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Eltropy EMERGE 2024 User Conference Brings the Hottest Topics for Credit Unions into Focus, Launches Customer Community

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), hosted its annual EMERGE 2024 user conference last week in Santa Clara, California. The sold-out event brought together 250+ credit union leaders, industry innovators, and Eltropy experts to learn about the latest technologies shaping the future of community banks and credit unions. Eltropy also

First Harvest Supports Camden Youths Through The Martha F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Deptford, NJ – May 17, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union has been proudly supporting the Martha F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship since its inception. This year’s recipient is Bryanna Mahan, from Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts who exemplifies her community service, school spirit, and positive character traits through her academic achievements and long-standing community

OCCU adds new VP

OCCU is excited to announce that Cheleana Stafflund has been promoted to vice president of retail operations.

QuantyPhi’s White Paper | Strategic Mortgage Servicing Rights Valuation

In the ever-evolving landscape of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation, precision and foresight are paramount for financial institutions. QuantyPhi, a balance sheet optimization CUSO, recently released a groundbreaking white paper, Mortgage Servicing Rights Valuation with an ALM Focus.

Corporate Central Conducts Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

On Thursday, May 9, Corporate Central hosted its 43rd Annual Meeting at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The credit union was delighted to participate in The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Annual Convention & Exposition, which coincided with the annual meeting. Delegates from member credit unions gathered in person for the meeting, while

Peach State FCU President/CEO Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

Lawrenceville, GA (May 14, 2024) – Peach State FCU is excited to celebrate President/CEO Marshall Boutwell’s 30th anniversary with the credit union. In honor of his years of service, Peach State’s Board of Directors and Executive team created two $5,000 scholarships for veterans seeking to expand their education to enhance their long-term career opportunities. The

Centra Credit Union announces Loretta M. Burd Scholarship recipients

Each year, the Centra Foundation awards one $2500 scholarship per Centra service center to graduating high school seniors, in addition to a number of adult scholarships. This year, the Foundation awarded 28 high school scholarships, six adult scholarships and two Team Member scholarships. This means a total of $90,000 was awarded to students in Centra’s

Envisant Empowers a Competitive Advantage with Harness Partnership

Envisant, a leading provider of data-driven solutions for the financial industry, today announced a partnership with Harness, an impact-focused financial technology company dedicated to translating credit unions’ people-first approach into a competitive advantage.

Baby Supplies Donated By TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees

TopLine Financial Credit Union held their third annual diaper and wipe drive during the month of April benefitting three local non-profits. TopLine members and employees generously donated diapers, wipes, and other baby care items to help bring comfort to families in need in our local communities.

Eltropy Launches Voice+, Unifying Voice and Digital for Community Financial Institutions

Eltropy, a pioneering conversations platform for credit unions and community banks, today launched Voice+, integrating traditional voice capabilities with digital channels like text messaging, video, and chat into a unified contact center solution. Voice+ provides a “single pane of glass” experience for agents to seamlessly handle voice and digital interactions, with unified routing, AI agents

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES CUES CEO HEATHER MCKISSICK TO SPEAK AT LENDING TECH LIVE

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces a special Women’s Leadership Luncheon with guest speaker Heather McKissick, CEO of CUES, at this year’s annual Lending Tech Live event scheduled on June 26, 2024, at the Marriot Marquis in San Diego, California.

Business North Carolina Names SECU CEO Leigh Brady Among North Carolina’s Most Influential Leaders

Business North Carolina recently announced its selection of North Carolina’s most influential leaders, naming State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President and CEO Leigh Brady to the magazine’s 2024 Power List. Brady was featured among the state’s most prominent individuals in the finance and insurance industry. Brady became president and CEO of the country’s second largest

Alogent and Antuar Partner to bring Branch Banking into the Digital World

Alogent, an innovator in end-to-end deposits automation, enterprise content and information management, and digital banking solutions for financial institutions, today announced a partnership with Antuar to provide integrated end-to-end check processing capabilities for teller capture. Together, Alogent’s Unify, and Antuar’s inBranch Transact, bring modern capabilities to banks and credit unions looking to refresh their teller

CU Alliance® and the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions Raise Record Funds for Charities and Educational Scholarships with Annual Golf Tournament

Houston, TX – May 8, 2024 – CU Alliance®, a leading Credit Union Service Organization headquartered in Houston, proudly announces that this year’s Annual Golf Tournament, held in partnership with the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions, has raised a record-breaking $56,405 for chapter charities and educational scholarships.

Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets

Coastal Credit Union announced today that it has reached $5 billion in assets. Coastal initially hit the $5 billion mark at the end of January, and growth has continued through the spring. Through the end of April, Coastal’s assets are $5.148 billion.

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Expands Third-Party Service Provider Solution to Empower Credit Unions with Connection to FedNow Service

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it can now technically connect credit unions to the FedNow® Service through the extension of its Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) solution from the RTP® network to the FedNow Service, bringing the advantages of instant payments to credit

Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, Strengthens Alliances with 6 Credit Union Clients

Jefferson City, MO – May 8, 2024 – Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, a leading innovator in the credit union industry specializing in core banking, digital banking, and document management, celebrates the strengthening of alliances as six forward-thinking credit unions renew their commitment to excellence alongside the Aurora Advantage Core. These renewals come hand in

Strategic Partnerships

cPort Credit Union Joins Velera’s Co-op ATM Network, Benefiting Credit Union Members Throughout Maine

Velera – formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions – has announced that cPort Credit Union has joined the Co-op ATM network.
New Product Releases

Eltropy EMERGE 2024 User Conference Brings the Hottest Topics for Credit Unions into Focus, Launches Customer Community

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), hosted its annual EMERGE 2024 user conference last week ...
Personnel Promotions

GTE Financial Promotes Julie Smith To Assistant Vice President Of Internal Auditing

Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time team member Julie Smith ...
Operations & HR

United Federal Credit Union Branch Manager Named to South Bend Regional Chamber’s 40 Under 40 List

United Federal Credit Union Branch Manager, Fares Farhan was named to the South Bend (Indiana) Regional Chamber’s 2024 40 Under ...
Other

First Harvest Supports Camden Youths Through The Martha F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Deptford, NJ – May 17, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union has been proudly supporting the Martha F. Wilson Memorial ...
Personnel Promotions

OCCU adds new VP

OCCU is excited to announce that Cheleana Stafflund has been promoted to vice president of retail operations.
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Other

QuantyPhi’s White Paper | Strategic Mortgage Servicing Rights Valuation

In the ever-evolving landscape of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation, precision and foresight are paramount for financial institutions. QuantyPhi, a ...
Making A Difference

U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union President & CEO Timothy L. Anderson named one of the Most Influential CEOs Making a Difference

United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to announce that President and CEO Timothy L. Anderson has been ...
Other

Corporate Central Conducts Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

On Thursday, May 9, Corporate Central hosted its 43rd Annual Meeting at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. ...
Personnel Promotions

Peach State FCU President/CEO Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

Lawrenceville, GA (May 14, 2024) – Peach State FCU is excited to celebrate President/CEO Marshall Boutwell’s 30th anniversary with the ...
Making A Difference

Centra Credit Union announces Loretta M. Burd Scholarship recipients

Each year, the Centra Foundation awards one $2500 scholarship per Centra service center to graduating high school seniors, in addition ...
Strategic Partnerships

Arkatechture Joins CUNA Strategic Services as a New Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to announce its new alliance with Arkatechture, a technology company dedicated to empowering organizations ...
Strategic Partnerships

Envisant Empowers a Competitive Advantage with Harness Partnership

Envisant, a leading provider of data-driven solutions for the financial industry, today announced a partnership with Harness, an impact-focused financial ...
Making A Difference

Baby Supplies Donated By TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees

TopLine Financial Credit Union held their third annual diaper and wipe drive during the month of April benefitting three local ...
Making A Difference

Velera Announces Charitable Giving at THINK 24 Conference Reaches $140,000

Velera – formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions – announced a total of $140,000 was raised in charitable and philanthropic donations at the ...
Making A Difference

USSFCU Celebrates National Peace Officers Memorial Day with Special Recognition of United States Capitol Police

In observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to honor the ...
New Product Releases

Eltropy Launches Voice+, Unifying Voice and Digital for Community Financial Institutions

Eltropy, a pioneering conversations platform for credit unions and community banks, today launched Voice+, integrating traditional voice capabilities with digital ...
Marketing

GTE Financial’s General Counsel Honored As One Of Tampa Style Magazine’s Top Women In Law

Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial is thrilled to announce its General Counsel, Marie D. Campbell has been ...
Technology

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES CUES CEO HEATHER MCKISSICK TO SPEAK AT LENDING TECH LIVE

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces a special Women’s Leadership Luncheon with guest speaker Heather ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Other

Business North Carolina Names SECU CEO Leigh Brady Among North Carolina’s Most Influential Leaders

Business North Carolina recently announced its selection of North Carolina’s most influential leaders, naming State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President ...
Personnel Promotions

myCUmortgage Names Ben Rempe as its New President

Rempe to lead organization that provides comprehensive mortgage solutions to credit unions nationwide
Strategic Partnerships

Illinois Credit Union League Launches Association Health Plan

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL), in partnership with Stumm Insurance, a leading provider of employee benefits, is pleased to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent and Antuar Partner to bring Branch Banking into the Digital World

Alogent, an innovator in end-to-end deposits automation, enterprise content and information management, and digital banking solutions for financial institutions, today ...
Charity Events

CU Alliance® and the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions Raise Record Funds for Charities and Educational Scholarships with Annual Golf Tournament

Houston, TX – May 8, 2024 – CU Alliance®, a leading Credit Union Service Organization headquartered in Houston, proudly announces ...
Other

Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets

Coastal Credit Union announced today that it has reached $5 billion in assets. Coastal initially hit the $5 billion mark ...
New Product Releases

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Expands Third-Party Service Provider Solution to Empower Credit Unions with Connection to FedNow Service

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it can ...
Strategic Partnerships

Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, Strengthens Alliances with 6 Credit Union Clients

Jefferson City, MO – May 8, 2024 – Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, a leading innovator in the credit union ...
Making A Difference

Indianapolis Star Names Indiana Members Credit Union A Winner of the Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2024 Award

Indiana Members Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Indianapolis Star Top Workplaces.
Strategic Partnerships

cPort Credit Union Joins Velera’s Co-op ATM Network, Benefiting Credit Union Members Throughout Maine

Velera – formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions – has announced that cPort Credit Union has joined the Co-op ATM network.
New Product Releases

Eltropy EMERGE 2024 User Conference Brings the Hottest Topics for Credit Unions into Focus, Launches Customer Community

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), hosted its annual EMERGE 2024 user conference last week ...
Personnel Promotions

GTE Financial Promotes Julie Smith To Assistant Vice President Of Internal Auditing

Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time team member Julie Smith ...
Operations & HR

United Federal Credit Union Branch Manager Named to South Bend Regional Chamber’s 40 Under 40 List

United Federal Credit Union Branch Manager, Fares Farhan was named to the South Bend (Indiana) Regional Chamber’s 2024 40 Under ...
Other

First Harvest Supports Camden Youths Through The Martha F. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Deptford, NJ – May 17, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union has been proudly supporting the Martha F. Wilson Memorial ...
Personnel Promotions

OCCU adds new VP

OCCU is excited to announce that Cheleana Stafflund has been promoted to vice president of retail operations.
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Other

QuantyPhi’s White Paper | Strategic Mortgage Servicing Rights Valuation

In the ever-evolving landscape of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation, precision and foresight are paramount for financial institutions. QuantyPhi, a ...
Making A Difference

U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union President & CEO Timothy L. Anderson named one of the Most Influential CEOs Making a Difference

United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to announce that President and CEO Timothy L. Anderson has been ...
Other

Corporate Central Conducts Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

On Thursday, May 9, Corporate Central hosted its 43rd Annual Meeting at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. ...
Personnel Promotions

Peach State FCU President/CEO Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

Lawrenceville, GA (May 14, 2024) – Peach State FCU is excited to celebrate President/CEO Marshall Boutwell’s 30th anniversary with the ...
Making A Difference

Centra Credit Union announces Loretta M. Burd Scholarship recipients

Each year, the Centra Foundation awards one $2500 scholarship per Centra service center to graduating high school seniors, in addition ...
Strategic Partnerships

Arkatechture Joins CUNA Strategic Services as a New Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to announce its new alliance with Arkatechture, a technology company dedicated to empowering organizations ...
Strategic Partnerships

Envisant Empowers a Competitive Advantage with Harness Partnership

Envisant, a leading provider of data-driven solutions for the financial industry, today announced a partnership with Harness, an impact-focused financial ...
Making A Difference

Baby Supplies Donated By TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees

TopLine Financial Credit Union held their third annual diaper and wipe drive during the month of April benefitting three local ...
Making A Difference

Velera Announces Charitable Giving at THINK 24 Conference Reaches $140,000

Velera – formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions – announced a total of $140,000 was raised in charitable and philanthropic donations at the ...
Making A Difference

USSFCU Celebrates National Peace Officers Memorial Day with Special Recognition of United States Capitol Police

In observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to honor the ...
New Product Releases

Eltropy Launches Voice+, Unifying Voice and Digital for Community Financial Institutions

Eltropy, a pioneering conversations platform for credit unions and community banks, today launched Voice+, integrating traditional voice capabilities with digital ...
Marketing

GTE Financial’s General Counsel Honored As One Of Tampa Style Magazine’s Top Women In Law

Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial is thrilled to announce its General Counsel, Marie D. Campbell has been ...
Technology

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES CUES CEO HEATHER MCKISSICK TO SPEAK AT LENDING TECH LIVE

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces a special Women’s Leadership Luncheon with guest speaker Heather ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Other

Business North Carolina Names SECU CEO Leigh Brady Among North Carolina’s Most Influential Leaders

Business North Carolina recently announced its selection of North Carolina’s most influential leaders, naming State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) President ...
Personnel Promotions

myCUmortgage Names Ben Rempe as its New President

Rempe to lead organization that provides comprehensive mortgage solutions to credit unions nationwide
Strategic Partnerships

Illinois Credit Union League Launches Association Health Plan

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL), in partnership with Stumm Insurance, a leading provider of employee benefits, is pleased to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent and Antuar Partner to bring Branch Banking into the Digital World

Alogent, an innovator in end-to-end deposits automation, enterprise content and information management, and digital banking solutions for financial institutions, today ...
Charity Events

CU Alliance® and the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions Raise Record Funds for Charities and Educational Scholarships with Annual Golf Tournament

Houston, TX – May 8, 2024 – CU Alliance®, a leading Credit Union Service Organization headquartered in Houston, proudly announces ...
Other

Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets

Coastal Credit Union announced today that it has reached $5 billion in assets. Coastal initially hit the $5 billion mark ...
New Product Releases

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Expands Third-Party Service Provider Solution to Empower Credit Unions with Connection to FedNow Service

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it can ...
Strategic Partnerships

Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, Strengthens Alliances with 6 Credit Union Clients

Jefferson City, MO – May 8, 2024 – Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, a leading innovator in the credit union ...
Making A Difference

Indianapolis Star Names Indiana Members Credit Union A Winner of the Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2024 Award

Indiana Members Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Indianapolis Star Top Workplaces.

Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Brad Giese as New Vice President/Information Security Officer

Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brad Giese as new Vice President/Information ...

SECU Foundation Awards Western Youth Network $1.5 Million Grant for New Resource Center

SECU Foundation has announced a $1.5 million challenge grant for Western Youth Network (WYN) to assist with the construction of a new youth resource center ...

PRESS RELEASE – New Bedford Credit Union Forges Strategic Technology Partnership with Synergent

Synergent is proud to announce a new partnership with New Bedford Credit Union through a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. The ...

Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects James Kane as Senior Vice President – Operations

Hartford, CT, July 10, 2025. Hartford Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of James Kane as its new Senior Vice President – ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 11, 2025

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

Alogent’s Unify Platform Named “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs” at 2025 PayTech Awards

Alogent is proud to announce that Unify has won the 2025 PayTech Award for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs.” The PayTech Awards ...
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