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 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.
Glia Raises $78 Million in Series C Funding Led by Insight Partners as Demand for Digital Customer Service Accelerates
January 12, 2021
Glia announced that it has raised $78 million in Series C funding, bringing its total fundraising to $107 million.
Corelation’s Bruce Cormode Retires After More Than 40 Years in Credit Union Industry
January 12, 2021
Over the last four decades, Bruce Cormodes accomplishments have made an undeniable impact on the credit union core processing industry.
Texas Trust Launches Virtual Financial Wellness Webinars
January 12, 2021
Texas Trust is launching the True Dollar web series, a virtual financial wellness program. The webinars will be simulcast on Facebook Live.
TimeTrade And SilverCloud Unite To Transform Customer Experience
January 12, 2021
TimeTrade & SilverCloud unite to transform the customer experience to deliver the most effective and efficient methods for customer interaction
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.
ApexEdge Integrates with Payrailz to Help Credit Union Members and Bank Customers Save Money on Everyday Bills
January 12, 2021
Payrailz will leverage the ApexEdge active intelligence platform to deliver Billsharks bill negotiation services to credit unions and banks.
Jack Henry shares six areas of focus for financial institutions in 2021
January 12, 2021
This year will continue to be about partnerships that are committed to doing the right thing and providing for local communities.
TimeTrade Acquires SilverCloud and Expands Customer Experience Software Platform
January 12, 2021
TimeTrade Acquires SilverCloud
CU Members Mortgage Partners with CUbroadcast to Launch Mortgage Monthly Video Talk Show
January 11, 2021
CU Members Mortgage has partnered with CUbroadcast to launch a monthly mortgage video talk show aptly entitled: "Mortgage Monthly."
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.
Glia Raises $78 Million in Series C Funding Led by Insight Partners as Demand for Digital Customer Service Accelerates
January 12, 2021
Glia announced that it has raised $78 million in Series C funding, bringing its total fundraising to $107 million.
Corelation’s Bruce Cormode Retires After More Than 40 Years in Credit Union Industry
January 12, 2021
Over the last four decades, Bruce Cormodes accomplishments have made an undeniable impact on the credit union core processing industry.
Texas Trust Launches Virtual Financial Wellness Webinars
January 12, 2021
Texas Trust is launching the True Dollar web series, a virtual financial wellness program. The webinars will be simulcast on Facebook Live.
TimeTrade And SilverCloud Unite To Transform Customer Experience
January 12, 2021
TimeTrade & SilverCloud unite to transform the customer experience to deliver the most effective and efficient methods for customer interaction
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.
ApexEdge Integrates with Payrailz to Help Credit Union Members and Bank Customers Save Money on Everyday Bills
January 12, 2021
Payrailz will leverage the ApexEdge active intelligence platform to deliver Billsharks bill negotiation services to credit unions and banks.
Jack Henry shares six areas of focus for financial institutions in 2021
January 12, 2021
This year will continue to be about partnerships that are committed to doing the right thing and providing for local communities.
TimeTrade Acquires SilverCloud and Expands Customer Experience Software Platform
January 12, 2021
TimeTrade Acquires SilverCloud
CU Members Mortgage Partners with CUbroadcast to Launch Mortgage Monthly Video Talk Show
January 11, 2021
CU Members Mortgage has partnered with CUbroadcast to launch a monthly mortgage video talk show aptly entitled: "Mortgage Monthly."
Gulf Winds Selects Stephen Whiting as Director in Training
Gulf Winds Credit Union
August 9, 2023
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Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Stephen Whiting, Executive Director of Technology Operations at Pensacola State College, as the newest ...
14 High School Seniors Earn College Scholarships for the 2023-24 School Year
Together Credit Union
August 9, 2023
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Together Credit Union, on behalf of its employees and members, is thrilled to award $21,000 in scholarship dollars to high school seniors from the Greater ...
Acadia Federal Credit Union Drives New Efficiencies by Centralizing Member Service on the Glia Interaction Platform
Glia
August 8, 2023
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Acadia Federal Credit Union has digitally transformed member services with Glia, adding convenient digital-first service options and centralizing its call center on the Glia Interaction ...
Eden Village of Wilmington Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Tiny Home Initiative
State Employees’ Credit Union
August 8, 2023
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Eden Village of Wilmington recently received a $500,000 grant from SECU Foundation to fund the first construction phase of a supportive housing complex and community ...
Kentucky Credit Union League Selects Jim Kasch as President/CEO
Humanidei
August 8, 2023
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Louisville, KY, August 8, 2023. The Board of Directors of the Kentucky Credit Union League is pleased to announce the selection of Jim Kasch as ...
BCU BECOMES FIRST ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE “BUDGETNISTA STAMP OF APPROVAL”
BCU
August 7, 2023
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After a year-long partnership with award-winning financial educator, Tiffany ‘The Budgetnista’ Aliche, BCU is proud to announce it has received the first-ever “Budgetnista Stamp of ...