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.
IWS Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence!
With a passion of putting our Credit Union partners and their members first, we at IWS are excited to celebrate our 30th Anniversary this month!
Altra Federal Credit Union Promotes Mike Nickel to Executive Vice-President, Chief Lending Officer
Altra Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Nickel from Senior Vice President of Lending to Executive Vice President, Chie
PSECU to Sponsor EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, Encourages High School Student Participation
PSECU will sponsor the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, a nationwide financial literacy challenge for high school students, taking place April 1-15.
Filene launches research project surveying DEI practices in credit unions
Filene is asking credit union CEOs, HR leaders or DEI leaders to complete the 10-minute DEI Practices and Policies Survey by April 18.
Sunmark Credit Union Promotes Toni LeBron to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Sunmark announces the promotion of Toni LeBron to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sunmark Credit Union.
NCUA Announces Interim Distribution for Capital Holders of Asset Management Estates
NCUA announces interim distribution for capital holders of the U.S. Central, Members United and Southwest Corporate Asset Management Estates.
CUES® Emerge Announces 2021 Program Cohort Members, Masterminds
CUES welcomes 32 up-and-coming CU leaders into the CUES Emerge program, selected based on their potential to create a lasting impact in the industry.
Credit Union of Texas Expands Partnership with PSCU
PSCU has announced it has expanded its partnership with Credit Union of Texas.
MSUFCU Announces its 2021 Charity Partners
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
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
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
SECU Foundation works with North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD)
PSECU President and CEO George Rudolph Named to Power 100 Lists
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
United Way of Anchorage Receives $42,000 and Office Space to Continue Critical Operations
Premier Members Credit Union Launches Boulder County Crisis Fund
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The second day of ALM Firsts Financial Institute offered attendees a variety of educational sessions to choose from within two customized tracks.
IWS Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence!
With a passion of putting our Credit Union partners and their members first, we at IWS are excited to celebrate our 30th Anniversary this month!
Altra Federal Credit Union Promotes Mike Nickel to Executive Vice-President, Chief Lending Officer
Altra Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Nickel from Senior Vice President of Lending to Executive Vice President, Chie
PSECU to Sponsor EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, Encourages High School Student Participation
PSECU will sponsor the EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, a nationwide financial literacy challenge for high school students, taking place April 1-15.
Filene launches research project surveying DEI practices in credit unions
Filene is asking credit union CEOs, HR leaders or DEI leaders to complete the 10-minute DEI Practices and Policies Survey by April 18.
Sunmark Credit Union Promotes Toni LeBron to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Sunmark announces the promotion of Toni LeBron to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sunmark Credit Union.
NCUA Announces Interim Distribution for Capital Holders of Asset Management Estates
NCUA announces interim distribution for capital holders of the U.S. Central, Members United and Southwest Corporate Asset Management Estates.
CUES® Emerge Announces 2021 Program Cohort Members, Masterminds
CUES welcomes 32 up-and-coming CU leaders into the CUES Emerge program, selected based on their potential to create a lasting impact in the industry.
Credit Union of Texas Expands Partnership with PSCU
PSCU has announced it has expanded its partnership with Credit Union of Texas.
MSUFCU Announces its 2021 Charity Partners
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
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
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
SECU Foundation works with North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD)
PSECU President and CEO George Rudolph Named to Power 100 Lists
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
United Way of Anchorage Receives $42,000 and Office Space to Continue Critical Operations
Premier Members Credit Union Launches Boulder County Crisis Fund
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The second day of ALM Firsts Financial Institute offered attendees a variety of educational sessions to choose from within two customized tracks.
Truliant Promotes Johnson to Chief Financial Officer
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (December 26, 2023) – Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has promoted Linell Johnson to the role of Chief Financial Officer. ...
Peach State FCU and Toys for Tots Unite in Holiday Spirit
Peach State Federal Credit Union’s annual toy drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program was a success! Every year, the credit union ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 29, 2023
Summary: Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Redwood Credit Union Steps Up for Annual Secret Santa Program
When Sonoma County’s annual Secret Santa program fell short of its gift drive goals this year, Redwood Credit Union stepped up to fill the holiday ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Mortgage Operations
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that Jennifer Davis has been appointed to the newly ...
GreenState is halfway to their $1 billion mortgage lending goal
GreenState Credit Union has surpassed $500 million in mortgage loans to BIPOC Iowans, thus making strides at closing the racial homeownership gap across the state.