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.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Promotes Two Key Leaders
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
Credit unions in five states add member protections; continued record growth.
Cirrus Announces Strategic Partnership With Manifesto
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
HC3 expands reach with first Maryland-based Bank
AutoRek partners with iSoftware4Banks
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
MarketMatch announces it has been retained by USC Credit Union to lead its traditional, digital, and member outreach marketing efforts.
Sensibill Launches The Barcode Report, Shares Insights from SKU-level Data
March 4, 2021
Sensibill's first in a series of reports, entitled The Barcode Report, to deliver the world's deepest, most relevant insights on everyday spending.
GreenState hits and misses
March 4, 2021
In a move to be more transparent with members, GreenState Credit Union recently opened a new section of their website.
PollyEx, ALM First Offer Integrated Mortgage Pipeline Hedging for Banks and Credit Unions
March 4, 2021
PollyEx, a mortgage software company, has partnered with ALM First to offer integrated mortgage pipeline hedging directly through its pricing platform
MSUFCU Awards Kent Intermediate School District Teacher with MIDream Grant
March 3, 2021
MSUFCU and the Michigan Education Association Financial Services present MIDream grant to Grand Rapids teacher.
PSECU to Offer Second Free Auto Buying Webinar
March 3, 2021
On March 9, PSECU will again offer a free, educational Auto Buying Webinar to help prepare consumers for their next vehicle purchase.
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union Announces Reading with Rowdy Literacy Program
March 3, 2021
On Reading Across America Day, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, partnered with On the Move and UMass Lowell, launches Reading with Rowdy program.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Promotes Two Key Leaders
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 8, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
Credit unions in five states add member protections; continued record growth.
Cirrus Announces Strategic Partnership With Manifesto
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
HC3 expands reach with first Maryland-based Bank
AutoRek partners with iSoftware4Banks
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
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
March 4, 2021
MarketMatch announces it has been retained by USC Credit Union to lead its traditional, digital, and member outreach marketing efforts.
Sensibill Launches The Barcode Report, Shares Insights from SKU-level Data
March 4, 2021
Sensibill's first in a series of reports, entitled The Barcode Report, to deliver the world's deepest, most relevant insights on everyday spending.
GreenState hits and misses
March 4, 2021
In a move to be more transparent with members, GreenState Credit Union recently opened a new section of their website.
PollyEx, ALM First Offer Integrated Mortgage Pipeline Hedging for Banks and Credit Unions
March 4, 2021
PollyEx, a mortgage software company, has partnered with ALM First to offer integrated mortgage pipeline hedging directly through its pricing platform
MSUFCU Awards Kent Intermediate School District Teacher with MIDream Grant
March 3, 2021
MSUFCU and the Michigan Education Association Financial Services present MIDream grant to Grand Rapids teacher.
PSECU to Offer Second Free Auto Buying Webinar
March 3, 2021
On March 9, PSECU will again offer a free, educational Auto Buying Webinar to help prepare consumers for their next vehicle purchase.
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union Announces Reading with Rowdy Literacy Program
March 3, 2021
On Reading Across America Day, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, partnered with On the Move and UMass Lowell, launches Reading with Rowdy program.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 22, 2023
The Baker Group, LP
September 22, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Presents Check to The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
Maine Credit Union League
September 21, 2023
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger visited The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (BBCH) on Thursday to present a check for $14,000 to support the ...
Bay/FLAG Credit Union announces name change
The Pod Advertising
September 20, 2023
Bay Credit Union and FLAG Credit Union (a division of Bay Credit Union) will become Hello Credit Union on September 28, 2023.
A Third of Americans are Less Confident They Can Afford a Home Compared to Five Years Ago, According to MeridianLink Survey
MeridianLink, Inc.
September 20, 2023
MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced the results of a nationwide ...
TopLine Financial Credit Union Helps Distribute 1,080 Backpacks To Local Youth And Families In St. Paul Communities
TopLine Financial Credit Union
September 19, 2023
TopLine Financial Credit Union participated in Keystone Communities Services’ school supply distribution event helping to distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to local students and ...
NBCU Named One of Best Credit Unions in the nation to work for
North Bay Credit Union
September 19, 2023
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