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.
TOPLINE CREDIT UNION MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES BRING COMFORT TO THOSE IN NEED
March 15, 2021
TopLines First Ever Bedding Drive Benefits Local Communities
SECU Foundation Provides $200,000 Grant for Project Addressing Student Learning Inequities
March 15, 2021
SECU Foundation has awarded a $200,000 grant to the North Carolina Education Fund in support of a new project.
Tower Federal Credit Unions VP of Information Security & ISO Joins Panel of Aronson P2B, a Shark Tank-style Tech Event
March 15, 2021
Phil Mellinger will serve as a panelist at Aronson P2B, an innovative virtual tech event similar to ABCs popular reality show, Shark Tank.
Fulton Bank Streamlines Foreign Exchange and Trade Finance Operations with Finzly FX STAR and EXIM STAR
March 15, 2021
Fulton Bank gains significant operational efficiencies in its foreign exchange initiatives through the use of Finzlys FX STAR and EXIM STAR solutions
Calderon promoted to SVP
March 15, 2021
Stacey Calderon has been promoted to SVP/Chief Lending Officer at Cherokee Strip Credit Union. Thanks in advance, for your support of this milestone.
New Hampshire FCU announces the retirement of John R. Young, President/CEO. NHFCUs Board of Directors has engaged Humanidei + ORourke to assist them with their search process.
March 15, 2021
New Hampshire Federal Credit Union announces the retirement of John R. Young, President/CEO. Mr. Young plans to retire at the conclusion of 2021.
Arizona Federal Credit Union Announces Completion of Historic Acquisition
March 15, 2021
The landmark acquisition of Pinnacle Bank by Arizona Federal Credit Union has changed the local banking landscape in the Phoenix area.
ALLIANT CREDIT UNION EXPANDS VEHICLE LEASING PROGRAM, POWERED BY CULA
March 15, 2021
Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) is helping power the expansion of Alliant Credit Unions vehicle leasing program into Pennsylvania.
Baker Market Update: March 15, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
March 15, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210315-latte-with-lester/
Filene Launches Center of Excellence on Credit Union Innovation and Incubation
March 15, 2021
Filene Research Institute launches its Center of Excellence for Innovation and Incubation and welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Robinson as its research fellow.
Baker Market Update: March 12, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
March 15, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210312-lunch-with-lester/
CreditUnions.com Announces 2021 Innovation Series Winners
March 12, 2021
Open Lending, Abe.ai, and VisiFI are the winners of CreditUnions.coms fourth?annual Innovation Series.
Trust for Credit Unions Assets Grow Nearly 4X Faster than Total Industry Investments
March 12, 2021
Assets under management in the Trust for Credit Unions (TCU) increased by 215% in 2020 compared with the industrys total investment growth of 55%.
PSCU and Allied Solutions Partner to Provide Delinquency Management Services
March 12, 2021
PSCU and Allied Solutions have partnered to provide financial institutions with single-source delinquency management services and support.
Clearview Federal Credit Union announces new Vice President of Lending
March 12, 2021
Clearview Federal Credit Union, Pittsburghs largest credit union, has hired Dustin Holmberg to serve as its new Vice President of Lending. The positi
Dr. Russell Anderson Joins JUDI.AI as Chief Credit Scientist
March 12, 2021
Dr. Russell Anderson has joined JUDI.AI as Chief Credit Scientist. He will drive the data science strategy behind our credit risk models and analytics
PSECU Gift Supports NICU Patients at Penn State Childrens Hospital
March 10, 2021
PSECU has committed $10,000 to Childrens Miracle Network to purchase equipment that brings comfort to babies in Penn State Children's Hospital.
Redstone Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with NCR Corporation to Enhance Business Banking
March 10, 2021
Redstone Federal Credit Union has selected NCR to provide a more seamless, comprehensive business banking experience for its members.
Wescom “Springs” for Free Coffee on Daylight Saving Day
March 10, 2021
Part of its #WescomKindness initiative, Wescom Credit Union will offer Southern Californians a free cup of Coffee on Daylight Savings Day this Sunday.
TruMark Financial® Credit Union donates $30,000 to Philabundance
March 10, 2021
Due to the pandemic, millions of Americans are out of work and unable to provide adequate nourishment for themselves and for their families. To help ...
Bay Federal Credit Union Welcomes Back Brooke Morley as Vice President of Asset Management
March 10, 2021
Bay Federal Credit Union is excited to welcome back to the organization Brooke Morley, who is re-joining the Credit Union as their new Vice President.
Dolphin Debit and GRG International Partner to Deliver Outsourcing Services to GRGs ATM Distributors
March 10, 2021
Dolphin Debit and GRG International are partnering to deliver outsourcing services to GRG ATM channel partners in the U.S.
HC3 Promotes Four to Support Companys Growth in Helping Banks and Credit Unions Communicate with Customers in Meaningful Ways
March 9, 2021
HC3 promotes four to leadership roles
Sontiq Acquires Fintech Provider Breach Clarity
March 9, 2021
Sontiq adds nationally known fraud, banking and AI experts to lead companys data breach and financial fraud protection initiatives
Lafayette Federal Credit Union Signs with Corelation to Help Them Better Compete in DC Market
March 9, 2021
Corelations architectural advancements lead $882 million Lafayette FCU to select KeyStone after more than 30 years with its current core processor.
Finastra successfully migrates Fusion Phoenix core clients to Microsoft Azure
March 9, 2021
Finastra successfully migrates Fusion Phoenix core clients to Microsoft Azure.
Underground Announces Enterprise Xchanges Shifting the Industry Inside Out with Vulnerable Collaboration
March 9, 2021
Mitchell, Stankovic & Associates Underground announces a new service, Enterprise Xchanges.
Hellenic Bank Debuts Cutting Edge Retail Banking App in Partnership with Backbase
March 9, 2021
Backbases Engagement Banking Platform helps leading Cypriot bank increase monthly active users by 16%
Access Softek Survey: Financial Institutions Need Universal Mobile Biometrics to Modernize the User Experience
March 9, 2021
Access Softek, Inc., an omnichannel digital banking platform provider, released a survey outlining consumers interest in biometric authentication met
Patelco Credit Union Among Top 10 on Bankrates Best Credit Unions of 2021 List
March 9, 2021
Patelco Credit Union ranks eighth on Bankrates Best Credit Unions of 2021 list, earning 4.4 out of five stars from the personal finance resource.
TOPLINE CREDIT UNION MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES BRING COMFORT TO THOSE IN NEED
March 15, 2021
TopLines First Ever Bedding Drive Benefits Local Communities
SECU Foundation Provides $200,000 Grant for Project Addressing Student Learning Inequities
March 15, 2021
SECU Foundation has awarded a $200,000 grant to the North Carolina Education Fund in support of a new project.
Tower Federal Credit Unions VP of Information Security & ISO Joins Panel of Aronson P2B, a Shark Tank-style Tech Event
March 15, 2021
Phil Mellinger will serve as a panelist at Aronson P2B, an innovative virtual tech event similar to ABCs popular reality show, Shark Tank.
Fulton Bank Streamlines Foreign Exchange and Trade Finance Operations with Finzly FX STAR and EXIM STAR
March 15, 2021
Fulton Bank gains significant operational efficiencies in its foreign exchange initiatives through the use of Finzlys FX STAR and EXIM STAR solutions
Calderon promoted to SVP
March 15, 2021
Stacey Calderon has been promoted to SVP/Chief Lending Officer at Cherokee Strip Credit Union. Thanks in advance, for your support of this milestone.
New Hampshire FCU announces the retirement of John R. Young, President/CEO. NHFCUs Board of Directors has engaged Humanidei + ORourke to assist them with their search process.
March 15, 2021
New Hampshire Federal Credit Union announces the retirement of John R. Young, President/CEO. Mr. Young plans to retire at the conclusion of 2021.
Arizona Federal Credit Union Announces Completion of Historic Acquisition
March 15, 2021
The landmark acquisition of Pinnacle Bank by Arizona Federal Credit Union has changed the local banking landscape in the Phoenix area.
ALLIANT CREDIT UNION EXPANDS VEHICLE LEASING PROGRAM, POWERED BY CULA
March 15, 2021
Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) is helping power the expansion of Alliant Credit Unions vehicle leasing program into Pennsylvania.
Baker Market Update: March 15, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
March 15, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210315-latte-with-lester/
Filene Launches Center of Excellence on Credit Union Innovation and Incubation
March 15, 2021
Filene Research Institute launches its Center of Excellence for Innovation and Incubation and welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Robinson as its research fellow.
Baker Market Update: March 12, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
March 15, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210312-lunch-with-lester/
CreditUnions.com Announces 2021 Innovation Series Winners
March 12, 2021
Open Lending, Abe.ai, and VisiFI are the winners of CreditUnions.coms fourth?annual Innovation Series.
Trust for Credit Unions Assets Grow Nearly 4X Faster than Total Industry Investments
March 12, 2021
Assets under management in the Trust for Credit Unions (TCU) increased by 215% in 2020 compared with the industrys total investment growth of 55%.
PSCU and Allied Solutions Partner to Provide Delinquency Management Services
March 12, 2021
PSCU and Allied Solutions have partnered to provide financial institutions with single-source delinquency management services and support.
Clearview Federal Credit Union announces new Vice President of Lending
March 12, 2021
Clearview Federal Credit Union, Pittsburghs largest credit union, has hired Dustin Holmberg to serve as its new Vice President of Lending. The positi
Dr. Russell Anderson Joins JUDI.AI as Chief Credit Scientist
March 12, 2021
Dr. Russell Anderson has joined JUDI.AI as Chief Credit Scientist. He will drive the data science strategy behind our credit risk models and analytics
PSECU Gift Supports NICU Patients at Penn State Childrens Hospital
March 10, 2021
PSECU has committed $10,000 to Childrens Miracle Network to purchase equipment that brings comfort to babies in Penn State Children's Hospital.
Redstone Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with NCR Corporation to Enhance Business Banking
March 10, 2021
Redstone Federal Credit Union has selected NCR to provide a more seamless, comprehensive business banking experience for its members.
Wescom “Springs” for Free Coffee on Daylight Saving Day
March 10, 2021
Part of its #WescomKindness initiative, Wescom Credit Union will offer Southern Californians a free cup of Coffee on Daylight Savings Day this Sunday.
TruMark Financial® Credit Union donates $30,000 to Philabundance
March 10, 2021
Due to the pandemic, millions of Americans are out of work and unable to provide adequate nourishment for themselves and for their families. To help ...
Bay Federal Credit Union Welcomes Back Brooke Morley as Vice President of Asset Management
March 10, 2021
Bay Federal Credit Union is excited to welcome back to the organization Brooke Morley, who is re-joining the Credit Union as their new Vice President.
Dolphin Debit and GRG International Partner to Deliver Outsourcing Services to GRGs ATM Distributors
March 10, 2021
Dolphin Debit and GRG International are partnering to deliver outsourcing services to GRG ATM channel partners in the U.S.
HC3 Promotes Four to Support Companys Growth in Helping Banks and Credit Unions Communicate with Customers in Meaningful Ways
March 9, 2021
HC3 promotes four to leadership roles
Sontiq Acquires Fintech Provider Breach Clarity
March 9, 2021
Sontiq adds nationally known fraud, banking and AI experts to lead companys data breach and financial fraud protection initiatives
Lafayette Federal Credit Union Signs with Corelation to Help Them Better Compete in DC Market
March 9, 2021
Corelations architectural advancements lead $882 million Lafayette FCU to select KeyStone after more than 30 years with its current core processor.
Finastra successfully migrates Fusion Phoenix core clients to Microsoft Azure
March 9, 2021
Finastra successfully migrates Fusion Phoenix core clients to Microsoft Azure.
Underground Announces Enterprise Xchanges Shifting the Industry Inside Out with Vulnerable Collaboration
March 9, 2021
Mitchell, Stankovic & Associates Underground announces a new service, Enterprise Xchanges.
Hellenic Bank Debuts Cutting Edge Retail Banking App in Partnership with Backbase
March 9, 2021
Backbases Engagement Banking Platform helps leading Cypriot bank increase monthly active users by 16%
Access Softek Survey: Financial Institutions Need Universal Mobile Biometrics to Modernize the User Experience
March 9, 2021
Access Softek, Inc., an omnichannel digital banking platform provider, released a survey outlining consumers interest in biometric authentication met
Patelco Credit Union Among Top 10 on Bankrates Best Credit Unions of 2021 List
March 9, 2021
Patelco Credit Union ranks eighth on Bankrates Best Credit Unions of 2021 list, earning 4.4 out of five stars from the personal finance resource.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 03, 2023
The Baker Group, LP
November 3, 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 Supports American Heart Association Tampa Bay Heart Walk For Ninth Year, Raised Over $222,500 Since 2015
GTE Financial Federal Credit Union
November 2, 2023
Local not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial will participate in the American Heart Association’s 2023 Tampa Bay Heart Walk at Raymond James Stadium. For the past ...
Empowering Dreams: The Journey of the Dream Educational Foundation
FOCUSONE
November 2, 2023
The Dream Educational Foundation (DEF) was founded with a clear and impactful mission: to empower high school students and dedicated credit union professionals to pursue ...
SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces New Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash
SafeAmerica Credit Union
November 2, 2023
SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their new Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash.
CU Student Choice Announces Kathy Duvall as New Board Chairperson
CU Student Choice
November 2, 2023
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that Kathy Duvall, President and CEO of SF Fire ...
United Federal Credit Union Employee Campaign Raises More Than $39,000 to Benefit the United Way
United Federal Credit Union
November 1, 2023
United Federal Credit Union’s (United) annual United Way employee fundraising campaign raised $19,740 in individual pledges. The credit union added to that total with a ...