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.
MSUFCU Announces its 2021 Charity Partners
March 30, 2021
MSUFCU employees have chosen four charity partners for 2021 one for each quarter.
NYMBUS Forms New CUSO Led by Credit Union Industry Visionary John Janclaes
March 30, 2021
Nymbus CUSO is formed to help credit unions break through barriers to growth by connecting with trusted fintech offerings.
RSM Recognized as Best Tax and Audit Service Provider by HFM
March 29, 2021
RSM US LLP (RSM) has been named Best Tax and Audit Service Provider at the 2021 HFM US Quant Services Awards.
$80,000 Grant from SECU Foundation Supports Leadership Development Program for Principals
March 29, 2021
SECU Foundation works with North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD)
PSECU President and CEO George Rudolph Named to Power 100 Lists
March 29, 2021
PSECU President and CEO George Rudolph was named to the 2021 Power 100 list by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business.
Baker Market Update: March 29, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
March 29, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210329-latte-with-lester/
MCMC Auto Chooses Scienaptics AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform to Improve All Facets of Their Underwriting Process and Financial Risk ManagementMCMC Auto Chooses Scienaptics AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform to Improve All Facets of Thei
March 29, 2021
Scienaptic positions MCMC Auto to strengthen its lending portfolio using enhanced credit decisions.
AFFINITY CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 310 DAY IN HONOR OF UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 310 FOUNDING MEMBERS
March 29, 2021
Affinity Credit Union celebrated 310 Day on March 10th and 12th at the Firestone Tire plant in Des Moines, Iowa.
Adaption, Innovation and Levaraging the CUSO
March 29, 2021
The CUSO landscape is truly a cooperative environment working to help each other be better in the credit union space.
Depreciation Protection Adds $700M in New Client Assets
March 29, 2021
Continuing its forward momentum, Depreciation Protection announced today the addition of four more credit union clients with assets totaling $700M.
Southland Credit Union Announces Participation in the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee to Support Youth Financial Education
March 29, 2021
Southland Credit Union today announced that it is sponsoring the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, taking place April 1-15, 2021.
Credit union donates much needed cleaning supplies to local organizations
March 26, 2021
In 2021, TruMark Financial® Credit Union created a Concern for Community initiative to support local organizations during the pandemic.
Alaska USA Provides Needed Office Space and Financial Support to Local Nonprofit
March 26, 2021
United Way of Anchorage Receives $42,000 and Office Space to Continue Critical Operations
Premier Members Credit Union Launches Boulder County Crisis Fund
March 26, 2021
The credit union will match funds up to a minimum of $50,000 to benefit the Community Foundation Boulder Countys Crisis Fund.
Credit Union Welcomes Joe Raichel as Chief Lending Officer
March 26, 2021
Joe Raichel has been hired as the Chief Lending Officer at UVA Community Credit Union.
BCU becomes first credit union to give back $1M in HomeAdvantage Cash Rewards to members in a single year
March 26, 2021
BCU reaches milestone of $5 million in cumulative Cash Rewards
NASCUS Responds to NCUA Request for Comment on Risk-Based Net Worth COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
March 26, 2021
NASCUS supports raising the asset threshold to $500 million and defining a credit union as "complex" under RBNW requirements.
NW Plus Credit Union Gives $596,171 Back with Member Loyalty Bonus
March 26, 2021
NW Plus Credit Union Gives $596,171 Back to Members with its 2nd Member Loyalty Bonus
Baker Market Update: March 26, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
March 26, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210326-lunch-with-lester/
Maine Credit Unions Launch Virtual Financial Education Experience for Students
March 25, 2021
To commemorate CU Youth Month, Maine CUs are launching a new online educational experience to encourage students to adopt healthy savings habits.
Fort Financial Credit Union Selects Lumin Digital for Digital Banking Services
March 25, 2021
Fort Financial Credit Union has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital's cloud-native platform.
Day 2 of ALM First Financial Institute Provides In-Depth Educational Sessions
March 25, 2021
The second day of ALM Firsts Financial Institute offered attendees a variety of educational sessions to choose from within two customized tracks.
ALM First Assists with 2nd Industry Securitization, Opening the Door to Capital Markets for UNIFY
March 25, 2021
ALM First, a strategic partner for depositories offering commission-free, fee-based advice, served as a consultant for UNIFY Financial Credit Union.
Day 1 of Virtual ALM First Financial Institute Tackles Economy, Mergers, Loan Sales and More
March 25, 2021
The first day of ALM Firsts Financial Institute kicked off with an Economic Overview tailored specifically to financial institutions.
Bay Federal Credit Union Introduces New First-Time Homebuyer Program
March 24, 2021
Bay Federal Credit Union's New First-Time Homebuyers Program Offers First-Time Homebuyers 3% Down Payment and No Closing Costs.
United States Senate Federal Credit Union Partners with Credit Union Student Choice to Offer Suite of Private Student Lending Solutions
March 24, 2021
CU Student Choice announced that it has partnered with United States Senate FCU to offer its members innovative student lending solutions.
Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union Implements Member Driven Technologies
March 24, 2021
Peoples Advantage FCU has successfully implemented the Episys core processing system hosted by Member Driven Technologies (MDT) to drive efficiencies.
CU Members Mortgage Announces New Processing Managers to Ensure On-Time Mortgage Closings
March 24, 2021
Chavez and Robinson will be responsible for developing training resources, pipeline management, conducting file reviews, and streamlining processes.
Business Development Leader Kevin Harrigan Joins Access Softek to Support Sales Growth
March 24, 2021
Access Softek is expanding its team with the addition of Kevin M. Harrigan as Vice President of Sales for the Eastern Region.
United Federal Credit Union Names Carrie Taylor Mortgage Advisor at Edison Lakes Branch
March 24, 2021
United Federal Credit Union has appointed Carrie Taylor to the position of Mortgage Advisor at its Edison Lakes branch in Mishawaka, Indiana.
MSUFCU Announces its 2021 Charity Partners
March 30, 2021
MSUFCU employees have chosen four charity partners for 2021 one for each quarter.
NYMBUS Forms New CUSO Led by Credit Union Industry Visionary John Janclaes
March 30, 2021
Nymbus CUSO is formed to help credit unions break through barriers to growth by connecting with trusted fintech offerings.
RSM Recognized as Best Tax and Audit Service Provider by HFM
March 29, 2021
RSM US LLP (RSM) has been named Best Tax and Audit Service Provider at the 2021 HFM US Quant Services Awards.
$80,000 Grant from SECU Foundation Supports Leadership Development Program for Principals
March 29, 2021
SECU Foundation works with North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD)
PSECU President and CEO George Rudolph Named to Power 100 Lists
March 29, 2021
PSECU President and CEO George Rudolph was named to the 2021 Power 100 list by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business.
Baker Market Update: March 29, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
March 29, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210329-latte-with-lester/
MCMC Auto Chooses Scienaptics AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform to Improve All Facets of Their Underwriting Process and Financial Risk ManagementMCMC Auto Chooses Scienaptics AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform to Improve All Facets of Thei
March 29, 2021
Scienaptic positions MCMC Auto to strengthen its lending portfolio using enhanced credit decisions.
AFFINITY CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 310 DAY IN HONOR OF UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 310 FOUNDING MEMBERS
March 29, 2021
Affinity Credit Union celebrated 310 Day on March 10th and 12th at the Firestone Tire plant in Des Moines, Iowa.
Adaption, Innovation and Levaraging the CUSO
March 29, 2021
The CUSO landscape is truly a cooperative environment working to help each other be better in the credit union space.
Depreciation Protection Adds $700M in New Client Assets
March 29, 2021
Continuing its forward momentum, Depreciation Protection announced today the addition of four more credit union clients with assets totaling $700M.
Southland Credit Union Announces Participation in the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee to Support Youth Financial Education
March 29, 2021
Southland Credit Union today announced that it is sponsoring the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, taking place April 1-15, 2021.
Credit union donates much needed cleaning supplies to local organizations
March 26, 2021
In 2021, TruMark Financial® Credit Union created a Concern for Community initiative to support local organizations during the pandemic.
Alaska USA Provides Needed Office Space and Financial Support to Local Nonprofit
March 26, 2021
United Way of Anchorage Receives $42,000 and Office Space to Continue Critical Operations
Premier Members Credit Union Launches Boulder County Crisis Fund
March 26, 2021
The credit union will match funds up to a minimum of $50,000 to benefit the Community Foundation Boulder Countys Crisis Fund.
Credit Union Welcomes Joe Raichel as Chief Lending Officer
March 26, 2021
Joe Raichel has been hired as the Chief Lending Officer at UVA Community Credit Union.
BCU becomes first credit union to give back $1M in HomeAdvantage Cash Rewards to members in a single year
March 26, 2021
BCU reaches milestone of $5 million in cumulative Cash Rewards
NASCUS Responds to NCUA Request for Comment on Risk-Based Net Worth COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
March 26, 2021
NASCUS supports raising the asset threshold to $500 million and defining a credit union as "complex" under RBNW requirements.
NW Plus Credit Union Gives $596,171 Back with Member Loyalty Bonus
March 26, 2021
NW Plus Credit Union Gives $596,171 Back to Members with its 2nd Member Loyalty Bonus
Baker Market Update: March 26, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
March 26, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210326-lunch-with-lester/
Maine Credit Unions Launch Virtual Financial Education Experience for Students
March 25, 2021
To commemorate CU Youth Month, Maine CUs are launching a new online educational experience to encourage students to adopt healthy savings habits.
Fort Financial Credit Union Selects Lumin Digital for Digital Banking Services
March 25, 2021
Fort Financial Credit Union has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital's cloud-native platform.
Day 2 of ALM First Financial Institute Provides In-Depth Educational Sessions
March 25, 2021
The second day of ALM Firsts Financial Institute offered attendees a variety of educational sessions to choose from within two customized tracks.
ALM First Assists with 2nd Industry Securitization, Opening the Door to Capital Markets for UNIFY
March 25, 2021
ALM First, a strategic partner for depositories offering commission-free, fee-based advice, served as a consultant for UNIFY Financial Credit Union.
Day 1 of Virtual ALM First Financial Institute Tackles Economy, Mergers, Loan Sales and More
March 25, 2021
The first day of ALM Firsts Financial Institute kicked off with an Economic Overview tailored specifically to financial institutions.
Bay Federal Credit Union Introduces New First-Time Homebuyer Program
March 24, 2021
Bay Federal Credit Union's New First-Time Homebuyers Program Offers First-Time Homebuyers 3% Down Payment and No Closing Costs.
United States Senate Federal Credit Union Partners with Credit Union Student Choice to Offer Suite of Private Student Lending Solutions
March 24, 2021
CU Student Choice announced that it has partnered with United States Senate FCU to offer its members innovative student lending solutions.
Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union Implements Member Driven Technologies
March 24, 2021
Peoples Advantage FCU has successfully implemented the Episys core processing system hosted by Member Driven Technologies (MDT) to drive efficiencies.
CU Members Mortgage Announces New Processing Managers to Ensure On-Time Mortgage Closings
March 24, 2021
Chavez and Robinson will be responsible for developing training resources, pipeline management, conducting file reviews, and streamlining processes.
Business Development Leader Kevin Harrigan Joins Access Softek to Support Sales Growth
March 24, 2021
Access Softek is expanding its team with the addition of Kevin M. Harrigan as Vice President of Sales for the Eastern Region.
United Federal Credit Union Names Carrie Taylor Mortgage Advisor at Edison Lakes Branch
March 24, 2021
United Federal Credit Union has appointed Carrie Taylor to the position of Mortgage Advisor at its Edison Lakes branch in Mishawaka, Indiana.
CommonWealth Central Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Experience Officer Kimberly Oblak
Commonwealth Central Credit Union
November 14, 2023
CommonWealth Central Credit Union has selected Kimberly Oblak as its new Chief Experience Officer (CXO). She was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Mary Slottke as Business Development Executive
Corporate Central Credit Union
November 13, 2023
Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Mary Slottke as a Business Development Executive. In this role, Slottke will proactively evaluate the financial climate ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 10, 2023
The Baker Group, LP
November 10, 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 Opens Members Submissions For Tenth Annual Make Hope Real Initiative, Gifting Holiday Wishlists To 5 Families
GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
November 9, 2023
As a not-for-profit credit union, GTE Financial is dedicated to prioritizing people over profits by giving back to the Tampa Bay community and its members ...
Day Air Announces Promotion of Two Associates to Vice President
Day Air Credit Union
November 9, 2023
Day Air Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotions of two of its associates, marking a significant milestone in their careers and a new ...
Callahan To Break Down Credit Union Industry’s Latest Performance Trend
Callahan & Associates, Inc.
November 8, 2023
Callahan & Associates, a leading provider of insights and solutions for the credit union industry, invites industry professionals to join us for the highly anticipated ...