deliver top-notch retirement and health

Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Five MAC Award Wins

Synergent has received five Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns. These efforts were developed in partnership with the following credit unions: Bayer Heritage FCU, Capital Area FCU, Casco FCU, Homefield CU, and PeoplesChoice CU.

Synergent and Jack Henry Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Synergent® and Jack Henry™ recently celebrated the monumental milestone of 20 years of partnership! To commemorate, staff members from both Synergent and Jack Henry traveled to KV Federal Credit Union in Augusta, Maine, to mark the occasion where Synergent completed its first core conversion to Episys (now Symitar).

Maine’s Downeast Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Downeast Credit Union has signed a ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Banno Digital Banking™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, the credit union also signed a ten-year agreement for Synergent’s integrated credit and debit card services along with

Homefield Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce Homefield Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, as well as five-year renewal agreements for Banno Digital Platform™, Opening Act™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay.

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, Opening Act™, and iPay Consumer Bill Pay. St. Lawrence FCU has also signed a seven-year renewal for numerous additional services provided by Synergent.

Synergent Welcomes Randy Stolp as Its New President

Synergent®, a leading financial technology and services company for credit unions nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Stolp as its new President, effective January 22. Having served in the credit union industry for 22 years, Stolp brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record and is well positioned to lead

Maine Savings Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Maine Savings Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing and a five-year renewal agreement for Opening Act™. Maine Savings also has signed a five-year renewal agreement with Synergent to provide fully integrated debit and credit card processing services

Fall River Municipal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Fall River Municipal Credit Union has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Fall River Municipal CU signed a five-year agreement for digital banking from Access Softek, iPay, check processing, statement processing, mobile deposit capture, and

Maine Solutions Federal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Maine Solutions has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Maine Solutions FCU signed a five-year agreement for Synergent’s Integrated Debit Card Services offered through its partnership with Fiserv, check processing, statement processing, and mobile deposit

Synergent Recognized with Five 2023 MAC Award Wins

Synergent® is pleased to announce it has received five Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns developed for the following credit unions: Bayer Heritage FCU, Franklin-Somerset FCU, Gardiner FCU, Meridia Community CU, and Oxford FCU.

Lending

LendKey and Member Student Lending Award $22,000 in Scholarships to Support College Students

Cincinnati, OH —Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student loan and student loan refinance lending ...
Operations & HR

TDFCU Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer: A Proven Leader in Member Experience and Operational Excellence

Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), proudly serving its members since 1935, is excited to welcome Nicholas Moreland as its ...
Strategic Partnerships

Triangle Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Anticipate Member Needs & Position for Future Growth

With Arkatechture’s help, Triangle Credit Union is modernizing its data environment, empowering business users, and enhancing the overall member experience.
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Honors School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California

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Industry Analysis & Trends

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report

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Making A Difference

EECU Recognized for Expanding Community Access to Financial Services

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Other

QuantyPhi Welcomes Kyle Kabara as Director ALM & Investments

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Marketing

Algebrik AI and AppOne Partner to Streamline Indirect Lending for Dealers and Lenders

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Other

Meriwest Credit Union Launches Zelle® for Fast, Secure, and Convenient Money Transfers

Big news! Meriwest now offers Zelle® for seamless money transfers! Split bills, pay for group trips, or send gifts to ...
Other

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

Algebrik AI Partners with Spinwheel to Streamline Debt Data & Payments in Loan Origination

Algebrik AI Partners with Spinwheel to Power Smarter Loan Decisions with Real-Time Debt Data New York, July 2025 — Algebrik ...
Marketing

United Financial Credit Union Selects AlgebrikAI’s Comprehensive Consumer Lending Suite, Algebrik One.

United Financial Credit Union Selects Algebrik AI’s Lending Suite United Financial Credit Union (UFCU) has joined Algebrik AI’s early adopter ...
Other

Redwood Credit Union grant to Good Farm Fund expands access to fresh, healthy food

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is helping bring fresh, local food to more tables through a $10,000 grant to the Good ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 25, 2025

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

LendKey and Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrate 10 Years of Helping Thousands Through Affordable Education Financing

LendKey, the pioneer in digital network lending, and Navy Federal Credit Union, the world’s largest credit union, are proud to ...
Making A Difference

EECU Community Foundation Donates $50,000 to The Pat Green Foundation for Texas Flood Relief

In response to the devastating floods that have impacted communities across Central Texas, the EECU Community Foundation has announced a ...
Vendor Resources

Suntell Reaffirms Commitment to Client Success with Annual Training Event

Suntell is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Client Training, taking place Sept. 9-10 at The Westin Kansas City at ...
Personnel Promotions

Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Cassandra Compton as New Senior VP & Chief Experience Officer

Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Cassandra ...
Personnel Promotions

Maine Credit Union League Welcomes New Director of Advocacy and Compliance

The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Gay as its new Director of Advocacy ...
Other

NASCUS Announces Updated Agenda for 60th Annual Summit

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce updates to the agenda for its 60th ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Secures $300 Million Growth Investment from Spectrum Equity

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading provider of cloud-based software that automates and manages fraud and dispute processes for financial institutions, ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jennifer O’Reilly Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management

Jennifer O’Reilly has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Enterprise Risk Management.
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pam Hatt as Chief Marketing Officer

Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pam Hatt will join the executive team as Chief Marketing Officer.
Personnel Promotions

Maine Family Federal Credit Union Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Employees

LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of four dedicated employees whose hard ...
Investments

Alloya Corporate FCU Settles Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization

Today marks the settlement of Alloya’s first multi-issuer auto loan asset-backed securitization (ABS), fully funded after being well oversubscribed by ...
Strategic Partnerships

Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency

San Jose based Meriwest Credit Union, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Insuritas to launch Meriwest Insurance Services, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts

Meriwest Credit Union, a leading financial institution serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and Pima County, Arizona, was recently ...
Strategic Partnerships

Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program

Meriwest Credit Union, in partnership with Enable Technologies Inc., has launched digital small business lending products under the brand name ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 18, 2025

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

LendKey and Member Student Lending Award $22,000 in Scholarships to Support College Students

Cincinnati, OH —Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student loan and student loan refinance lending ...
Operations & HR

TDFCU Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer: A Proven Leader in Member Experience and Operational Excellence

Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), proudly serving its members since 1935, is excited to welcome Nicholas Moreland as its ...
Strategic Partnerships

Triangle Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Anticipate Member Needs & Position for Future Growth

With Arkatechture’s help, Triangle Credit Union is modernizing its data environment, empowering business users, and enhancing the overall member experience.
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Honors School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently recognized 30 school employees, representing ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading provider of AI-powered dispute management solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 State of ...
Making A Difference

EECU Recognized for Expanding Community Access to Financial Services

FRESNO, Calif. (July 28, 2025) – In recognition of its ongoing commitment to expanding financial services and education throughout the ...
Other

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 ...
Marketing

Algebrik AI and AppOne Partner to Streamline Indirect Lending for Dealers and Lenders

Algebrik AI Partners with AppOne to Streamline Indirect Lending New York, July 2025 — Algebrik AI has partnered with AppOne ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Launches Zelle® for Fast, Secure, and Convenient Money Transfers

Big news! Meriwest now offers Zelle® for seamless money transfers! Split bills, pay for group trips, or send gifts to ...
Other

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 ...
Strategic Partnerships

Algebrik AI Partners with Spinwheel to Streamline Debt Data & Payments in Loan Origination

Algebrik AI Partners with Spinwheel to Power Smarter Loan Decisions with Real-Time Debt Data New York, July 2025 — Algebrik ...
Marketing

United Financial Credit Union Selects AlgebrikAI’s Comprehensive Consumer Lending Suite, Algebrik One.

United Financial Credit Union Selects Algebrik AI’s Lending Suite United Financial Credit Union (UFCU) has joined Algebrik AI’s early adopter ...
Other

Redwood Credit Union grant to Good Farm Fund expands access to fresh, healthy food

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is helping bring fresh, local food to more tables through a $10,000 grant to the Good ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 25, 2025

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

LendKey and Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrate 10 Years of Helping Thousands Through Affordable Education Financing

LendKey, the pioneer in digital network lending, and Navy Federal Credit Union, the world’s largest credit union, are proud to ...
Making A Difference

EECU Community Foundation Donates $50,000 to The Pat Green Foundation for Texas Flood Relief

In response to the devastating floods that have impacted communities across Central Texas, the EECU Community Foundation has announced a ...
Vendor Resources

Suntell Reaffirms Commitment to Client Success with Annual Training Event

Suntell is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Client Training, taking place Sept. 9-10 at The Westin Kansas City at ...
Personnel Promotions

Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Cassandra Compton as New Senior VP & Chief Experience Officer

Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Cassandra ...
Personnel Promotions

Maine Credit Union League Welcomes New Director of Advocacy and Compliance

The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Gay as its new Director of Advocacy ...
Other

NASCUS Announces Updated Agenda for 60th Annual Summit

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce updates to the agenda for its 60th ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Secures $300 Million Growth Investment from Spectrum Equity

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading provider of cloud-based software that automates and manages fraud and dispute processes for financial institutions, ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jennifer O’Reilly Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management

Jennifer O’Reilly has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Enterprise Risk Management.
Operations & HR

Gulf Winds Welcomes Pam Hatt as Chief Marketing Officer

Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pam Hatt will join the executive team as Chief Marketing Officer.
Personnel Promotions

Maine Family Federal Credit Union Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Employees

LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of four dedicated employees whose hard ...
Investments

Alloya Corporate FCU Settles Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization

Today marks the settlement of Alloya’s first multi-issuer auto loan asset-backed securitization (ABS), fully funded after being well oversubscribed by ...
Strategic Partnerships

Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency

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Industry Analysis & Trends

Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts

Meriwest Credit Union, a leading financial institution serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and Pima County, Arizona, was recently ...
Strategic Partnerships

Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program

Meriwest Credit Union, in partnership with Enable Technologies Inc., has launched digital small business lending products under the brand name ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 18, 2025

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

LendKey and Member Student Lending Award $22,000 in Scholarships to Support College Students

Cincinnati, OH —Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student loan and student loan refinance lending solutions, and LendKey, the pioneer ...

TDFCU Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer: A Proven Leader in Member Experience and Operational Excellence

Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), proudly serving its members since 1935, is excited to welcome Nicholas Moreland as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). ...

Triangle Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Anticipate Member Needs & Position for Future Growth

With Arkatechture’s help, Triangle Credit Union is modernizing its data environment, empowering business users, and enhancing the overall member experience.

SchoolsFirst FCU Honors School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently recognized 30 school employees, representing various categories of non-certified, non-management ...

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading provider of AI-powered dispute management solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report, a ...

EECU Recognized for Expanding Community Access to Financial Services

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