Industry Press
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Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Synergent is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Clutch, a cutting-edge fintech platform that provides credit unions with omni-channel consumer loan and deposit account opening capabilities. This collaboration is designed to help credit unions accelerate digital transformation, enhance member engagement, and streamline operational efficiency.
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Meriwest Credit Union announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We are confident his expertise will advance our commitment to secure, cutting-edge financial solutions.
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
BECU, the nation’s fifth largest credit union, today announced Carla Costa-Perales as executive vice president and chief impact officer. In this role, Costa-Perales will lead the teams driving BECU’s social impact, equity, inclusion and belonging, communications and government relations work.
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
To help local food banks meet the increased demand brought on by the federal government shutdown, the TowerCares Foundation has donated $70,000 to six local-area food banks and pantries. The Anne Arundel, Capital Area, Howard County, and Maryland Food Banks each received a $15,000 donation from the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tower Federal
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announces its new alliance with HuLoop Automation, a leader in AI-powered work intelligence for financial institutions. This new relationship will broaden usage of HuLoop’s tools among credit unions, empowering them to boost efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve member experience through its innovative solution portfolio.
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
COLUMBUS, IND. (October 31, 2025) — Centra Credit Union President and CEO Rick Silvers has announced his retirement effective January 9, 2026. Following a nationwide search, Centra’s Board of Directors selected Centra Chief Growth Officer Brad Davis as the Credit Union’s next President and CEO.
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
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 educational conferences, workshops and webinars. Our educational webinars and events in November 2025 cover a variety topics including payments, enterprise risk management, Regulation E compliance and more!
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Safelight, Inc. for the expansion of the non-profit’s domestic violence shelter in Henderson County. The expansion will allow Safelight to serve an additional 150 individuals annually with programs and services that are offered free-of-charge in a secure, safe environment conducive to recovery.
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
Vine, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, has partnered with Alogent, a leading provider of software solutions for financial institutions. The collaboration integrates Vine’s AI-powered lending platform with Alogent’s AccuAccount loan management system, creating a unified document workflow that spans from application to post-close. This collaboration brings together two powerful solutions for
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
LAS VEGAS, NV. – Each year, One Nevada Credit Union’s Shred Day events raise funds and collect food to fight hunger in Southern Nevada. This year’s spring and fall events took place amid the credit union’s year-long 75th anniversary celebration and set a new record in terms of both dollars and food donated. In total, One
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged to mark their calendars, follow ALM First on LinkedIn and visit www.almfirst.com/events for more details, including registration information as it becomes available.
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
October 29, 2025 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and CEO. After 25 years of dedicated service, Phillips plans to retire effective December 31, 2026
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
The board of directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that Bill Nikolauk has been appointed to serve as a board member. Nikolauk, President/CEO of 1st Community FCU (San Angelo, TX), has served as an associate board member of CU*Answers for the past two years, and will serve a term ending September 20, 2026.
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
LANSING, Mich. — On a brisk, sunny October morning, LAFCU leaders joined local officials and community partners, to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) development in Perry, Michigan that will bring expanded services to the area.
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens New Burbank Branch, extending its footprint to 761 branches in California.
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Awards Luncheon is a key component of myCUmortgage’s annual Partner Conference, highlighting the best of the best in credit union mortgage lending
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
Corporate Central proudly hosted its debut Momentum: Insights, Innovation, and Connection conference October 7–9 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells and the energy was unmistakable. The event united credit union leaders, technology partners, and financial visionaries for an unforgettable experience focused on powering progress across the credit union movement.
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been honored with the 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance Award, marking the second consecutive year EECU has earned this honor. The award places EECU among the top-performing credit unions nationwide for exceptional growth, member engagement, and financial strength.
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, raised more than $90,000 through three charity golf outings to support local nonprofits and schools in the communities it serves.
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
Meriwest Community Foundation is proud to support the PARTI Program’s mission to end bullying and uplift youth. Being recognized as a Financial Resiliency Champion reflects our commitment to creating safe, thriving communities for all.
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education to celebrate the county’s top educators at the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards Recognition Breakfast held on October 22.
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
ASA, a leader in securely connected finance, today announced that it is now seamlessly embedded into Sharetec’s On-the-Go mobile banking platform as a standard feature for the company’s nearly 300 credit unions, representing 1.5 million members, with launches already started. This will enable credit unions to drive engagement, loyalty, and revenue.
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
Synergent is pleased to announce a new partnership with Greater Eastern Credit Union. The credit union has signed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, along with five-year agreements for a suite of integrated services, including digital banking, mobile deposit capture, and check and statement processing.
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Office of Education to celebrate the 2025 SLO County School Employees of the Year during a dinner and award ceremony on October 20.
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its one-year anniversary since launch, marking the milestone with 10 credit union partners and more than $1 billion in lending calculations alone, not including deposits and other products. The company’s smart calculator technology has achieved a 15% average conversion rate
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Building on its record of growth, Corelation, Inc., welcomed 13 new credit union partners in the third quarter of 2025, ranging in assets from $110 million to $2.1 billion (cumulative total of $9.9 billion in assets; 556,409 members).
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 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 Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates all item processing workflows into a single, cloud-native platform, that utilizes one API to support every deposit channel and back-office operation. The PayTech Awards USA recognize excellence in banking and financial technology, celebrating achievements that
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at the Sacramento Republic Football Club game at Heart Health Park on Oct. 4. In partnership with Sacramento County Office of Education, the annual event spotlights local educators who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation in the classroom
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day to making meaningful change through its biennial Day of Impact.
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership
Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown
CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions
Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO
Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar
Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion
Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows
One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year
ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced
Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO
1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors
LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry
SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open
myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality
Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference
EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award
Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools
Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy
EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators
ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season
Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists
BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT
ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025
