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.

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Personnel Promotions

HC3 Promotes Four to Support Company’s Growth in Helping Banks and Credit Unions Communicate with Customers in Meaningful Ways

HC3 promotes four to leadership roles

Sontiq Acquires Fintech Provider Breach Clarity

Sontiq adds nationally known fraud, banking and AI experts to lead company’s data breach and financial fraud protection initiatives

Lafayette Federal Credit Union Signs with Corelation to Help Them Better Compete in DC Market

Corelation’s 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

Finastra successfully migrates Fusion Phoenix core clients to Microsoft Azure.

Underground Announces Enterprise Xchanges – Shifting the Industry Inside Out with Vulnerable Collaboration

Mitchell, Stankovic & Associates Underground announces a new service, Enterprise Xchanges.

Hellenic Bank Debuts Cutting Edge Retail Banking App in Partnership with Backbase

Backbase’s 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

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 Bankrate’s Best Credit Unions of 2021 List

Patelco Credit Union ranks eighth on Bankrate’s Best Credit Unions of 2021 list, earning 4.4 out of five stars from the personal finance resource.

Alaska USA Foundation donates $15,000 to local nonprofits in Alaska and Arizona

Alaska USA Foundation donates $15,000 to three different local nonprofits in Alaska and Arizona.

Chartway Federal Credit Union Announces Two Executive Promotions

Chartway FCU is proud to announce that as the credit union continues to grow in a dynamic world, two of its leaders have been promoted.

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union’s COO to address the biggest issues facing the industry

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union’s COO selected for national innovation program, i3, with the Filene Institute.

LAFCU CEO Patrick Spyke named Michigan MVP

Spyke has been named a 2021 Most Valuable Professional by a Michigan business publication for making the state a better place to live and work.

Cirrus Adds Aubrey McCarthy as Director of Client Success

Cirrus adds Aubrey McCarthy as new director of client success to support increased execution and planning in response to growing market demand

Becky Smith Presented with American Advertising Federation of Baltimore Silver Medal Award

Becky Smith, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategy for SECU was awarded the Silver Medal Award from the American Advertising Federation.

SECU Foundation Provides $500,000 Challenge Grant for My Kid’s Club Facility in Selma, NC

My Kid’s Club (MKC), a Johnston County non-profit has gained the support of SECU Foundation.

Canvas Credit Union shares warmth with local Denver restaurants

Canvas donates heaters to help local restaurants keep doors open and attract more diners

Advia Credit Union Launches New Video Teller Machine

Advia Credit Union, along with their financial technology partner, Diebold Nixdorf, is launching new Video Teller Machines at select locations.

Advia Foundation Helps Community with $25,000

In 2020, the Advia Foundation awarded a total of $25,000 in Advancing Lives Grants to non-profit organizations in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Peach State Federal Credit Union Donates Food to Area Churches Together Serving

Peach State Federal Credit Union’s quarterly food bank donation was delivered to Area Churches Together Serving in Bogart, Georgia.
Personnel Promotions

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Promotes Two Key Leaders

Securityplus FCU announces the promotion of Ulrica Rawlings to VP, Human Resources & Facilities, and Floretta Sharpless to VP, Risk Management.

Baker Market Update: March 8, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview

Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210308-latte-with-lester/

United Way Recognizes Coastal with Spirit of North Carolina Award

United Way of North Carolina recognized Coastal Credit Union and other corporate partners during its virtual Spirit of North Carolina Awards event.

Baker Market Update: March 5, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review

Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210305-lunch-with-lester/

Frontwave CMO Todd Kern Named to Newest Filene i3 Program

Frontwave is proud to announce that its CMO, Todd Kern, has been selected as one of 23 credit union leaders to join the latest Filene ...

POPi/o Video Banking Rises To Record 2020 Growth & Continued Advancements

Video banking leader hits its stride with growing adoption of virtual banking, achieving record momentum with new bank and credit union customers

Depreciation Protection Adds $1.4B in New Client Assets

Credit unions in five states add member protections; continued record growth.

Cirrus Announces Strategic Partnership With Manifesto

Cirrus announces a capital investment from Portland and Milwaukee-based branding agency Manifesto, coinciding with a corporate branding campaign.

DEI Leads Future Branches Think Tank Event

DEI to discuss insights leading branch transformation at a virtual conference to be held March 30-31, 2021.

Next Step Enhances Its Fintech Consulting Model in Response to a Record Number of Core and Digital Banking System Evaluations Being Launched

Next Step Explains How Its Fintech Consulting Model Is Delivering Optimal Client Collaboration & Efficiency.

Backbase-Powered Mobile Banking App Drives Member Adoption and Satisfaction for WSECU

Leading Washington State credit union increases registered mobile users by 39% after tapping Engagement Banking technology provider Backbase to create
Personnel Promotions

HC3 Promotes Four to Support Company’s Growth in Helping Banks and Credit Unions Communicate with Customers in Meaningful Ways

HC3 promotes four to leadership roles

Sontiq Acquires Fintech Provider Breach Clarity

Sontiq adds nationally known fraud, banking and AI experts to lead company’s data breach and financial fraud protection initiatives

Lafayette Federal Credit Union Signs with Corelation to Help Them Better Compete in DC Market

Corelation’s 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

Finastra successfully migrates Fusion Phoenix core clients to Microsoft Azure.

Underground Announces Enterprise Xchanges – Shifting the Industry Inside Out with Vulnerable Collaboration

Mitchell, Stankovic & Associates Underground announces a new service, Enterprise Xchanges.

Hellenic Bank Debuts Cutting Edge Retail Banking App in Partnership with Backbase

Backbase’s 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

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 Bankrate’s Best Credit Unions of 2021 List

Patelco Credit Union ranks eighth on Bankrate’s Best Credit Unions of 2021 list, earning 4.4 out of five stars from the personal finance resource.

Alaska USA Foundation donates $15,000 to local nonprofits in Alaska and Arizona

Alaska USA Foundation donates $15,000 to three different local nonprofits in Alaska and Arizona.

Chartway Federal Credit Union Announces Two Executive Promotions

Chartway FCU is proud to announce that as the credit union continues to grow in a dynamic world, two of its leaders have been promoted.

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union’s COO to address the biggest issues facing the industry

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union’s COO selected for national innovation program, i3, with the Filene Institute.

LAFCU CEO Patrick Spyke named Michigan MVP

Spyke has been named a 2021 Most Valuable Professional by a Michigan business publication for making the state a better place to live and work.

Cirrus Adds Aubrey McCarthy as Director of Client Success

Cirrus adds Aubrey McCarthy as new director of client success to support increased execution and planning in response to growing market demand

Becky Smith Presented with American Advertising Federation of Baltimore Silver Medal Award

Becky Smith, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategy for SECU was awarded the Silver Medal Award from the American Advertising Federation.

SECU Foundation Provides $500,000 Challenge Grant for My Kid’s Club Facility in Selma, NC

My Kid’s Club (MKC), a Johnston County non-profit has gained the support of SECU Foundation.

Canvas Credit Union shares warmth with local Denver restaurants

Canvas donates heaters to help local restaurants keep doors open and attract more diners

Advia Credit Union Launches New Video Teller Machine

Advia Credit Union, along with their financial technology partner, Diebold Nixdorf, is launching new Video Teller Machines at select locations.

Advia Foundation Helps Community with $25,000

In 2020, the Advia Foundation awarded a total of $25,000 in Advancing Lives Grants to non-profit organizations in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Peach State Federal Credit Union Donates Food to Area Churches Together Serving

Peach State Federal Credit Union’s quarterly food bank donation was delivered to Area Churches Together Serving in Bogart, Georgia.
Personnel Promotions

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Promotes Two Key Leaders

Securityplus FCU announces the promotion of Ulrica Rawlings to VP, Human Resources & Facilities, and Floretta Sharpless to VP, Risk Management.

Baker Market Update: March 8, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview

Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210308-latte-with-lester/

United Way Recognizes Coastal with Spirit of North Carolina Award

United Way of North Carolina recognized Coastal Credit Union and other corporate partners during its virtual Spirit of North Carolina Awards event.

Baker Market Update: March 5, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review

Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210305-lunch-with-lester/

Frontwave CMO Todd Kern Named to Newest Filene i3 Program

Frontwave is proud to announce that its CMO, Todd Kern, has been selected as one of 23 credit union leaders to join the latest Filene ...

POPi/o Video Banking Rises To Record 2020 Growth & Continued Advancements

Video banking leader hits its stride with growing adoption of virtual banking, achieving record momentum with new bank and credit union customers

Depreciation Protection Adds $1.4B in New Client Assets

Credit unions in five states add member protections; continued record growth.

Cirrus Announces Strategic Partnership With Manifesto

Cirrus announces a capital investment from Portland and Milwaukee-based branding agency Manifesto, coinciding with a corporate branding campaign.

DEI Leads Future Branches Think Tank Event

DEI to discuss insights leading branch transformation at a virtual conference to be held March 30-31, 2021.

Next Step Enhances Its Fintech Consulting Model in Response to a Record Number of Core and Digital Banking System Evaluations Being Launched

Next Step Explains How Its Fintech Consulting Model Is Delivering Optimal Client Collaboration & Efficiency.

Backbase-Powered Mobile Banking App Drives Member Adoption and Satisfaction for WSECU

Leading Washington State credit union increases registered mobile users by 39% after tapping Engagement Banking technology provider Backbase to create

Corporate Central Welcomes Mary Slottke as Business Development Executive

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

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

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 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, a leading provider of insights and solutions for the credit union industry, invites industry professionals to join us for the highly anticipated ...

myCUmortgage Adds Four New Partner Credit Unions in Q3

New partners take advantage of myCUmortgage’s products and services to help them become great mortgage lenders
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