Industry Press
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Coastal Credit Union Honored Among Greater Triangle Civic 50
On October 25, Activate Good and Points of Light recognized Coastal Credit Union, as one of the companies honored in the Greater Triangle’s first-ever Civic 50. The honor represents Coastal’s commitment to the Triangle community and overall positive corporate citizenship.
Joe Mecca
October 27, 2023
Coastal Credit Union Launches Early Pay, Cuts Go Green Transaction Requirements in Half
Coastal Credit Union has announced two new enhancements to its deposit products, designed to improve members’ experience, particularly for checking account holders. Effective today, Coastal is introducing Early Pay, a feature that allows members with eligible incoming Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposits faster access to their money. The biggest beneficiaries will be members with direct
Joe Mecca
October 26, 2023
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards 11 New Grants to Local Nonprofits
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation announced today that it has awarded $230,300 to 11 nonprofits in North Carolina. The Foundation prioritizes funding projects in four key areas: promoting financial well-being, increasing affordable housing, supporting financial education, and improving access to resources. This year, the Foundation has already provided $875,300 to a wide variety of nonprofit
Joe Mecca
October 17, 2023
Coastal Credit Union Earns 2023 Leaders in Diversity Award
Coastal Credit Union has been named one of the 2023 Leaders in Diversity by the Triangle Business Journal. The award was presented during a ceremony on October 12, and Coastal is profiled in the October 13 edition of the business journal. This is the second time that Coastal has won the award since 2020.
Joe Mecca
October 13, 2023
Coastal Credit Union Named Among Triangle’s Healthiest Employers for the 13th Time
Coastal Credit Union has been recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of the Triangle for 2023. This is the 13th time that Coastal has been named a Healthiest Employer of the Triangle, including the past eight years in a row. It is one of four workplace awards that the credit union has earned this
Joe Mecca
October 11, 2023
Coastal Credit Union Names Patrick Livingston VP of Tech Infrastructure and IT Operations
Coastal Credit Union has named Patrick Livingston as Vice President of Tech Infrastructure and IT Operations. In his new role, Livingston will be responsible for Coastal’s technology infrastructure and providing the organization with technology solutions that are reliable, secure and sustainable. He and his team will ensure that the credit union’s systems support its current
Joe Mecca
October 4, 2023
Cooperative Block Party Draws Crowd to Downtown Raleigh
On Saturday, September 23, Coastal Credit Union, Weaver Street Market, and several area cooperatives hosted a Cooperative Block Party, which was the first of its kind in the Raleigh area.
Joe Mecca
September 29, 2023
Coastal Credit Union Hires Mia Vista Perez as Chief Administrative Officer
Perez brings more than 30 years of credit union experience to Coastal, including 11 years as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Strategy and People Officer at Louisiana Federal Credit Union. She previously worked at GNO Federal Credit Union and Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union, also in Louisiana. Coastal’s Employee Experience, Employee Development, Marketing, Communication, and
Joe Mecca
September 18, 2023
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Provides 14 New Grants to Local Nonprofits
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation announced today that it has awarded $325,000 to 14 nonprofits in North Carolina. The Foundation focuses on funding projects in four key areas: promoting financial well
Joe Mecca
September 14, 2023
Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced
CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the ...
Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores
Many financial institutions assume customers giving high NPS, CSAT, or CES scores are loyal. But data and real-world cases show ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading disputes technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, will unveil enhanced AI capabilities for ...
Corporate Central Promotes Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization
Corporate Central is proud to announce the promotion of Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization. In this ...
Honoring Heroes: Tunnel to Towers 5K – Milwaukee Doubles in Participation Size, Raises Over $28,000
Corporate Central proudly served as the title sponsor of the second annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk – ...
Results are in: #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day 2025
On July 25, credit unions, leagues, and partners worldwide united for the annual #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day — and 2025’s celebration set ...
Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Danielle Milner as President/CEO
Boston, MA, August 6, 2025. In a bold step toward the future, the Board of Directors of Boston Firefighters Credit ...
Coastal Credit Union Among Triangle’s Best Places to Work for Tenth Time
Coastal Credit Union has once again earned a spot among the Triangle Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. This marks ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 08, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
EECU Helps Local Families Prepare for School with Backpack Giveaway Events
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2025) – Thousands of local children are now better prepared for the new school year thanks ...
CU Executive Compensation Continues to Climb, CUES Compensation Surveys Find
Credit union executive compensation is on the rise, with many leadership roles seeing significant increases in both base salary and ...
The 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium Unites National Stakeholders
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Association for Cannabis Banking (ACB), is proud ...
Partner Credit Unions Enter an Era of Possibilities During the 2025 myCUmortgage Partner Conference
Credit union mortgage leaders from across the country are preparing to embrace the glamour and optimism of the Roaring Twenties ...
One Nevada Promotes Steve O’Donnell to President/CEO
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union recently promoted Steve O’Donnell to serve as its new President/Chief Executive Officer after ...
First City Credit Union and Quavo Partner to Deliver Secure Online Fraud Resolution for Displaced Members Following LA Fires
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, has partnered with First City Credit Union ...
DaLand CUSO Empowers Credit Unions with Institution-Branded Stablecoins via New Metallicus Partnership
DaLand CUSO, The Next-Gen CUSO dedicated to helping credit unions fully leverage their core systems while simultaneously embracing today’s digital-asset ...
EECU’s Student Branch Model Showcased at National CUFEN Conference
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was honored to share its innovative student branch model ...
Vizo Financial’s August 2025 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 01, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Meriwest Credit Union Develops New Account Designed for Savers Seeking Enhanced Deposit Insurance Protection
Unlock the power of secure savings with the SecureEdge Money Market Account from Meriwest. Enjoy competitive rates, full liquidity, and ...
Debunking the Myths: What AI Really Means for Banking
Debunking the Myths: What AI Really Means for Banking By Hugh Khan, Chief Technology Officer, Suntell and Intelligent Banking Solutions ...
LendKey and Member Student Lending Award $22,000 in Scholarships to Support College Students
Cincinnati, OH —Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student loan and student loan refinance lending ...
TDFCU Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer: A Proven Leader in Member Experience and Operational Excellence
Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), proudly serving its members since 1935, is excited to welcome Nicholas Moreland as its ...
Triangle Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Anticipate Member Needs & Position for Future Growth
With Arkatechture’s help, Triangle Credit Union is modernizing its data environment, empowering business users, and enhancing the overall member experience.
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently recognized 30 school employees, representing ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading provider of AI-powered dispute management solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 State of ...
EECU Recognized for Expanding Community Access to Financial Services
FRESNO, Calif. (July 28, 2025) – In recognition of its ongoing commitment to expanding financial services and education throughout the ...
QuantyPhi Welcomes Kyle Kabara as Director ALM & Investments
QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is proud to announce the addition of Kyle Kabara as Director ALM ...
Algebrik AI and AppOne Partner to Streamline Indirect Lending for Dealers and Lenders
Algebrik AI Partners with AppOne to Streamline Indirect Lending New York, July 2025 — Algebrik AI has partnered with AppOne ...
Meriwest Credit Union Launches Zelle® for Fast, Secure, and Convenient Money Transfers
Big news! Meriwest now offers Zelle® for seamless money transfers! Split bills, pay for group trips, or send gifts to ...
Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced
CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the ...
Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores
Many financial institutions assume customers giving high NPS, CSAT, or CES scores are loyal. But data and real-world cases show ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading disputes technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, will unveil enhanced AI capabilities for ...
Corporate Central Promotes Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization
Corporate Central is proud to announce the promotion of Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization. In this ...
Honoring Heroes: Tunnel to Towers 5K – Milwaukee Doubles in Participation Size, Raises Over $28,000
Corporate Central proudly served as the title sponsor of the second annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk – ...
Results are in: #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day 2025
On July 25, credit unions, leagues, and partners worldwide united for the annual #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day — and 2025’s celebration set ...
Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Danielle Milner as President/CEO
Boston, MA, August 6, 2025. In a bold step toward the future, the Board of Directors of Boston Firefighters Credit ...
Coastal Credit Union Among Triangle’s Best Places to Work for Tenth Time
Coastal Credit Union has once again earned a spot among the Triangle Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. This marks ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 08, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
EECU Helps Local Families Prepare for School with Backpack Giveaway Events
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2025) – Thousands of local children are now better prepared for the new school year thanks ...
CU Executive Compensation Continues to Climb, CUES Compensation Surveys Find
Credit union executive compensation is on the rise, with many leadership roles seeing significant increases in both base salary and ...
The 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium Unites National Stakeholders
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Association for Cannabis Banking (ACB), is proud ...
Partner Credit Unions Enter an Era of Possibilities During the 2025 myCUmortgage Partner Conference
Credit union mortgage leaders from across the country are preparing to embrace the glamour and optimism of the Roaring Twenties ...
One Nevada Promotes Steve O’Donnell to President/CEO
LAS VEGAS, NV. – One Nevada Credit Union recently promoted Steve O’Donnell to serve as its new President/Chief Executive Officer after ...
First City Credit Union and Quavo Partner to Deliver Secure Online Fraud Resolution for Displaced Members Following LA Fires
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, has partnered with First City Credit Union ...
DaLand CUSO Empowers Credit Unions with Institution-Branded Stablecoins via New Metallicus Partnership
DaLand CUSO, The Next-Gen CUSO dedicated to helping credit unions fully leverage their core systems while simultaneously embracing today’s digital-asset ...
EECU’s Student Branch Model Showcased at National CUFEN Conference
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was honored to share its innovative student branch model ...
Vizo Financial’s August 2025 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 01, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Meriwest Credit Union Develops New Account Designed for Savers Seeking Enhanced Deposit Insurance Protection
Unlock the power of secure savings with the SecureEdge Money Market Account from Meriwest. Enjoy competitive rates, full liquidity, and ...
Debunking the Myths: What AI Really Means for Banking
Debunking the Myths: What AI Really Means for Banking By Hugh Khan, Chief Technology Officer, Suntell and Intelligent Banking Solutions ...
LendKey and Member Student Lending Award $22,000 in Scholarships to Support College Students
Cincinnati, OH —Member Student Lending, a leading network of credit unions offering private student loan and student loan refinance lending ...
TDFCU Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer: A Proven Leader in Member Experience and Operational Excellence
Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), proudly serving its members since 1935, is excited to welcome Nicholas Moreland as its ...
Triangle Credit Union Partners With Arkatechture to Anticipate Member Needs & Position for Future Growth
With Arkatechture’s help, Triangle Credit Union is modernizing its data environment, empowering business users, and enhancing the overall member experience.
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently recognized 30 school employees, representing ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading provider of AI-powered dispute management solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 State of ...
EECU Recognized for Expanding Community Access to Financial Services
FRESNO, Calif. (July 28, 2025) – In recognition of its ongoing commitment to expanding financial services and education throughout the ...
QuantyPhi Welcomes Kyle Kabara as Director ALM & Investments
QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is proud to announce the addition of Kyle Kabara as Director ALM ...
Algebrik AI and AppOne Partner to Streamline Indirect Lending for Dealers and Lenders
Algebrik AI Partners with AppOne to Streamline Indirect Lending New York, July 2025 — Algebrik AI has partnered with AppOne ...
Meriwest Credit Union Launches Zelle® for Fast, Secure, and Convenient Money Transfers
Big news! Meriwest now offers Zelle® for seamless money transfers! Split bills, pay for group trips, or send gifts to ...
Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar
At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of ...
Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO
Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its new President and Chief Executive ...
Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to helping payment card issuers strengthen ...
TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google
Google has donated $10,000 as part of its Google Ad Grants, which provides nonprofits such as TriUnity Foundation funds in the form of in-kind search ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received four national awards for its ...
