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.
Hellenic Bank Debuts Cutting Edge Retail Banking App in Partnership with Backbase
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
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
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.
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 Unions COO to address the biggest issues facing the industry
St. Cloud Financial Credit Unions 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 Kids Club Facility in Selma, NC
My Kids 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 Unions quarterly food bank donation was delivered to Area Churches Together Serving in Bogart, Georgia.
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
Falk and Mitchell Appointed to Board of CO-OP Financial Services
Bob Falk of Purdue FCU and Greg Mitchell of First Tech FCU have been appointed to the Board of Directors of CO-OP Financial Services.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Donates to Members Displaced by Devastating Apartment Complex Fire
Securityplus Federal Credit Union reached out to two Credit Union members after learning they lost their homes in a large apartment complex fire.
Middletown Valley Bank Redesigns Bank Statements with HC3
HC3 expands reach with first Maryland-based Bank
AutoRek partners with iSoftware4Banks
Scottish fintech company, AutoRek, a leading software provider to global financial services firms announces its partnership with iSoftware4Banks, a US
Member Access Processing Rolls Out First New Service Offering to Enhance Credit Union Competitiveness
Member Access Processing, a CUSO, deploys new incentive service offering for credit unions to attract new members.
Hellenic Bank Debuts Cutting Edge Retail Banking App in Partnership with Backbase
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
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
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.
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 Unions COO to address the biggest issues facing the industry
St. Cloud Financial Credit Unions 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 Kids Club Facility in Selma, NC
My Kids 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 Unions quarterly food bank donation was delivered to Area Churches Together Serving in Bogart, Georgia.
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
Falk and Mitchell Appointed to Board of CO-OP Financial Services
Bob Falk of Purdue FCU and Greg Mitchell of First Tech FCU have been appointed to the Board of Directors of CO-OP Financial Services.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Donates to Members Displaced by Devastating Apartment Complex Fire
Securityplus Federal Credit Union reached out to two Credit Union members after learning they lost their homes in a large apartment complex fire.
Middletown Valley Bank Redesigns Bank Statements with HC3
HC3 expands reach with first Maryland-based Bank
AutoRek partners with iSoftware4Banks
Scottish fintech company, AutoRek, a leading software provider to global financial services firms announces its partnership with iSoftware4Banks, a US
Member Access Processing Rolls Out First New Service Offering to Enhance Credit Union Competitiveness
Member Access Processing, a CUSO, deploys new incentive service offering for credit unions to attract new members.
Member Home Loan Welcomes Las Colinas FCU
Houston, TX | December 4, 2023. Member Home Loan® (MHL) is pleased to announce its newest addition to the family of valued credit union clients, ...
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, and Springfield branches throughout December.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Carmel High School
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,500 to Carmel High School Athletics as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
Largest Credit Union in Hawaii Renews Partnership with CUSO Financial Services
$2.3 Billion Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union renews partnership with CUSO Financial Services (CFS) and cites CFS’ investment program experience, technology and service for the ...
Day Air Credit Union Partners with the City of Kettering to Provide Nearly $1,000,000 in Grant Funds to Kettering Residents for Home Improvement and Down Payment Assistance
Day Air Credit Union is proud to share that in partnership with the City of Kettering, they provided nearly $1,000,000 in grant funds to Kettering ...
CU Student Choice Feeds Credit Union Marketing Efforts
After this past summer’s busy student lending season, CU Student Choice rewarded three of its credit union partners with food truck meals for their employees. ...