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.
Becky Smith Presented with American Advertising Federation of Baltimore Silver Medal Award
Becky Smith, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategy for SECU was awarded the Silver Medal Award from the American Advertising Federation.
SECU Foundation Provides $500,000 Challenge Grant for My Kids Club Facility in Selma, NC
My Kids Club (MKC), a Johnston County non-profit has gained the support of SECU Foundation.
Canvas Credit Union shares warmth with local Denver restaurants
Canvas donates heaters to help local restaurants keep doors open and attract more diners
Advia Credit Union Launches New Video Teller Machine
Advia Credit Union, along with their financial technology partner, Diebold Nixdorf, is launching new Video Teller Machines at select locations.
Advia Foundation Helps Community with $25,000
In 2020, the Advia Foundation awarded a total of $25,000 in Advancing Lives Grants to non-profit organizations in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Peach State Federal Credit Union Donates Food to Area Churches Together Serving
Peach State Federal Credit Unions quarterly food bank donation was delivered to Area Churches Together Serving in Bogart, Georgia.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Promotes Two Key Leaders
Securityplus FCU announces the promotion of Ulrica Rawlings to VP, Human Resources & Facilities, and Floretta Sharpless to VP, Risk Management.
Baker Market Update: March 8, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210308-latte-with-lester/
United Way Recognizes Coastal with Spirit of North Carolina Award
United Way of North Carolina recognized Coastal Credit Union and other corporate partners during its virtual Spirit of North Carolina Awards event.
Baker Market Update: March 5, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210305-lunch-with-lester/
Frontwave CMO Todd Kern Named to Newest Filene i3 Program
Frontwave is proud to announce that its CMO, Todd Kern, has been selected as one of 23 credit union leaders to join the latest Filene ...
POPi/o Video Banking Rises To Record 2020 Growth & Continued Advancements
Video banking leader hits its stride with growing adoption of virtual banking, achieving record momentum with new bank and credit union customers
Depreciation Protection Adds $1.4B in New Client Assets
Credit unions in five states add member protections; continued record growth.
Cirrus Announces Strategic Partnership With Manifesto
Cirrus announces a capital investment from Portland and Milwaukee-based branding agency Manifesto, coinciding with a corporate branding campaign.
DEI Leads Future Branches Think Tank Event
DEI to discuss insights leading branch transformation at a virtual conference to be held March 30-31, 2021.
Next Step Enhances Its Fintech Consulting Model in Response to a Record Number of Core and Digital Banking System Evaluations Being Launched
Next Step Explains How Its Fintech Consulting Model Is Delivering Optimal Client Collaboration & Efficiency.
Backbase-Powered Mobile Banking App Drives Member Adoption and Satisfaction for WSECU
Leading Washington State credit union increases registered mobile users by 39% after tapping Engagement Banking technology provider Backbase to create
Falk and Mitchell Appointed to Board of CO-OP Financial Services
Bob Falk of Purdue FCU and Greg Mitchell of First Tech FCU have been appointed to the Board of Directors of CO-OP Financial Services.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Donates to Members Displaced by Devastating Apartment Complex Fire
Securityplus Federal Credit Union reached out to two Credit Union members after learning they lost their homes in a large apartment complex fire.
Middletown Valley Bank Redesigns Bank Statements with HC3
HC3 expands reach with first Maryland-based Bank
AutoRek partners with iSoftware4Banks
Scottish fintech company, AutoRek, a leading software provider to global financial services firms announces its partnership with iSoftware4Banks, a US
Member Access Processing Rolls Out First New Service Offering to Enhance Credit Union Competitiveness
Member Access Processing, a CUSO, deploys new incentive service offering for credit unions to attract new members.
Afena Federal Credit Union Selects eCU Technology’s Origins Suite
Afena Federal Credit Union ($72.4M, Marion IN) recently selected eCU Technologys Origin Suite, the digital solution designed by credit unions.
Vizo Financial Staff Gets Cooking and Raises $1,750 for Local Food Banks
Vizo Financial asked its staff to cook meals and post the pictures to Twitter. The corporate donated $10 to local food pantries for each picture.
Experian and Rate Reset Collaborate to Enable Credit Unions to Provide a Frictionless Digital Prequalification Experience
Experian and Rate Reset Collaborate to Enable Credit Unions to Provide a Frictionless Digital Prequalification Experience
MSUFCU Earns National Wellness Award for Sixth Consecutive Year
MSUFCU has received the 2020 National Best and Brightest in Wellness® award for the sixth consecutive year.
River Community CU Selects Sharetec Over Six Other Core Systems
Sharetec announces River Community CU has selected Sharetec to be their next core system following an extensive review with six other core systems.
CULedger Undergoes Rebrand, Changes Name to Bonifii
With more focus on growing solutions to deliver privacy, security and trust, CULedger announces company name change
First Financial Credit Union Donates Over $12,000 to Local Schools
First Financial CU raised money for local schools through its Matching Dollars 4 Schools donation program and as a result bestowed over $12,000.
MarketMatch selected by USC Credit Union, rolls out auto loan campaign
MarketMatch announces it has been retained by USC Credit Union to lead its traditional, digital, and member outreach marketing efforts.
Becky Smith Presented with American Advertising Federation of Baltimore Silver Medal Award
Becky Smith, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategy for SECU was awarded the Silver Medal Award from the American Advertising Federation.
SECU Foundation Provides $500,000 Challenge Grant for My Kids Club Facility in Selma, NC
My Kids Club (MKC), a Johnston County non-profit has gained the support of SECU Foundation.
Canvas Credit Union shares warmth with local Denver restaurants
Canvas donates heaters to help local restaurants keep doors open and attract more diners
Advia Credit Union Launches New Video Teller Machine
Advia Credit Union, along with their financial technology partner, Diebold Nixdorf, is launching new Video Teller Machines at select locations.
Advia Foundation Helps Community with $25,000
In 2020, the Advia Foundation awarded a total of $25,000 in Advancing Lives Grants to non-profit organizations in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Peach State Federal Credit Union Donates Food to Area Churches Together Serving
Peach State Federal Credit Unions quarterly food bank donation was delivered to Area Churches Together Serving in Bogart, Georgia.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Promotes Two Key Leaders
Securityplus FCU announces the promotion of Ulrica Rawlings to VP, Human Resources & Facilities, and Floretta Sharpless to VP, Risk Management.
Baker Market Update: March 8, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210308-latte-with-lester/
United Way Recognizes Coastal with Spirit of North Carolina Award
United Way of North Carolina recognized Coastal Credit Union and other corporate partners during its virtual Spirit of North Carolina Awards event.
Baker Market Update: March 5, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210305-lunch-with-lester/
Frontwave CMO Todd Kern Named to Newest Filene i3 Program
Frontwave is proud to announce that its CMO, Todd Kern, has been selected as one of 23 credit union leaders to join the latest Filene ...
POPi/o Video Banking Rises To Record 2020 Growth & Continued Advancements
Video banking leader hits its stride with growing adoption of virtual banking, achieving record momentum with new bank and credit union customers
Depreciation Protection Adds $1.4B in New Client Assets
Credit unions in five states add member protections; continued record growth.
Cirrus Announces Strategic Partnership With Manifesto
Cirrus announces a capital investment from Portland and Milwaukee-based branding agency Manifesto, coinciding with a corporate branding campaign.
DEI Leads Future Branches Think Tank Event
DEI to discuss insights leading branch transformation at a virtual conference to be held March 30-31, 2021.
Next Step Enhances Its Fintech Consulting Model in Response to a Record Number of Core and Digital Banking System Evaluations Being Launched
Next Step Explains How Its Fintech Consulting Model Is Delivering Optimal Client Collaboration & Efficiency.
Backbase-Powered Mobile Banking App Drives Member Adoption and Satisfaction for WSECU
Leading Washington State credit union increases registered mobile users by 39% after tapping Engagement Banking technology provider Backbase to create
Falk and Mitchell Appointed to Board of CO-OP Financial Services
Bob Falk of Purdue FCU and Greg Mitchell of First Tech FCU have been appointed to the Board of Directors of CO-OP Financial Services.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Donates to Members Displaced by Devastating Apartment Complex Fire
Securityplus Federal Credit Union reached out to two Credit Union members after learning they lost their homes in a large apartment complex fire.
Middletown Valley Bank Redesigns Bank Statements with HC3
HC3 expands reach with first Maryland-based Bank
AutoRek partners with iSoftware4Banks
Scottish fintech company, AutoRek, a leading software provider to global financial services firms announces its partnership with iSoftware4Banks, a US
Member Access Processing Rolls Out First New Service Offering to Enhance Credit Union Competitiveness
Member Access Processing, a CUSO, deploys new incentive service offering for credit unions to attract new members.
Afena Federal Credit Union Selects eCU Technology’s Origins Suite
Afena Federal Credit Union ($72.4M, Marion IN) recently selected eCU Technologys Origin Suite, the digital solution designed by credit unions.
Vizo Financial Staff Gets Cooking and Raises $1,750 for Local Food Banks
Vizo Financial asked its staff to cook meals and post the pictures to Twitter. The corporate donated $10 to local food pantries for each picture.
Experian and Rate Reset Collaborate to Enable Credit Unions to Provide a Frictionless Digital Prequalification Experience
Experian and Rate Reset Collaborate to Enable Credit Unions to Provide a Frictionless Digital Prequalification Experience
MSUFCU Earns National Wellness Award for Sixth Consecutive Year
MSUFCU has received the 2020 National Best and Brightest in Wellness® award for the sixth consecutive year.
River Community CU Selects Sharetec Over Six Other Core Systems
Sharetec announces River Community CU has selected Sharetec to be their next core system following an extensive review with six other core systems.
CULedger Undergoes Rebrand, Changes Name to Bonifii
With more focus on growing solutions to deliver privacy, security and trust, CULedger announces company name change
First Financial Credit Union Donates Over $12,000 to Local Schools
First Financial CU raised money for local schools through its Matching Dollars 4 Schools donation program and as a result bestowed over $12,000.
MarketMatch selected by USC Credit Union, rolls out auto loan campaign
MarketMatch announces it has been retained by USC Credit Union to lead its traditional, digital, and member outreach marketing efforts.
HEIN named CEO of the Year by national credit union organization
– Richard Hein, CEO of Oregon State Credit Union, has been chosen as CEO of the Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions ...
$30M HopeSouth Credit Union Makes its First Mortgage Loan
Small CDFI credit union has recently launched a mortgage program and funded it’s first loan for a first time home buyer turned away from traditional ...
BCU Awards Scholarships to Undergraduate Students, Welcomes Former Recipient into Internship Program
BCU’s Purpose to Empower People to Discover Financial Freedom has fueled their scholarship program for a decade. Much like years passed, the Credit Union is ...
CU Alliance’s Dream Educational Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
Houston, TX – August 2023 CU Alliance, a Texas-based Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), is proud to announce the recipients of its Dream Educational Foundation ...
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Names Stacie Sloan as Next Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Baltimore, MD, August 23, 2023 – Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Stacie Sloan as its new Chief Operations ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Jay Russell as New SVP & CIO
Jay Russell, Tower’s new Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, is an industry veteran with over 30 years in the technology industry, with over ...