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.
GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit union will grant 26 students $3,000 each to support student members’ education and reward young adults dedicated to academic pursuits and community involvement.
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Treece to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers. Treece is based at United’s Promenade branch located at 2000 S. Promenade Blvd. in Rogers.
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Announces “United in Vision” Theme and Lineup for Member Forum 2024
PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the theme and programming for Member Forum 2024, which will be held April 10-12 in San Antonio at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
Press Releases – Malisha Yang Attains BSACS Designation from CUNA, Demonstrating Commitment to Excellence in Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Malisha Yang, BSACS, CCUFC, Compliance Analyst, has achieved a significant professional milestone by earning the prestigious Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) designation through the Credit Union National Association (CUNA).
CU Alliance Welcomes Mobility Credit Union to Boost Member Benefits with CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
Houston, TX | February 14, 2024 – CU Alliance® (CUA), a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Houston, is excited to announce its collaboration with Mobility Credit Union, further expanding the CUSO’s footprint in the Dallas/Fort Worth Market.
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone
At a ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, announced it raised $1,221,868.94 in food and cash donations in 2023—marking a new fundraising milestone for the Campaign and exceeding its annual fundraising goal by over $200,000.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 09, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Southland Credit Union, Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union Announce Plan to Merge
Southland Credit Union and Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union have announced their intent to merge in 2024.
LGE Community Credit Union recognized with 2023 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Cigna Healthcare has selected LGE Community Credit Union as a recipient of their 2023 Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
Ewelina Caplap Named Program Manager, Coastal Wealth Management
Ewelina Caplap has been appointed as Program Manager of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. In her role, Caplap will oversee the management of Coastal’s program, which covers investments, insurance, financial planning, trusts, and estate planning. Caplap brings 20 years of financial services experience to the role, primarily in investments, insurance, and operations. She has
How to Manage Third-Party Risk in 2024: Venminder’s Latest Whitepaper Reveals All
Venminder, CUNA Strategic Services’ preferred solution for managing third-party risk management programs, has released their eighth annual “State of Third-Party Risk Management” whitepaper. The whitepaper provides a deep dive into how organizations are handling third-party risk today, covering key aspects such as current practices, challenges, compliance drivers, and benefits.
UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty
UNFCU Foundation announced that this year it is providing $645K to 19 grant partners on three continents. Projects align with UNFCU Foundation’s mission to sustain pathways out of poverty for marginalized women and youth. Catalyzing this work is access to critical health care, livelihood training, and quality education that UNFCU Foundation has prioritized since 2015.
State Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Nicole Bowen as New Chief Risk Officer
State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Bowen as its new Chief Risk Officer. Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the credit union with an impressive background in risk management, information technology, and extensive experience in the financial industry. Nicole joins SDFCU after serving as
First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing Services
First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing Services First Harvest Investment Solutions* to provide access to financial planning and brokerage services for membership through LPL Financial Deptford, NJ – February 8, 2023 – First Harvest Credit Union (First Harvest), New Jersey’s second
Participate in CUES Compensation Surveys: Support Industry Growth, Gain Valuable Insights
Credit unions across the United States are encouraged to contribute to CUES Executive Compensation Survey and CUES Employee Salary Survey, which are open for participation through March 31. By adding their data, credit unions help strengthen the industry and illuminate current trends by providing information on staffing, salaries, and benefits.
Alogent’s CEO, Dede Wakefield, Named to the 2024 Georgia Titan 100
Dede Wakefield, Alogent’s CEO, has been named as a Georgia Titan 100 for the second year. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives.
MeridianLink Software Helps A+ Federal Credit Union Boost Loan Volume
MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced that A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU) has selected MeridianLink® to update its loan origination system, leveraging the Company’s multi-product platform, MeridianLink® One.
Eltropy Doubles Down on Fintech Integrations and Generative AI Innovation in 2024
Eltropy Doubles Down on Fintech Integrations and Generative AI Innovation in 2024 Digital conversations platform leader surpasses 40 key partnerships with fintech leaders to elevate AI-powered member engagement for credit unions and community banks MILPITAS, Calif. – February 8, 2024 – Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for credit unions and community banks (CFIs), announced
Credit Union Miracle Day Launches New Website
Credit Union Miracle Day has announced the launch of a new website at www.miracleday.org. The new website features a fresh look, improved user experience and better access to information about events and ways to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Launches New Buy Now, Pay Later Solution Across Legacy Co-op Payments Ecosystem
Credit card issuers that process with legacy Co-op Solutions now can offer their cardholders a new buy now, pay later (BNPL) option from PSCU/Co-op Solutions.
UMassFive Announces Scholarship Opportunities
UMassFive is proud to announce the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the Massachusetts Cooperative Credit Union Association’s (CCUA) Scholarship Program is accepting applicants for eight $2,000 scholarships to be awarded in 2024.
2024 Credit Union Data is Here! Liquidity, Membership and Asset Quality Highlights from Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates is thrilled to announce the release of year-end 2023 performance data, a month ahead of the NCUA’s release. This data is ready and available for customized analysis in Callahan’s Peer Suite software and will be the focal point of our year-end Trendwatch 4Q23 (callahan.com)
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 02, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
MeridianLink Recognized with HousingWire 2024 Tech100 Mortgage Award
MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, received the 2024 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Award. The MeridianLink® Mortgage loan origination system was selected as a winner based on its industry-leading configurability, innovative borrower experience improvements, and ability to help customers substantially reduce origination times and
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces Whiteland Community High School Debit Card
Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce it has partnered with Whiteland Community High School to offer a Whiteland Warriors themed debit card. The IMCU Whiteland Warriors debit card marks the 25th high school added to the IMCU Giveback Debit Card Program.
OPN® and Sharetec Partner to Deliver Instant Payments to Credit Unions
Integration between the two platforms enables customers to take advantage of instant payments via the FedNow® Service.
Redwood Credit Union Names Senior Vice President of Business Services
Redwood Credit Union has hired Steve Ward as senior vice president of business services.
GTE Financial Launches GTE Bolts Debit Card For Members As Official Credit Union Of The Tampa Bay Lightning
Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial launches the Bolts Debit Card for new and existing members as the official cr edit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
GreenState Credit Union announces New CEO
The GreenState Board of Directors have appointed Vikram Israni as Chief Executive Officer
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with PSCU/Co-op Solutions to Include Card Processing Services
PSCU/Co-op Solutions is pleased to announce its expanded partnership with U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union (U.S. Eagle) to provide comprehensive credit and debit card processing services, alongside continued contact center support.
GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Announces “United in Vision” Theme and Lineup for Member Forum 2024
Press Releases – Malisha Yang Attains BSACS Designation from CUNA, Demonstrating Commitment to Excellence in Regulatory Compliance
CU Alliance Welcomes Mobility Credit Union to Boost Member Benefits with CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 09, 2024
Southland Credit Union, Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union Announce Plan to Merge
LGE Community Credit Union recognized with 2023 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Ewelina Caplap Named Program Manager, Coastal Wealth Management
How to Manage Third-Party Risk in 2024: Venminder’s Latest Whitepaper Reveals All
UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty
State Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Nicole Bowen as New Chief Risk Officer
First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing Services
Participate in CUES Compensation Surveys: Support Industry Growth, Gain Valuable Insights
Alogent’s CEO, Dede Wakefield, Named to the 2024 Georgia Titan 100
MeridianLink Software Helps A+ Federal Credit Union Boost Loan Volume
Eltropy Doubles Down on Fintech Integrations and Generative AI Innovation in 2024
Credit Union Miracle Day Launches New Website
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Launches New Buy Now, Pay Later Solution Across Legacy Co-op Payments Ecosystem
UMassFive Announces Scholarship Opportunities
2024 Credit Union Data is Here! Liquidity, Membership and Asset Quality Highlights from Callahan & Associates
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 02, 2024
MeridianLink Recognized with HousingWire 2024 Tech100 Mortgage Award
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces Whiteland Community High School Debit Card
OPN® and Sharetec Partner to Deliver Instant Payments to Credit Unions
Redwood Credit Union Names Senior Vice President of Business Services
GTE Financial Launches GTE Bolts Debit Card For Members As Official Credit Union Of The Tampa Bay Lightning
GreenState Credit Union announces New CEO
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with PSCU/Co-op Solutions to Include Card Processing Services
GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Announces “United in Vision” Theme and Lineup for Member Forum 2024
Press Releases – Malisha Yang Attains BSACS Designation from CUNA, Demonstrating Commitment to Excellence in Regulatory Compliance
CU Alliance Welcomes Mobility Credit Union to Boost Member Benefits with CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 09, 2024
Southland Credit Union, Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union Announce Plan to Merge
LGE Community Credit Union recognized with 2023 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Ewelina Caplap Named Program Manager, Coastal Wealth Management
How to Manage Third-Party Risk in 2024: Venminder’s Latest Whitepaper Reveals All
UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty
State Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Nicole Bowen as New Chief Risk Officer
First Harvest Credit Union Announces Launch of First Harvest Investment Solutions* to Provide Access to Enhanced Retirement Planning and Investing Services
Participate in CUES Compensation Surveys: Support Industry Growth, Gain Valuable Insights
Alogent’s CEO, Dede Wakefield, Named to the 2024 Georgia Titan 100
MeridianLink Software Helps A+ Federal Credit Union Boost Loan Volume
Eltropy Doubles Down on Fintech Integrations and Generative AI Innovation in 2024
Credit Union Miracle Day Launches New Website
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Launches New Buy Now, Pay Later Solution Across Legacy Co-op Payments Ecosystem
UMassFive Announces Scholarship Opportunities
2024 Credit Union Data is Here! Liquidity, Membership and Asset Quality Highlights from Callahan & Associates
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 02, 2024
MeridianLink Recognized with HousingWire 2024 Tech100 Mortgage Award
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces Whiteland Community High School Debit Card
OPN® and Sharetec Partner to Deliver Instant Payments to Credit Unions
Redwood Credit Union Names Senior Vice President of Business Services
GTE Financial Launches GTE Bolts Debit Card For Members As Official Credit Union Of The Tampa Bay Lightning
GreenState Credit Union announces New CEO
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with PSCU/Co-op Solutions to Include Card Processing Services
BrightBridge Credit Union Renews Core Partnership with Synergent
Local Graduates Partner with EECU to Prepare for College Success
Interior Federal Unveils New Website
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 16, 2025
Indiana Members Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for Second Year
Kirsten Tahara, First Grade Teacher at Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in Sacramento, Named 2024/2025 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year
