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.
United Federal Credit Union Hires Two Mortgage Advisors to Serve Reno Community
February 23, 2021
United Federal Credit Union has named two new mortgage advisors to help serve the Reno community.
PSCU to Host Virtual Member Forum 2021 April 20-22
February 23, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
26th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast Curbside Pickup Style
Baker Market Update: February 19, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
February 19, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210219-lunch-with-lester/
OCCU announces promotions, updates leadership roles
February 19, 2021
Eugene, Oregon Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) announces promotions and reorganization of leadership roles.
Access Softek Signs a Record Nine Clients in Q4 2020
February 18, 2021
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
February 18, 2021
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
February 18, 2021
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
February 18, 2021
Honors and High Honors awarded based on exceptional projects.
CU Realty Services delivered $6.3M back to credit union members in 2020
February 18, 2021
The CUSO quickly evolved to support credit unions through challenges of 2020
COCC Hosts Tech Strategy Symposium
February 18, 2021
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
February 18, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
Bahrains leading local bank adopts Backbases Engagement Banking Platform to scale up its innovation capabilities and deliver a user-friendly banking
United Federal Credit Union Hires Two Mortgage Advisors to Serve Reno Community
February 23, 2021
United Federal Credit Union has named two new mortgage advisors to help serve the Reno community.
PSCU to Host Virtual Member Forum 2021 April 20-22
February 23, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 22, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
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
February 19, 2021
26th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast Curbside Pickup Style
Baker Market Update: February 19, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
February 19, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210219-lunch-with-lester/
OCCU announces promotions, updates leadership roles
February 19, 2021
Eugene, Oregon Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) announces promotions and reorganization of leadership roles.
Access Softek Signs a Record Nine Clients in Q4 2020
February 18, 2021
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
February 18, 2021
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
February 18, 2021
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
February 18, 2021
Honors and High Honors awarded based on exceptional projects.
CU Realty Services delivered $6.3M back to credit union members in 2020
February 18, 2021
The CUSO quickly evolved to support credit unions through challenges of 2020
COCC Hosts Tech Strategy Symposium
February 18, 2021
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
February 18, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
Bahrains leading local bank adopts Backbases Engagement Banking Platform to scale up its innovation capabilities and deliver a user-friendly banking
SECU Receives National Recognition for Financial Education Efforts Benefiting North Carolina Youth
State Employees’ Credit Union
September 6, 2023
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) was recently recognized by the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) for its financial education efforts benefiting North Carolina youth. ...
CUNA Strategic Services Allies With Sharetec to Accelerate Credit Union Technology
America’s Credit Unions
September 6, 2023
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 Credit Union
September 5, 2023
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
Financial Center First Credit Union
September 5, 2023
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 First Credit Union
September 5, 2023
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
The Baker Group, LP
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.