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.
Baker Market Update: January 15, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
January 19, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210115-lunch-with-lester/
Jax Federal Credit Union Announces Closure of Southpoint Branch, Effective Feb. 6, 2021
January 19, 2021
Jax Federal Credit Union announced plans to close its Southpoint branch, located at 4100 Belfort Rd. in Jacksonville, effective February 6, 2021.
Finastras Fusion Invest moves to the cloud
January 19, 2021
Finastra today announced that its investment management solution Fusion Invest is now available to customers through the cloud.
MX Raises $300 Million in Series C Funding
January 19, 2021
MX, the leader in data-driven finance and creator of the Money Experience category, announced it has raised $300 million in a Series C funding.
Gary Perez, CEO, USC Credit Union, Chats Thinking Big and Acting Fast
January 19, 2021
We want to start a new credit union, not to compete but to support smaller credit unions with a similar mission.
Lesco Federal Credit Union Joins cuBIZloan.com
January 19, 2021
cuBIZloan.com is excited to welcome Lesco Federal Credit Union to cuBIZloans member business and commercial loan referral program.
Three Texas Trust Employees Graduate from Leadership Academy
January 19, 2021
Three employees of Texas Trust Credit Union graduated from Cornerstone Credit Union Leagues first virtual Chapter Leadership Academy.
Interior Federal Credit Union Chooses Dolphin Debit to Manage its ATM Fleet
January 19, 2021
Happy to get out from under the burdens of ATM management, Interior Federal Credit Union has turned over operations of its fleet to Dolphin Debit.
TopLines 22nd Annual Holiday Gift Drive Benefits Local Communities
January 19, 2021
TopLines 22nd Annual Holiday Gift Drive Benefits Local Communities
Baker Market Update: January 19, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
January 19, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210119-latte-with-lester/
CEO Institute Going Online in 2021, Offering Same Ivy-League Level Education as In-Person Event
January 15, 2021
CEO Institute will be offered in an online format in 2021, talent development leader CUES® has announced.
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for Virtual 2021 ALM First Financial Institute
January 15, 2021
Registration is now open for ALM Firsts virtual 2021 Financial Institute, the must-attend conference for all involved in balance sheet management.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Cardinal Ritter High School
January 15, 2021
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,500 to Cardinal Ritter High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and Alaska USA Foundation donate $20,000 to Covenant House Alaska, challenge other businesses to give back
January 15, 2021
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and Alaska USA Foundation donate $20,000 to Covenant House Alaska, challenge other businesses to give back
PSCU Reports Significant Holiday Season Growth for Owner Credit Unions
January 15, 2021
PSCU reported year-over-year debit and credit sales volume growth of 11.4% among its Owner credit unions during the 2020 holiday season.
NEFCU Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Community Giving Donations
January 15, 2021
New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) announced the recipients of its fourth quarter, 2020, community giving donations.
Executive Leadership Playbook for 2021 Keeps Credit Unions on Pace with Accelerated MX Changes
January 15, 2021
One thing 2020 taught those of us in the credit union industry is that there was no playbook for the challenges arising from COVID-19. For ...
Connect FSS Announces Restructuring of Leadership Team
January 15, 2021
New organizational structure better aligns the company to achieve its strategic goals.
BCU Gives Members Special Access To Innovative College Planning Tools
January 15, 2021
In partnership with Student Choice and Edmit, BCU is helping student members and their families make smarter financial decisions for college.
NACUSO Statement on NCUAs Expansion of CUSO Powers
January 15, 2021
NACUSO commends the NCUA Board on their proposed expansion of CUSO powers to allow CUSOs to assist credit unions with auto lending and personal loans.
Jeanne DArc Credit Union Awards $1,500 to Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
January 15, 2021
Jeanne DArc Credit Unions We Share a Common Thread Foundation awards $1,500 donation to winner of the fourth quarter Give-a-Click campaign.
Connect FSS Announces Updates to Leadership Team
January 15, 2021
New organizational structure better aligns the company to achieve its strategic goals. ***REVISED VERSION TO REPLACE THE PR SUBMITTED LAST NIGHT
Wings Financial CU Selects Access Softeks Video Chat to Add Personal Element to Digital Interactions
January 14, 2021
Wings Financial Credit Union will now offer Access Softeks Video Chat to its members to provide a more personal touch to digital interactions.
Finzly Taps Mark Dumolien as Vice President, Product Management
January 14, 2021
Former Wells Fargo executive joins the company to support its growth in FX, derivatives and international banking
Vantage Credit Union Makes Teachers Dreams a Reality
January 14, 2021
Impact Education contest funds initiatives of five local educators to make a difference in their school and for their students.
Public Service Credit Union Grants Members Holiday Wishes
January 14, 2021
Public Service Credit Union in Fort Wayne, Indiana creates an event to give back to members struggling in 2020 by fulfilling their holiday wishes.
TJ Tijerina Appointed New CEO of First Community Credit Union
January 14, 2021
TJ Tijerina as been named as the new President & CEO at FCCU and will succeed Ron Downing, who has announced his retirement after 43 ...
PSCU and Fiserv Extend Payments Processing Partnership
January 14, 2021
PSCU today announced that it has extended its payments processing agreement with Fiserv.
AllSouth Federal Credit Union Now Serves Orangeburg County
January 12, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union Now Serves Orangeburg County.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $5,031 to Ascension St. Vincent Foundation
January 12, 2021
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $5,031 to Ascension St. Vincent Foundation as part of an ongoing debit card give back program.
Baker Market Update: January 15, 2021 – Lunch with Lester – Week in Review
January 19, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210115-lunch-with-lester/
Jax Federal Credit Union Announces Closure of Southpoint Branch, Effective Feb. 6, 2021
January 19, 2021
Jax Federal Credit Union announced plans to close its Southpoint branch, located at 4100 Belfort Rd. in Jacksonville, effective February 6, 2021.
Finastras Fusion Invest moves to the cloud
January 19, 2021
Finastra today announced that its investment management solution Fusion Invest is now available to customers through the cloud.
MX Raises $300 Million in Series C Funding
January 19, 2021
MX, the leader in data-driven finance and creator of the Money Experience category, announced it has raised $300 million in a Series C funding.
Gary Perez, CEO, USC Credit Union, Chats Thinking Big and Acting Fast
January 19, 2021
We want to start a new credit union, not to compete but to support smaller credit unions with a similar mission.
Lesco Federal Credit Union Joins cuBIZloan.com
January 19, 2021
cuBIZloan.com is excited to welcome Lesco Federal Credit Union to cuBIZloans member business and commercial loan referral program.
Three Texas Trust Employees Graduate from Leadership Academy
January 19, 2021
Three employees of Texas Trust Credit Union graduated from Cornerstone Credit Union Leagues first virtual Chapter Leadership Academy.
Interior Federal Credit Union Chooses Dolphin Debit to Manage its ATM Fleet
January 19, 2021
Happy to get out from under the burdens of ATM management, Interior Federal Credit Union has turned over operations of its fleet to Dolphin Debit.
TopLines 22nd Annual Holiday Gift Drive Benefits Local Communities
January 19, 2021
TopLines 22nd Annual Holiday Gift Drive Benefits Local Communities
Baker Market Update: January 19, 2021 – Latte with Lester – Week in Preview
January 19, 2021
Download PDF or listen to the Podcast: https://www.gobaker.com/bmu-wk210119-latte-with-lester/
CEO Institute Going Online in 2021, Offering Same Ivy-League Level Education as In-Person Event
January 15, 2021
CEO Institute will be offered in an online format in 2021, talent development leader CUES® has announced.
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for Virtual 2021 ALM First Financial Institute
January 15, 2021
Registration is now open for ALM Firsts virtual 2021 Financial Institute, the must-attend conference for all involved in balance sheet management.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Cardinal Ritter High School
January 15, 2021
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,500 to Cardinal Ritter High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and Alaska USA Foundation donate $20,000 to Covenant House Alaska, challenge other businesses to give back
January 15, 2021
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and Alaska USA Foundation donate $20,000 to Covenant House Alaska, challenge other businesses to give back
PSCU Reports Significant Holiday Season Growth for Owner Credit Unions
January 15, 2021
PSCU reported year-over-year debit and credit sales volume growth of 11.4% among its Owner credit unions during the 2020 holiday season.
NEFCU Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Community Giving Donations
January 15, 2021
New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) announced the recipients of its fourth quarter, 2020, community giving donations.
Executive Leadership Playbook for 2021 Keeps Credit Unions on Pace with Accelerated MX Changes
January 15, 2021
One thing 2020 taught those of us in the credit union industry is that there was no playbook for the challenges arising from COVID-19. For ...
Connect FSS Announces Restructuring of Leadership Team
January 15, 2021
New organizational structure better aligns the company to achieve its strategic goals.
BCU Gives Members Special Access To Innovative College Planning Tools
January 15, 2021
In partnership with Student Choice and Edmit, BCU is helping student members and their families make smarter financial decisions for college.
NACUSO Statement on NCUAs Expansion of CUSO Powers
January 15, 2021
NACUSO commends the NCUA Board on their proposed expansion of CUSO powers to allow CUSOs to assist credit unions with auto lending and personal loans.
Jeanne DArc Credit Union Awards $1,500 to Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
January 15, 2021
Jeanne DArc Credit Unions We Share a Common Thread Foundation awards $1,500 donation to winner of the fourth quarter Give-a-Click campaign.
Connect FSS Announces Updates to Leadership Team
January 15, 2021
New organizational structure better aligns the company to achieve its strategic goals. ***REVISED VERSION TO REPLACE THE PR SUBMITTED LAST NIGHT
Wings Financial CU Selects Access Softeks Video Chat to Add Personal Element to Digital Interactions
January 14, 2021
Wings Financial Credit Union will now offer Access Softeks Video Chat to its members to provide a more personal touch to digital interactions.
Finzly Taps Mark Dumolien as Vice President, Product Management
January 14, 2021
Former Wells Fargo executive joins the company to support its growth in FX, derivatives and international banking
Vantage Credit Union Makes Teachers Dreams a Reality
January 14, 2021
Impact Education contest funds initiatives of five local educators to make a difference in their school and for their students.
Public Service Credit Union Grants Members Holiday Wishes
January 14, 2021
Public Service Credit Union in Fort Wayne, Indiana creates an event to give back to members struggling in 2020 by fulfilling their holiday wishes.
TJ Tijerina Appointed New CEO of First Community Credit Union
January 14, 2021
TJ Tijerina as been named as the new President & CEO at FCCU and will succeed Ron Downing, who has announced his retirement after 43 ...
PSCU and Fiserv Extend Payments Processing Partnership
January 14, 2021
PSCU today announced that it has extended its payments processing agreement with Fiserv.
AllSouth Federal Credit Union Now Serves Orangeburg County
January 12, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union Now Serves Orangeburg County.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $5,031 to Ascension St. Vincent Foundation
January 12, 2021
Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $5,031 to Ascension St. Vincent Foundation as part of an ongoing debit card give back program.
25 Credit Unions and Community Banks Now Live with Eltropy’s AI Technology
Eltropy
August 11, 2023
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More than 25 credit union and community bank customers—including ACFCU, Barksdale Federal Credit Union, Eglin FCU, Financial Edge, First Credit Union, Highmark Federal Credit Union, ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 11, 2023
The Baker Group, LP
August 11, 2023
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Corporate Central Welcomes Ken Pardon as Senior Software Engineer
Corporate Central Credit Union
August 10, 2023
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Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Ken Pardon as a Senior Software Engineer. In this role, Pardon will deliver business process improvements and ...
SECU Foundation Awards Charlotte Rescue Mission $500,000 Grant for new Rebound for Men Facility
State Employees’ Credit Union
August 10, 2023
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SECU Foundation recently awarded Charlotte Rescue Mission (CRM) a $500,000 challenge grant to support a capital campaign for a new Rebound for Men residential recovery ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grant Erases $2.2 Million in Medical Debt
Coastal Federal Credit Union
August 10, 2023
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The Coastal Credit Union Foundation announced that a grant to RIP Medical Debt has helped erase nearly $2.2 million in medical debt owed by central ...
Callahan & Associates Announces Trendwatch 2Q23
Callahan & Associates, Inc.
August 9, 2023
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Callahan & Associates, a leading provider of insights and solutions for the credit union industry, invites industry leaders to participate in the popular Trendwatch 2Q23 ...