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 – Week in Review: October 04, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed October 11, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 20, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed September 27, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 13, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed September 20, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 06, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed September 9, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 30, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed September 6, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 16, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed August 23, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed August 9, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed July 30, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 19, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed July 26, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 12, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed July 15, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 5, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed July 9, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 28, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed June 28, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 14, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed June 17, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 07, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed June 11, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 31, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed June 4, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 24, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed May 30, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 17, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed May 20, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 10, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed May 14, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 03, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed May 6, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 26, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed April 29, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 19, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed April 22, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 12, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed April 16, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 05, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed April 11, 2024

New Hire Press Release from The Baker Group

The Baker Group Expands and Reaffirms Its Commitment to an Industry-Best Public Finance Platform with Key Hire

Raquel Reed April 4, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed March 29, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 22, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed March 22, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 15, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed March 18, 2024

New Hire Press Release from The Baker Group

We are excited to announce the hiring of Jeff Varner to lead our loan trading team and bolster Baker Loan Solutions. Jeff’s extensive knowledge and expertise will immediately increase the capabilities and reach of our loan group. On top of whole loan trading and loan participations, Jeff also specializes in partnering strategically with the growing

Jeffery Behymer March 7, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 1, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed March 4, 2024

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 23, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Raquel Reed February 26, 2024

Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Names Ewelina Caplap Vice President, Coastal Wealth Management

May 14, 2025

Coastal Credit Union announced that Ewelina Caplap has been appointed to Vice President of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. ...

Other

Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation

May 14, 2025

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Michigan Department of Insurance and ...

Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 9 Angels Game

May 14, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, sponsored ...

Making A Difference

EECU Proudly Sponsors 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival

May 13, 2025

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is honored to announce its sponsorship of the 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival, ...

Other

Corporate Central Holds 44th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

May 13, 2025

Corporate Central held its 44th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 8, at the Kalahari Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI, ...

Making A Difference

Defend Against Fraud and ID Theft at Redwood Credit Union’s Free Shred-a-Thons

May 13, 2025

A crucial step in protecting against fraud and identity theft is to securely dispose of sensitive documents and electronic waste ...

Technology

CULA’s AI-driven Self Inspection Cuts Lease-End Turnaround Times by 50%

May 12, 2025

Over 11,000 lessees have completed self-inspections in just 10 minutes with a smartphone; new program drives lease-end efficiency, cost savings, ...

Personnel Promotions

Great Lakes Credit Union Featured In Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union”

May 12, 2025

Washington, DC (April 2025) – Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) has been featured in the Spring 2025 edition of Callahan ...

Marketing

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase AI-Powered Loan Calculator at 2025 Auto Finance Summit East

May 12, 2025

Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will ...

Operations & HR

LAFCU Strengthens Lending Team With Addition Of Two Mortgage Loan Officers

May 12, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has welcomed Samip Patel and Michael Richards to its team, reinforcing the credit union’s commitment to ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025

May 9, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...

Operations & HR

Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors

May 9, 2025

Three members were re-elected to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors at the annual meeting on April 24: ...

Operations & HR

Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee

May 9, 2025

Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that Jeremiah Kossen, President/CEO of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) in Lakeland, ...

Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary

May 8, 2025

Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce Strides for Sarcoma as the new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness ...

Making A Difference

EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration

May 8, 2025

Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Hmong American Day celebration, a vibrant two-day cultural ...

Lending

Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice

May 8, 2025

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solutions ...

Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility

May 8, 2025

SECU Foundation has announced a $600,000 challenge grant for Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley (GCYV) to assist with the construction ...

Operations & HR

Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting

May 8, 2025

MODESTO, Calif. May 6, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is pleased to announce the results of its recent Annual ...

Personnel Promotions

LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award

May 7, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, the credit union’s chief marketing officer and chief ...

Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

May 7, 2025

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Judy Herrerias-James, Lisa Wittke Schaffner, and Rod Dole.

Other

TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026

May 7, 2025

TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit committed to relieving the financial burden of terminal illness through credit union collaboration, has announced its ...

Lending

Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!

May 7, 2025

EPIC Lauches Payoff clearinghouse for Auto Lenders EPIC is transforming the way financial institutions receive loan and lease payoffs on ...

Operations & HR

Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development

May 6, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the appointment of Laura Blanding as vice president of membership growth and development.

Other

Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification

May 6, 2025

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Stephanie Schmidt, Vice President Member Services, has officially earned the Accredited Faster Payments ...

Other

BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington

May 6, 2025

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington. The ...

Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Hires Anita Marshall to Lead Rocky Mount Branch

May 6, 2025

Coastal Credit Union has hired Anita Marshall as Branch Manager of its location at 1080 N. Winstead Ave in Rocky ...

Making A Difference

LAFCU To Award $10K In Grants To Individuals Seeking Financial Relief

May 6, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is offering an opportunity to help individuals take charge of their financial well-being through its Pathway ...

Making A Difference

Credit Unions Join Others in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease

May 5, 2025

Credit unions take action to educate the public, medical community, and first responders about Moyamoya Disease on May 6 Awareness ...

Strategic Partnerships

New Associate Board Member and Audit Committee Members to Join Advia Credit Union’s Dedicated Volunteers

May 5, 2025

Advia Credit Union is proud of the strong network of dedicated volunteers that make up its Board of Directors and ...

Making A Difference

U1 Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners

May 5, 2025

Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) members, Eva Johnson-Woods of Trotwood-Madison High School, and Addilyn Slinker of Beavercreek High School, were ...

Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Names Ewelina Caplap Vice President, Coastal Wealth Management

May 14, 2025

Coastal Credit Union announced that Ewelina Caplap has been appointed to Vice President of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. ...

Other

Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation

May 14, 2025

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Michigan Department of Insurance and ...

Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 9 Angels Game

May 14, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, sponsored ...

Making A Difference

EECU Proudly Sponsors 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival

May 13, 2025

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is honored to announce its sponsorship of the 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival, ...

Other

Corporate Central Holds 44th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

May 13, 2025

Corporate Central held its 44th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 8, at the Kalahari Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI, ...

Making A Difference

Defend Against Fraud and ID Theft at Redwood Credit Union’s Free Shred-a-Thons

May 13, 2025

A crucial step in protecting against fraud and identity theft is to securely dispose of sensitive documents and electronic waste ...

Technology

CULA’s AI-driven Self Inspection Cuts Lease-End Turnaround Times by 50%

May 12, 2025

Over 11,000 lessees have completed self-inspections in just 10 minutes with a smartphone; new program drives lease-end efficiency, cost savings, ...

Personnel Promotions

Great Lakes Credit Union Featured In Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union”

May 12, 2025

Washington, DC (April 2025) – Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) has been featured in the Spring 2025 edition of Callahan ...

Marketing

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase AI-Powered Loan Calculator at 2025 Auto Finance Summit East

May 12, 2025

Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will ...

Operations & HR

LAFCU Strengthens Lending Team With Addition Of Two Mortgage Loan Officers

May 12, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has welcomed Samip Patel and Michael Richards to its team, reinforcing the credit union’s commitment to ...

Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025

May 9, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...

Operations & HR

Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors

May 9, 2025

Three members were re-elected to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors at the annual meeting on April 24: ...

Operations & HR

Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee

May 9, 2025

Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that Jeremiah Kossen, President/CEO of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) in Lakeland, ...

Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary

May 8, 2025

Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce Strides for Sarcoma as the new member-nominated beneficiary for its Cancer Awareness ...

Making A Difference

EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration

May 8, 2025

Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Hmong American Day celebration, a vibrant two-day cultural ...

Lending

Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice

May 8, 2025

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solutions ...

Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility

May 8, 2025

SECU Foundation has announced a $600,000 challenge grant for Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley (GCYV) to assist with the construction ...

Operations & HR

Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting

May 8, 2025

MODESTO, Calif. May 6, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is pleased to announce the results of its recent Annual ...

Personnel Promotions

LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award

May 7, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, the credit union’s chief marketing officer and chief ...

Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors

May 7, 2025

Redwood Credit Union recently re-elected volunteer board members Judy Herrerias-James, Lisa Wittke Schaffner, and Rod Dole.

Other

TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026

May 7, 2025

TriUnity Foundation, a nonprofit committed to relieving the financial burden of terminal illness through credit union collaboration, has announced its ...

Lending

Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!

May 7, 2025

EPIC Lauches Payoff clearinghouse for Auto Lenders EPIC is transforming the way financial institutions receive loan and lease payoffs on ...

Operations & HR

Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development

May 6, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the appointment of Laura Blanding as vice president of membership growth and development.

Other

Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification

May 6, 2025

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Stephanie Schmidt, Vice President Member Services, has officially earned the Accredited Faster Payments ...

Other

BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington

May 6, 2025

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington. The ...

Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Hires Anita Marshall to Lead Rocky Mount Branch

May 6, 2025

Coastal Credit Union has hired Anita Marshall as Branch Manager of its location at 1080 N. Winstead Ave in Rocky ...

Making A Difference

LAFCU To Award $10K In Grants To Individuals Seeking Financial Relief

May 6, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is offering an opportunity to help individuals take charge of their financial well-being through its Pathway ...

Making A Difference

Credit Unions Join Others in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease

May 5, 2025

Credit unions take action to educate the public, medical community, and first responders about Moyamoya Disease on May 6 Awareness ...

Strategic Partnerships

New Associate Board Member and Audit Committee Members to Join Advia Credit Union’s Dedicated Volunteers

May 5, 2025

Advia Credit Union is proud of the strong network of dedicated volunteers that make up its Board of Directors and ...

Making A Difference

U1 Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners

May 5, 2025

Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) members, Eva Johnson-Woods of Trotwood-Madison High School, and Addilyn Slinker of Beavercreek High School, were ...

Prizeout Unveils CashBack+ Pay: A New Way For Credit Union Members To Pay And Earn Cashback

Prizeout

June 3, 2025

NEW YORK – June 3, 2025 – Prizeout, the leader in advertising and financial technology, is announcing CashBack+ Pay, the latest addition to its CashBack+ ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 30, 2025

The Baker Group, LP

May 30, 2025

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Milestone: 100 Go-Lives on Immediate Payment Rails

Corporate One Federal Credit Union

May 30, 2025

Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced a significant milestone today: 100 go-lives on the RTP network or FedNow Service through its Immediate Payments Third-Party Service ...

Vizo Financial’s June 2025 Education Calendar

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union

May 30, 2025

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 ...

Alogent’s Unify Earns 2025 PayTech Awards Finalist Spot for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs”

Alogent

May 29, 2025

Alogent is proud to announce that Unify has been named a finalist in the 2025 PayTech Awards, Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & Financial ...

Maine Credit Union League and Synergent Announce Board of Directors

Maine Credit Union League

May 27, 2025

The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are pleased to announce the appointment of their 2025–2026 Board of Directors. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth ...

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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