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.
PSCU to Host Virtual Member Forum 2021 April 20-22
PSCU will host Virtual Member Forum 2021 on April 20-22 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. each day.
Youth Financial Wellness Scholarships Awarded to Local Foster Youth
In February, the Travis Credit Union Foundation announced two local students each received a $500 Youth Financial Wellness Scholarship to support their post-secondary education. The ...
Affinity Plus Becomes One of the First Credit Unions in Minnesota To Launch Contactless Cards for All Members
Minnesotas second largest credit union just completed reissuing new, contactless card technology for more than 209,000 cards used by its 218,000 members. Since July, Affinity ...
Cooperative Credit Union Association Partners with Dolphin Debit Access
The Cooperative Credit Union Association has partnered with Dolphin Debit Access to offer member credit unions a fully managed ATM solution.
John Zmolek to Retire as Verity CEO
Today, John Zmolek, CEO of Verity Credit Union, announced his upcoming retirement on April 14, after seven years as the Verity CEO.
CO-OP Financial Services Adds Talent in Key Roles
CO-OP Financial Services has added five Senior Vice Presidents whose combined responsibilities impact virtually every aspect of the business.
Bay Federal Credit Union Announces Salinas Relocation to Harden Ranch Plaza Shopping Center
Bay Federal Credit Union has announced that they will relocate their Salinas branch location to the Harden Ranch Plaza this fall.
Baker Market Update: February 22, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210222-latte-with-lester/
Members Development Company Announces Successful Capital Raise for Fintech Venture Fund at Owner Meeting
Members Development Co. says its new fintech venture fund, Curql Fund I, has met its goal for capital, expects fund to reach $100-150 MM by ...
Bay Federal Credit Union Announces 2020 Employee Award Winners
Bay Federal Credit Union recently honored its top performing employees and announced the winner of its Service Excellence Award for 2020.
Allegacy Announces Chief Financial Officer And President of Allegacy Services
Allegacy, one of the largest credit unions in North Carolina, announced internal promotions to two executive management positions.
Affinity Plus Launches New Credit Builder Loan
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the Affinity Plus Credit Builder Loan, designed to help those who need to establish a credit ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Little Red Door Cancer Agency for Cancer Awareness Card
Indiana Members CU presented a check for $10,000 to Little Red Door Cancer Agency as part of its exclusive Cancer Awareness Debit Card Program.
Alogent Celebrates the Addition of 25 New Clients in 2020
Alogent signs 25 new institutions across its full product suite of payment processing, digital banking, content management and data analytics.
Alaska USA Honors Alaskas Military with Annual Appreciation Event
26th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast Curbside Pickup Style
Baker Market Update: February 19, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210219-lunch-with-lester/
OCCU announces promotions, updates leadership roles
Eugene, Oregon Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) announces promotions and reorganization of leadership roles.
Access Softek Signs a Record Nine Clients in Q4 2020
Access Softek had a productive and successful Q4 2020, signing nine credit unions to the companys digital banking platform.
Sontiq Releases Enhanced Best-in-Class, Digital-Oriented Intelligent Identity Security (IIS) Platform
Sontiq IIS fuels a frictionless partner experience, enabling rapid adoption of identity theft and cyber threat protection capabilities.
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Awarded Best in the Industry
The National Association of Senior Advocates names the United States Senate Federal Credit Union as 2021s Best in the Industry.
Canvas Credit Union Western CUNA Management School students turn their hard work into big accomplishments
Honors and High Honors awarded based on exceptional projects.
CU Realty Services delivered $6.3M back to credit union members in 2020
The CUSO quickly evolved to support credit unions through challenges of 2020
COCC Hosts Tech Strategy Symposium
COCC hosted its second annual CEO Technology Symposium, welcoming clients for a program designed to shine a light on industry trends and impacts.
IWS New Electric Vehicle Service Agreement (EVSA) Coverage
IWS Group is excited to announce the extended coverage of all Electric Vehicles with their new Electric Vehicle Service Agreement (EVSA).
Member Service, Community Impact Highlight United Federal Credit Unions 2020 Successes
Service during the pandemic, generous community outreach, and strong financials were the highlights at Uniteds annual membership meeting.
Enhancing Lives With More Credit: Northern Hills Federal Credit Union Selects Scienaptics AI-powered Credit Decisioning Platform
Scienaptic AI, the worlds leading AI-powered credit decision platform provider, announced the deployment of its platform at Northern Hills FCU.
Corporate Central Garners Nationwide Participation in Virtual Digital Marketing Forum
Credit union professionals from across the country participated in Corporate Centrals Digital Marketing Forum, held virtually.
Jax Federal Credit Union Announces Participation in America Saves Week
Jax Federal Credit Union will once again participate in America Saves Week (Feb. 22-26, 2021).
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) partners with Backbase to offer a first-in-class digital onboarding experience
Bahrains leading local bank adopts Backbases Engagement Banking Platform to scale up its innovation capabilities and deliver a user-friendly banking
Finzly Launches Interest Rate Derivatives App Within BankOS
Finzly has launched SWAP STAR, a state-of-the-art, end-to-end, sales, trading and post-trade processing system for interest rate derivatives.
PSCU to Host Virtual Member Forum 2021 April 20-22
PSCU will host Virtual Member Forum 2021 on April 20-22 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. each day.
Youth Financial Wellness Scholarships Awarded to Local Foster Youth
In February, the Travis Credit Union Foundation announced two local students each received a $500 Youth Financial Wellness Scholarship to support their post-secondary education. The ...
Affinity Plus Becomes One of the First Credit Unions in Minnesota To Launch Contactless Cards for All Members
Minnesotas second largest credit union just completed reissuing new, contactless card technology for more than 209,000 cards used by its 218,000 members. Since July, Affinity ...
Cooperative Credit Union Association Partners with Dolphin Debit Access
The Cooperative Credit Union Association has partnered with Dolphin Debit Access to offer member credit unions a fully managed ATM solution.
John Zmolek to Retire as Verity CEO
Today, John Zmolek, CEO of Verity Credit Union, announced his upcoming retirement on April 14, after seven years as the Verity CEO.
CO-OP Financial Services Adds Talent in Key Roles
CO-OP Financial Services has added five Senior Vice Presidents whose combined responsibilities impact virtually every aspect of the business.
Bay Federal Credit Union Announces Salinas Relocation to Harden Ranch Plaza Shopping Center
Bay Federal Credit Union has announced that they will relocate their Salinas branch location to the Harden Ranch Plaza this fall.
Baker Market Update: February 22, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210222-latte-with-lester/
Members Development Company Announces Successful Capital Raise for Fintech Venture Fund at Owner Meeting
Members Development Co. says its new fintech venture fund, Curql Fund I, has met its goal for capital, expects fund to reach $100-150 MM by ...
Bay Federal Credit Union Announces 2020 Employee Award Winners
Bay Federal Credit Union recently honored its top performing employees and announced the winner of its Service Excellence Award for 2020.
Allegacy Announces Chief Financial Officer And President of Allegacy Services
Allegacy, one of the largest credit unions in North Carolina, announced internal promotions to two executive management positions.
Affinity Plus Launches New Credit Builder Loan
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the Affinity Plus Credit Builder Loan, designed to help those who need to establish a credit ...
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Little Red Door Cancer Agency for Cancer Awareness Card
Indiana Members CU presented a check for $10,000 to Little Red Door Cancer Agency as part of its exclusive Cancer Awareness Debit Card Program.
Alogent Celebrates the Addition of 25 New Clients in 2020
Alogent signs 25 new institutions across its full product suite of payment processing, digital banking, content management and data analytics.
Alaska USA Honors Alaskas Military with Annual Appreciation Event
26th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast Curbside Pickup Style
Baker Market Update: February 19, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210219-lunch-with-lester/
OCCU announces promotions, updates leadership roles
Eugene, Oregon Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) announces promotions and reorganization of leadership roles.
Access Softek Signs a Record Nine Clients in Q4 2020
Access Softek had a productive and successful Q4 2020, signing nine credit unions to the companys digital banking platform.
Sontiq Releases Enhanced Best-in-Class, Digital-Oriented Intelligent Identity Security (IIS) Platform
Sontiq IIS fuels a frictionless partner experience, enabling rapid adoption of identity theft and cyber threat protection capabilities.
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Awarded Best in the Industry
The National Association of Senior Advocates names the United States Senate Federal Credit Union as 2021s Best in the Industry.
Canvas Credit Union Western CUNA Management School students turn their hard work into big accomplishments
Honors and High Honors awarded based on exceptional projects.
CU Realty Services delivered $6.3M back to credit union members in 2020
The CUSO quickly evolved to support credit unions through challenges of 2020
COCC Hosts Tech Strategy Symposium
COCC hosted its second annual CEO Technology Symposium, welcoming clients for a program designed to shine a light on industry trends and impacts.
IWS New Electric Vehicle Service Agreement (EVSA) Coverage
IWS Group is excited to announce the extended coverage of all Electric Vehicles with their new Electric Vehicle Service Agreement (EVSA).
Member Service, Community Impact Highlight United Federal Credit Unions 2020 Successes
Service during the pandemic, generous community outreach, and strong financials were the highlights at Uniteds annual membership meeting.
Enhancing Lives With More Credit: Northern Hills Federal Credit Union Selects Scienaptics AI-powered Credit Decisioning Platform
Scienaptic AI, the worlds leading AI-powered credit decision platform provider, announced the deployment of its platform at Northern Hills FCU.
Corporate Central Garners Nationwide Participation in Virtual Digital Marketing Forum
Credit union professionals from across the country participated in Corporate Centrals Digital Marketing Forum, held virtually.
Jax Federal Credit Union Announces Participation in America Saves Week
Jax Federal Credit Union will once again participate in America Saves Week (Feb. 22-26, 2021).
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) partners with Backbase to offer a first-in-class digital onboarding experience
Bahrains leading local bank adopts Backbases Engagement Banking Platform to scale up its innovation capabilities and deliver a user-friendly banking
Finzly Launches Interest Rate Derivatives App Within BankOS
Finzly has launched SWAP STAR, a state-of-the-art, end-to-end, sales, trading and post-trade processing system for interest rate derivatives.
CUNA Strategic Services Allies With Sharetec to Accelerate Credit Union Technology
CUNA Strategic Services has announced its selection for its newest core processing partner, Sharetec, a cutting-edge leader in credit union technology. This collaboration aspires to ...
Heather Ristow, CCUE Rejoins Corporate Central as Senior Vice President/Chief Experience Officer
Corporate Central is pleased to announce Heather Ristow, CCUE has rejoined the organization as Senior Vice President/Chief Experience Officer. Ristow has over 20 years of ...
Financial Center Supports WISH-TV’s Gr8 Paper Push in Partnership with Teachers’ Treasures
For the ninth year, Financial Center proudly supported the 2023 WISH-TV Gr8 Paper Push, a community-wide initiative aimed at providing essential school supplies to teachers ...
Financial Center Appoints Ryan Cook as New Chief Financial Officer
Financial Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Cook as the Credit Union’s new Chief Financial Officer. With more than 15 years of ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 1, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Orange County’s Credit Union Raises $22,700 For Children’s Health Of Orange County (Choc)
Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 130,000 Members, raised $22,700 to benefit Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC) ...