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For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer

Boston, MA, April 16, 2026. Boston Firefighters Credit Union (BFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer. A forward-thinking technology executive known for driving innovation and operational excellence, Adcock joins BFCU at a pivotal time as the organization continues to evolve its digital capabilities and expand its

NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School 

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in partnership with Critical Ops, announce the launch of the 2026 Fraud School, which will take place on October 13–14, 2026, at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce in Columbus, OH.  Sessions will cover account takeovers, deepfakes, payment manipulation, identity theft, governance frameworks, fraud response playbooks, and evidence

Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced today the launch of CU Profiles, a new free plan within its performance measurement platform, Peer Suite. Built on the belief that every credit union deserves access to clear, meaningful data, CU Profiles removes the cost and complexity that has historically kept institutions from the insights their peers

Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

WESTBTROOK, ME (April 14, 2026) – Synergent is pleased to announce it has received two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions for an innovative auto lending marketing campaign developed in partnership with Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union. The campaign earned Category’s Best in Audience-Specific Marketing and was also recognized in the Complete Campaign category. Awards

CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is proud to celebrate the induction of board member James “Jimmy” Smith into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders, an honor bestowed by America’s Credit Unions.

Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K

Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2026) – Credit Unions and industry partners presented a $506,230 donation from Credit Union Miracle Day to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile in Washington, DC on April 12, 2026. Over $200,000 of the donation was raised directly by runners, their families, and friends who

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned the top ranking in the JD Power U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction StudySM, the most widely recognized benchmark for members’ experience in the financial services industry. SchoolsFirst FCU ranked #1 for overall satisfaction, a result driven entirely by its Members, California’s school employees

3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana

3Rivers Federal Credit Union has partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and Fort Wayne Community Schools to develop and pilot a real-world financial literacy curriculum aligned with Indiana’s graduation requirement. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning and access to financial professionals, helping students build practical money management skills before entering adulthood. Early

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum

Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will be on-site at The Financial Brand Forum April 13–15 at the Aria Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas, meeting with bank and credit union executives to discuss how Appli’s tools are helping financial institutions turn

Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for the sixth consecutive year. Issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces, the national award appears in USA Today. The Top Workplaces program has an 18-year history of

LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees gave a standing ovation to retiring members of its board of directors during the credit union’s recent All Staff Day, celebrating more than a century of combined leadership that helped guide LAFCU from its automotive-industry roots to the full-service, $1.1 billion financial institution it is today.

Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum

Dallas, Texas – Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to register now for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Forum, the firm’s flagship conference which regularly sells out each year. This year’s Financial Forum will be held on September 20 – 23 at The Four Seasons Austin in Austin, TX. The annual three-day conference is

Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the grand opening of Sound’s educational storefront located in the BizTown section of JA’s Auburn campus.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of the credit union industry’s most competitive annual marketing recognition programs. The Diamond Awards honor outstanding creative campaigns judged on both creative excellence and measurable results across more than 30 categories. Entries are judged by panels

LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The designation highlights LAFCU’s commitment to fostering an environment where employees feel valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite

Washington, DC  – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help credit union teams interpret performance results more efficiently and center discussions on meaningful insights. The release expands on AI‑powered analysis for individual displays introduced late last year, taking performance interpretation to the next-level.

Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer

Boston, MA, April 16, 2026. Boston Firefighters Credit Union (BFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Adcock as ...
New Product Releases

NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School 

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in partnership with Critical Ops, announce the launch of the 2026 ...
New Product Releases

Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced today the launch of CU Profiles, a new free plan within its performance ...
Strategic Partnerships

Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards

[Laurel, Maryland – April 15, 2026] The fan-favorite Bird Bath at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set to make ...
Making A Difference

Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft

[April 14, 2026 – Laurel, MD] Tower Federal Credit Union hosted a free Shred Day on April 11, 2026, at ...
Marketing

Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

WESTBTROOK, ME (April 14, 2026) – Synergent is pleased to announce it has received two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit ...
Making A Difference

CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Technology

Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026

Demonstrating continued confidence from credit unions nationwide, Corelation, Inc., proudly announces that 12 credit unions (cumulative total of $9.4 billion ...
Lending

Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans

With financial stress on the rise for many Americans, CU Student Choice Partners, LLC (Student Choice) is branching beyond its ...
Marketing

Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians

CLEVELAND, OH – Century Federal Credit Union (Century FCU) is proud to announce that it has been named the Official ...
Charity Events

Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K

Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2026) – Credit Unions and industry partners presented a $506,230 donation from Credit Union Miracle Day ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned the top ranking in the JD Power ...
Making A Difference

3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana

3Rivers Federal Credit Union has partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and Fort Wayne Community Schools to develop and ...
Marketing

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum

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

Redwood Credit Union receives two Diamond Awards for marketing excellence at America’s Credit Unions competition

Redwood Credit Union has won two Diamond Awards in America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual nationwide competition ...
Other

Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for ...

LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees gave a standing ovation to retiring members of its board of directors during the credit ...

Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum

Dallas, Texas – Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to register now for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Forum, ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of ...
Lending

OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS

CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will soon be available to members of OceanAir Federal Credit ...
Other

Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open

MADISON, WI — April 8, 2026 — Nominations are open through May 15 for the 2026 CUES Awards & Recognition ...
Strategic Partnerships

Mainstreet Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Mainstreet Credit Union’s partnership with Arkatechture will empower faster decision-making, predictive insights, and more personalized member service.
Marketing

BCU SHINES IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE 

BCU was among 181 credit unions nationwide honored with the prestigious Diamond Awards at the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Award for outstanding social media efforts

LGE Community Credit Union was recently named as a winner of a Diamond Award, the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 03, 2026

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

Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology

Joplin, MO — Great Plains Federal Credit Union has selected Brad Schneider to serve as its new Vice President of Information ...

LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The ...
Technology

Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026

Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards ...
Technology

Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite

Washington, DC  – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer

Boston, MA, April 16, 2026. Boston Firefighters Credit Union (BFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Adcock as ...
New Product Releases

NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School 

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in partnership with Critical Ops, announce the launch of the 2026 ...
New Product Releases

Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced today the launch of CU Profiles, a new free plan within its performance ...
Strategic Partnerships

Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards

[Laurel, Maryland – April 15, 2026] The fan-favorite Bird Bath at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set to make ...
Making A Difference

Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft

[April 14, 2026 – Laurel, MD] Tower Federal Credit Union hosted a free Shred Day on April 11, 2026, at ...
Marketing

Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

WESTBTROOK, ME (April 14, 2026) – Synergent is pleased to announce it has received two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit ...
Making A Difference

CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Technology

Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026

Demonstrating continued confidence from credit unions nationwide, Corelation, Inc., proudly announces that 12 credit unions (cumulative total of $9.4 billion ...
Lending

Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans

With financial stress on the rise for many Americans, CU Student Choice Partners, LLC (Student Choice) is branching beyond its ...
Marketing

Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians

CLEVELAND, OH – Century Federal Credit Union (Century FCU) is proud to announce that it has been named the Official ...
Charity Events

Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K

Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2026) – Credit Unions and industry partners presented a $506,230 donation from Credit Union Miracle Day ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned the top ranking in the JD Power ...
Making A Difference

3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana

3Rivers Federal Credit Union has partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and Fort Wayne Community Schools to develop and ...
Marketing

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum

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

Redwood Credit Union receives two Diamond Awards for marketing excellence at America’s Credit Unions competition

Redwood Credit Union has won two Diamond Awards in America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual nationwide competition ...
Other

Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award

Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for ...

LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees gave a standing ovation to retiring members of its board of directors during the credit ...

Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum

Dallas, Texas – Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to register now for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Forum, ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington (JA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions

The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions awarded SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union seven Diamond Awards, one of ...
Lending

OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS

CU Student Choice announced its student loan and refinance solutions will soon be available to members of OceanAir Federal Credit ...
Other

Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open

MADISON, WI — April 8, 2026 — Nominations are open through May 15 for the 2026 CUES Awards & Recognition ...
Strategic Partnerships

Mainstreet Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Mainstreet Credit Union’s partnership with Arkatechture will empower faster decision-making, predictive insights, and more personalized member service.
Marketing

BCU SHINES IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE 

BCU was among 181 credit unions nationwide honored with the prestigious Diamond Awards at the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Award for outstanding social media efforts

LGE Community Credit Union was recently named as a winner of a Diamond Award, the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 03, 2026

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

Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology

Joplin, MO — Great Plains Federal Credit Union has selected Brad Schneider to serve as its new Vice President of Information ...

LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The ...
Technology

Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026

Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards ...
Technology

Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite

Washington, DC  – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help ...

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces $300k in Grants for Q1 2026

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $310,500 to 20 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2026 grant cycle. This quarter’s grant recipients reflect ...

Family Trust Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Family Trust Foundation, the charitable arm of Family Trust Federal Credit Union, announced today its upcoming Family Trust Charity Golf Tournament, set to take ...

From Risk into Readiness: An Inside Look at Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference

Packed with educational sessions by risk management experts and opportunities to discuss ideas, as well as practical solutions, with credit union professionals, Vizo Financial’s 2026 ...

CUES Leadership & Organizational Services Brings Tailored Strategic Solutions to the Industry

Credit unions facing complex challenges now have a trusted industry advisor to turn to: CUES Leadership & Organizational Services.

NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the association’s highest recognition for individuals, ...

ALM First Welcomes Matt Motyka as Director, Advisory Services

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, is pleased to welcome Matt Motyka as a new Director, ...
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