Industry Press
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Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 29, 2023
January 2, 2024
Summary: Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s ...
Redwood Credit Union Steps Up for Annual Secret Santa Program
January 2, 2024
When Sonoma County’s annual Secret Santa program fell short of its gift drive goals this year, Redwood Credit Union stepped ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Mortgage Operations
January 2, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that Jennifer Davis has ...
GreenState is halfway to their $1 billion mortgage lending goal
December 22, 2023
GreenState Credit Union has surpassed $500 million in mortgage loans to BIPOC Iowans, thus making strides at closing the racial ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
December 22, 2023
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Merrill to Mortgage Advisor in the Greater ...
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting 18 Credit Unions to RTP Network, with Robust Growth Anticipated in 2024
December 22, 2023
Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it connected 18 credit unions to the RTP network in 2023 via ...
Day Air Credit Union Gives Back in Multiple Ways this Holiday Season
December 22, 2023
It’s that time of year again. Day Air Credit Union is excited to unveil the impact of this annual giving ...
Kevin Chiappetta Graduates from Marquette University’s Executive MBA Program
December 22, 2023
Corporate Central is proud to share that Kevin Chiappetta, CFA, Senior Vice President Investment Services and President of QuantyPhi, has ...
Origence Partners with Tesla to Provide Attractive Monthly Payments and Affordable Credit Union Financing to Electric Vehicle Buyers Across the U.S.
December 22, 2023
Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Tesla, the largest EV manufacturer in the world, ...
Catalyst Corporate Announces PCC Redemption of 12.5%
December 22, 2023
Catalyst is the first corporate credit union to request and receive NCUA’s permission to return a portion of its perpetual ...
Embracing Financial Futures: Corporate Central Participates in “Reality Check Day” Organized by Educators Credit Union
December 22, 2023
Five Corporate Central employees recently volunteered at “Reality Check Day,” a unique financial literacy program organized by Educators Credit Union. ...
LGE Foundation donates $284,000 to local nonprofits
December 22, 2023
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $284,000 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit ...
California Credit Unions Donate $331,000 to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
December 22, 2023
Redwood Credit Union CEO Brett Martinez and Patelco Credit Union CEO Erin Mendez presented a $331,000 check to UCSF Benioff ...
Members Drive Growth as Truliant Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets
December 22, 2023
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has surpassed $5 billion in assets. The milestone comes a year after ...
United Federal Credit Union Employee Named Volunteer of the Year for Girls on the Run Sierras
December 18, 2023
United Federal Credit Union’s (United) Brandi Ward has been named ‘Volunteer of the Year’ by Girls on the Run Sierras.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 15, 2023
December 18, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Magnifi Financial and Eltropy Partner to Pioneer Industry-Defining Generative AI Solutions
December 18, 2023
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), and Magnifi Financial have partnered to introduce cutting-edge generative ...
Thomas Named to American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List
December 18, 2023
American Banker has recognized Truliant Federal Credit Union’s Chief Administrative Officer Sherri Thomas as one of its 2023 Most Powerful ...
Humanidei Expands Recruiting Team With Industry Professionals Jaime Marks and Sonya Watkins
December 18, 2023
Ontario, CA – December 15, 2023 – Humanidei, a people operations firm founded to help credit unions build more inclusive ...
Corporate Central Employees Make a Difference at Hope Center
December 18, 2023
Corporate Central demonstrated its commitment to community service and philanthropy last week as eight dedicated employees volunteered their time at ...
SECU Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation Collaborate to Protect Coastal Communities
December 15, 2023
SECU Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) are teaming up to help protect and enhance five North Carolina coastal ...
Eltropy Collaborates with Jack Henry’s Banno Digital Banking Platform
December 15, 2023
Eltropy, a leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced today that Eltropy’s Digital Conversations Platform is now ...
BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
December 15, 2023
After receiving nearly 900 nominations, last night BECU honored nonprofit organizations and BECU members at its annual People Helping People ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Danielle Carter as Risk & Compliance Coordinator
December 15, 2023
Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Danielle Carter as a Risk & Compliance Coordinator. In this role, Carter ...
BECU Announces Drew Wolff as Chief Financial Officer
December 15, 2023
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Drew Wolff as executive vice president and chief financial ...
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to Award Over $287k in Scholarships and Educational Grants
December 15, 2023
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2024 scholarship program is now open and accepting applications. The ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana
December 15, 2023
United Federal Credit Union has promoted Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana. Rogers will be based at United’s ...
Malisha Yang Transitions from Member Services Specialist to Key Role as Compliance Analyst at Corporate Central
December 15, 2023
Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Malisha Yang, CCUFC, has accepted a new position within the organization as a ...
CUES Directors Conference Attendees Rally for Wildfire Relief in Maui
December 15, 2023
Maui, HI—CUES Directors Conference 2023 attendees united under the “Spirit of Giving” in Maui this week, driven by a shared ...
Charting a Course for Excellence: CUES Announces Board Officers
December 7, 2023
CUES is pleased to announce the appointment of new board officers. This dynamic roster of visionary leaders will play a ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 29, 2023
January 2, 2024
Summary: Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s ...
Redwood Credit Union Steps Up for Annual Secret Santa Program
January 2, 2024
When Sonoma County’s annual Secret Santa program fell short of its gift drive goals this year, Redwood Credit Union stepped ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Mortgage Operations
January 2, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that Jennifer Davis has ...
GreenState is halfway to their $1 billion mortgage lending goal
December 22, 2023
GreenState Credit Union has surpassed $500 million in mortgage loans to BIPOC Iowans, thus making strides at closing the racial ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Battle Creek
December 22, 2023
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Merrill to Mortgage Advisor in the Greater ...
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting 18 Credit Unions to RTP Network, with Robust Growth Anticipated in 2024
December 22, 2023
Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it connected 18 credit unions to the RTP network in 2023 via ...
Day Air Credit Union Gives Back in Multiple Ways this Holiday Season
December 22, 2023
It’s that time of year again. Day Air Credit Union is excited to unveil the impact of this annual giving ...
Kevin Chiappetta Graduates from Marquette University’s Executive MBA Program
December 22, 2023
Corporate Central is proud to share that Kevin Chiappetta, CFA, Senior Vice President Investment Services and President of QuantyPhi, has ...
Origence Partners with Tesla to Provide Attractive Monthly Payments and Affordable Credit Union Financing to Electric Vehicle Buyers Across the U.S.
December 22, 2023
Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., and Tesla, the largest EV manufacturer in the world, ...
Catalyst Corporate Announces PCC Redemption of 12.5%
December 22, 2023
Catalyst is the first corporate credit union to request and receive NCUA’s permission to return a portion of its perpetual ...
Embracing Financial Futures: Corporate Central Participates in “Reality Check Day” Organized by Educators Credit Union
December 22, 2023
Five Corporate Central employees recently volunteered at “Reality Check Day,” a unique financial literacy program organized by Educators Credit Union. ...
LGE Foundation donates $284,000 to local nonprofits
December 22, 2023
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $284,000 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit ...
California Credit Unions Donate $331,000 to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
December 22, 2023
Redwood Credit Union CEO Brett Martinez and Patelco Credit Union CEO Erin Mendez presented a $331,000 check to UCSF Benioff ...
Members Drive Growth as Truliant Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets
December 22, 2023
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has surpassed $5 billion in assets. The milestone comes a year after ...
United Federal Credit Union Employee Named Volunteer of the Year for Girls on the Run Sierras
December 18, 2023
United Federal Credit Union’s (United) Brandi Ward has been named ‘Volunteer of the Year’ by Girls on the Run Sierras.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 15, 2023
December 18, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Magnifi Financial and Eltropy Partner to Pioneer Industry-Defining Generative AI Solutions
December 18, 2023
Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), and Magnifi Financial have partnered to introduce cutting-edge generative ...
Thomas Named to American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions List
December 18, 2023
American Banker has recognized Truliant Federal Credit Union’s Chief Administrative Officer Sherri Thomas as one of its 2023 Most Powerful ...
Humanidei Expands Recruiting Team With Industry Professionals Jaime Marks and Sonya Watkins
December 18, 2023
Ontario, CA – December 15, 2023 – Humanidei, a people operations firm founded to help credit unions build more inclusive ...
Corporate Central Employees Make a Difference at Hope Center
December 18, 2023
Corporate Central demonstrated its commitment to community service and philanthropy last week as eight dedicated employees volunteered their time at ...
SECU Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation Collaborate to Protect Coastal Communities
December 15, 2023
SECU Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) are teaming up to help protect and enhance five North Carolina coastal ...
Eltropy Collaborates with Jack Henry’s Banno Digital Banking Platform
December 15, 2023
Eltropy, a leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced today that Eltropy’s Digital Conversations Platform is now ...
BECU’s 10th Annual People Helping People Awards Program Grants $525,000 to Member-Nominated Nonprofits
December 15, 2023
After receiving nearly 900 nominations, last night BECU honored nonprofit organizations and BECU members at its annual People Helping People ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Danielle Carter as Risk & Compliance Coordinator
December 15, 2023
Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Danielle Carter as a Risk & Compliance Coordinator. In this role, Carter ...
BECU Announces Drew Wolff as Chief Financial Officer
December 15, 2023
BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has welcomed Drew Wolff as executive vice president and chief financial ...
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to Award Over $287k in Scholarships and Educational Grants
December 15, 2023
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2024 scholarship program is now open and accepting applications. The ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana
December 15, 2023
United Federal Credit Union has promoted Kyle Rogers to Business Loan Officer in Indiana. Rogers will be based at United’s ...
Malisha Yang Transitions from Member Services Specialist to Key Role as Compliance Analyst at Corporate Central
December 15, 2023
Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Malisha Yang, CCUFC, has accepted a new position within the organization as a ...
CUES Directors Conference Attendees Rally for Wildfire Relief in Maui
December 15, 2023
Maui, HI—CUES Directors Conference 2023 attendees united under the “Spirit of Giving” in Maui this week, driven by a shared ...
Charting a Course for Excellence: CUES Announces Board Officers
December 7, 2023
CUES is pleased to announce the appointment of new board officers. This dynamic roster of visionary leaders will play a ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024
Coastal Federal Credit Union
October 18, 2024
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $260,000 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q4 2024 grant cycle, which brings the total foundation ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
October 18, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced the opening of a ...
Noble Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enhance Data Analytics and Drive Member Engagement
Arkatechture
October 18, 2024
Noble Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to transform their data strategy to enhance member services, streamline data processes, and support long-term goals like AI-driven ...
Eltropy Named Finalist for AI Innovation in 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards
Eltropy
October 18, 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been named a finalist for the 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards in ...
Indiana Members Foundation Charity Golf Outing Benefitting Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Foundation Raises Over $30,000
Indiana Members Credit Union
October 18, 2024
Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, hosted a charity golf outing to benefit Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) Foundation and ...
UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
October 18, 2024
UMassFive is excited to join credit unions worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the achievements and global impact of ...