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.
ALM First Surpasses $55 Billion in Assets Under Management
ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, recently surpassed $55 billion in assets under management.
Baker Market Update: May 3, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210503-latte-with-lester/
ELGA CU Opens Its Doors in Grand Blanc
ELGA Credit Union celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its 14th branch location on Friday, April 23rd.
Grant from SECU Foundation to Help Non-Profit Expand Services for Onslow County Families
SECU Foundation recently awarded a $40,000 Mission Development Grant to a local Jacksonville non-profit One Place.
Joe Liethen named senior vice president of accounting and finance
Marine Credit Union recently announced the promotion of Joe Liethen to senior vice president of finance and accounting.
Shareholders, Regulators Approve United Federal Credit Union And Edgewater Bank Partnership
The partnership between United Federal Credit Union and Edgewater Bank has received final approval from both shareholders and federal regulators.
Shondra Houde of Canvas Credit Union becomes President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mountain West Credit Union Association
From Treasurer to President, Shondra will lead the chapter to new heights of credit union advocacy
University FCU Enables Member Account Access via BIG’s FIVE Voice Banking Platform
University FCU has received Amazon certification for its first voice banking application hosted on BIGs FIVE Conversational Banking Platform.
Baker Market Update: April 30, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210430-lunch-with-lester/
ELGA Credit Union Raises $4,659 for Childrens Miracle Network during Childrens Hospital Week
ELGA Credit Union (ELGA) celebrated Childrens Hospital Week by raising $4,659 to benefit Hurley Childrens Hospital and Children's Miracle Network.
BECUs Annual Report Highlights Commitment to Employees, Members and Communities
BECU will celebrate the release of its 2020 Annual Report with its members and communities during its fifth annual Member Summit event on April 29.
Change is Inevitable, Dont Be a Commodity
Change will happen and its neither good or bad by itself, its how we react to it that matters."
Corelation Successfully Hosts First-Ever CEO & CTO Virtual Forum
More than 450 attendees gathered virtually for San Diego-based credit union core processor Corelations first-ever CEO & CTO Forum April 20-21, 2021.
Connect FSS Announces Investment from Credit Union of Denver
Credit Union of Denver makes an investment in Connect Financial Software Solutions, joining five other credit union owners the CUSO.
Stride Bank Funded on a $15 Million Credit Facility to Help Pipeline Inspection Company Manage Cash Flow, Sourced Through Jack Henrys Accounts Receivable Financing Program
Stride Bank has leveraged Jack Henry Lendings accounts receivable (A/R) financing program, BussinesManager, to fund a $15 million facility.
United Federal Credit Union Names Two New Branch Managers at Marion, Ohio Locations
United Federal Credit Union has named two new branch managers to lead its Marion, Ohio locations.
Carl Clark Named Senior Consultant, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Humanidei & ORourke
Humanidei + ORourke is proud to announce that Carl Clark will join the company as Senior Consultant: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Harvard University Employees Credit Union (HUECU) Receives PBHA Award
Harvard University Employees Credit Union (HUECU) was honored to receive the Summer Urban Program (SUP) Champion Award during PBHA Auction.
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $4 Billion in Assets
Coastal Credit Union announced today that it has reached the $4 billion in assets milestone, just two and a half years after surpassing $3 billion.
CU Business Group Launches Partnership with Community Capital to Provide Online Loan Marketplace for Credit Unions
CUBG's new Digital Loan Marketplace will provide credit unions with a more efficient way to buy and sell commercial loans and participations.
MarketMatch wins double CUNA Diamond awards
MarketMatch, Inc. a full-service, digital-forward marketing agency has won two CUNA Diamond Awards.
OCCU Announces Strong 1st Quarter
Ocala Community Credit Union Announces Strong 1st Quarter as COVID-19 Pandemic is winding down.
Jack Henry Enhances Gladiator Virtual Information Security Officer Service
Jack Henry has enhanced its Gladiator Virtual Information Security Officer to offer a Governance, Risk and Compliance Software as a Service platform.
Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union Selects Access Softek for Security and Digital Banking Solutions
Commonwealth One will now offer an array of Access Softek's digital banking products.
BECU Renews Partnership with CO-OP Financial Services
BECU, the nations third largest credit union, is renewing its 14-year partnership with CO-OP Financial Services.
Patelco Credit Union Launches Virtual Branch Connecting Members with Real-Time Branch Visits Online
Bay Area Credit Union Also Rolls Out Series of Digital Enhancements in Ongoing Commitment to Bring the Best Products and Services to Members.
Texas Trust Inks Deal for Naming Rights of Iconic Theatre
Texas Trust has signed a landmark naming rights agreement with AEG Presents to rename The Theatre at Grand Prairie.
NCR and Google Cloud Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Banking
NCR Corporation and Google Cloud today announced a global strategic partnership.
UMassFives Duffy Named Board Chair of Member Advantage Mortgage
UMassFive is pleased to announce that Lauren E Duffy, UMassFives Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
HRCU Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Synergent for Payment Processing Services
Synergent announced that HRCU has extended and expanded its payment processing services agreement with Synergent to include card processing.
ALM First Surpasses $55 Billion in Assets Under Management
ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, recently surpassed $55 billion in assets under management.
Baker Market Update: May 3, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210503-latte-with-lester/
ELGA CU Opens Its Doors in Grand Blanc
ELGA Credit Union celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its 14th branch location on Friday, April 23rd.
Grant from SECU Foundation to Help Non-Profit Expand Services for Onslow County Families
SECU Foundation recently awarded a $40,000 Mission Development Grant to a local Jacksonville non-profit One Place.
Joe Liethen named senior vice president of accounting and finance
Marine Credit Union recently announced the promotion of Joe Liethen to senior vice president of finance and accounting.
Shareholders, Regulators Approve United Federal Credit Union And Edgewater Bank Partnership
The partnership between United Federal Credit Union and Edgewater Bank has received final approval from both shareholders and federal regulators.
Shondra Houde of Canvas Credit Union becomes President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mountain West Credit Union Association
From Treasurer to President, Shondra will lead the chapter to new heights of credit union advocacy
University FCU Enables Member Account Access via BIG’s FIVE Voice Banking Platform
University FCU has received Amazon certification for its first voice banking application hosted on BIGs FIVE Conversational Banking Platform.
Baker Market Update: April 30, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210430-lunch-with-lester/
ELGA Credit Union Raises $4,659 for Childrens Miracle Network during Childrens Hospital Week
ELGA Credit Union (ELGA) celebrated Childrens Hospital Week by raising $4,659 to benefit Hurley Childrens Hospital and Children's Miracle Network.
BECUs Annual Report Highlights Commitment to Employees, Members and Communities
BECU will celebrate the release of its 2020 Annual Report with its members and communities during its fifth annual Member Summit event on April 29.
Change is Inevitable, Dont Be a Commodity
Change will happen and its neither good or bad by itself, its how we react to it that matters."
Corelation Successfully Hosts First-Ever CEO & CTO Virtual Forum
More than 450 attendees gathered virtually for San Diego-based credit union core processor Corelations first-ever CEO & CTO Forum April 20-21, 2021.
Connect FSS Announces Investment from Credit Union of Denver
Credit Union of Denver makes an investment in Connect Financial Software Solutions, joining five other credit union owners the CUSO.
Stride Bank Funded on a $15 Million Credit Facility to Help Pipeline Inspection Company Manage Cash Flow, Sourced Through Jack Henrys Accounts Receivable Financing Program
Stride Bank has leveraged Jack Henry Lendings accounts receivable (A/R) financing program, BussinesManager, to fund a $15 million facility.
United Federal Credit Union Names Two New Branch Managers at Marion, Ohio Locations
United Federal Credit Union has named two new branch managers to lead its Marion, Ohio locations.
Carl Clark Named Senior Consultant, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Humanidei & ORourke
Humanidei + ORourke is proud to announce that Carl Clark will join the company as Senior Consultant: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Harvard University Employees Credit Union (HUECU) Receives PBHA Award
Harvard University Employees Credit Union (HUECU) was honored to receive the Summer Urban Program (SUP) Champion Award during PBHA Auction.
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $4 Billion in Assets
Coastal Credit Union announced today that it has reached the $4 billion in assets milestone, just two and a half years after surpassing $3 billion.
CU Business Group Launches Partnership with Community Capital to Provide Online Loan Marketplace for Credit Unions
CUBG's new Digital Loan Marketplace will provide credit unions with a more efficient way to buy and sell commercial loans and participations.
MarketMatch wins double CUNA Diamond awards
MarketMatch, Inc. a full-service, digital-forward marketing agency has won two CUNA Diamond Awards.
OCCU Announces Strong 1st Quarter
Ocala Community Credit Union Announces Strong 1st Quarter as COVID-19 Pandemic is winding down.
Jack Henry Enhances Gladiator Virtual Information Security Officer Service
Jack Henry has enhanced its Gladiator Virtual Information Security Officer to offer a Governance, Risk and Compliance Software as a Service platform.
Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union Selects Access Softek for Security and Digital Banking Solutions
Commonwealth One will now offer an array of Access Softek's digital banking products.
BECU Renews Partnership with CO-OP Financial Services
BECU, the nations third largest credit union, is renewing its 14-year partnership with CO-OP Financial Services.
Patelco Credit Union Launches Virtual Branch Connecting Members with Real-Time Branch Visits Online
Bay Area Credit Union Also Rolls Out Series of Digital Enhancements in Ongoing Commitment to Bring the Best Products and Services to Members.
Texas Trust Inks Deal for Naming Rights of Iconic Theatre
Texas Trust has signed a landmark naming rights agreement with AEG Presents to rename The Theatre at Grand Prairie.
NCR and Google Cloud Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Banking
NCR Corporation and Google Cloud today announced a global strategic partnership.
UMassFives Duffy Named Board Chair of Member Advantage Mortgage
UMassFive is pleased to announce that Lauren E Duffy, UMassFives Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
HRCU Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Synergent for Payment Processing Services
Synergent announced that HRCU has extended and expanded its payment processing services agreement with Synergent to include card processing.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,692 to Lawrence North High School
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,692 to Lawrence North High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 03, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
GTE Financial Supports American Heart Association Tampa Bay Heart Walk For Ninth Year, Raised Over $222,500 Since 2015
Local not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial will participate in the American Heart Association’s 2023 Tampa Bay Heart Walk at Raymond James Stadium. For the past ...
Empowering Dreams: The Journey of the Dream Educational Foundation
The Dream Educational Foundation (DEF) was founded with a clear and impactful mission: to empower high school students and dedicated credit union professionals to pursue ...
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces New Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their new Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash.
CU Student Choice Announces Kathy Duvall as New Board Chairperson
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that Kathy Duvall, President and CEO of SF Fire ...