Industry Press
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EasCorp Joins the FedNow Service
Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union (“EasCorp”) announced it is live on the Federal Reserve’s new instant payment rail, the FedNow Service. Among the first depository institutions, EasCorp is now able to support payment activity through settlement and liquidity services.
Vertifi Software Supports the FedNow Service, Advancing U.S. Payments System
Vertifi Software, LLC, (“Vertifi”) announced today it is now supporting live transactions on the Federal Reserve’s new instant payment rail, the FedNow Service. Vertifi is among the first service providers supporting transaction activity for financial institutions on the service.
Catalyst Corporate Announces First Member Credit Union is Live on the Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service through Catalyst
Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union announces Tucson, Arizona-based Pima Federal Credit Union is now live and successfully receiving instant payment transactions on the Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service through Catalyst. Pima Federal launched its service to members in tandem with the general release of the Federal Reserve’s service on July 19 at 6:01 p.m. Central Time.
Origence Hosts Economic and Lending Webcast with Elliot Eisenberg
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, is hosting a free webcast entitled “The US Economy: Rising Rates, Real Risks, and Recession?” with special guest speaker Economist Elliot Eisenberg on July 27, 2023 at time 11 am PDT.
Plain View Community Coalition Receives SECU Foundation Grant for Strategic Planning
Plain View Community Coalition (PVCC) recently received a $40,000 grant from SECU Foundation to help further its mission to promote outreach and improve access to health, wellness, and recreation activities for low-resourced youth, adults, and the elderly.
BCC changes name to KellMoore & Associates
Announcement of new name
Texas Bay Credit Union Partners with Eltropy to Elevate Member Experience through Expanded Digital Communication Channels
Eltropy, the leading enterprise-wide digital conversations platform for community financial institutions, today announced it has partnered with Texas Bay Credit Union, a community financial institution (CFI) serving the greater Houston market. Texas Bay chose Eltropy as an important step in its ongoing digital transformation to help improve its member engagement across account openings, providing loans,
The Power of Rapid Decisions in Indirect Lending: Leveraging Technology for Success
Houston, TX | July 18, 2023. The need for rapid decisions has become a crucial trend in indirect lending within today’s highly competitive market. Dealers and lenders alike must be able to close deals swiftly to gain an edge over their competitors. Speedy decisions enhance the customer experience, drive sales, and reduce costs for lenders.
Corporate Central Welcomes Justin Burns as Software Engineer
Corporate Central is pleased to announce and welcome Justin Burns as a Software Engineer. In this role, Burns will create, code, test, debug, maintain, and troubleshoot complex applications to meet business requirements. He will design and develop business intelligence systems and database systems and design and maintain front-end user interfaces. In addition, he will provide
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 14, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Unlock Your Potential: Building Your Personal Brand Explores Professional Identity Best Practices
CUES is pleased to offer Unlock Your Potential: Building Your Personal Brand, a new online session designed to help the industry’s up-and-coming female professionals stand out in today’s competitive business landscape.
National Cooperative Bank Provides a $5 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to Listerhill Credit Union
National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial institution dedicated to providing banking solutions to cooperatives and socially responsible organizations nationwide, is pleased to announce a $5 million subordinated debt loan to Listerhill Credit Union. Chartered in 1952, Listerhill is a low-income designated credit union, headquarterd in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and currently serves 92,000 members across
Straw Joins Truliant as Chief Retail Banking Officer
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has hired Kristi Straw to the newly created role of chief retail banking officer. Straw will serve on the Chief Planning Team. She will be responsible for organizing, planning and strategically directing the activities of Truliant’s branch network, call center, and the Truliant Financial Advisors.
Callahan & Associates Announces Its Final Two Weeks To Register For 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺
Callahan & Associates is excited to kick off another session of Sustainable Business Strategy this August. This virtual and interactive professional-development program offered in collaboration with Harvard Business School Online is designed to teach credit union executives to successfully lead with purpose.
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New Vice President of Mortgage Lending
Redwood Credit Union has hired Brian Kreitzer as vice president of mortgage lending.
SECU Foundation Awards Teach for America with $250,000 Grant
A new round of grants recently approved by the SECU Foundation Board of Directors began with funding for a Reinvest in Student Excellence (RISE) Fellowship pilot with the North Carolina chapter of Teach for America (TFA NC).
Loan Payment Fintech Alacriti Joins Co-op Solutions’ Strategic Provider Program
Co-op Solutions is partnering with fintech company Alacriti to help credit unions deliver modern, intuitive loan payment services to their members. Alacriti joins a growing list of credit union fintech providers in the recently launched Co-op Strategic Provider Program. The program streamlines a credit union’s procurement process by offering access to pre-vetted, best-in-class products and
Clearview Federal Credit Union recognizes an outstanding volunteer with a $5,000 donation.
Clearview Federal Credit Union’s annual Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award winner award recognizes a volunteer that goes above and beyond to service their community. In recognition of their dedication, the winner receives a $5,000 donation to the charity they selflessly serve. This year’s winner is Beth McIntyre, recognized for her service as the director
Pima Federal Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture for Improved Strategic Planning
Pima Federal Credit Union is partnering with Arkatechture to improve strategic planning and key decisions by backing them with quality data and analytics.
Early Access to CUES® 2024 Memberships Now Available
Credit unions who join CUES now will get immediate access to their 2024 membership benefits, with the remainder of 2023 included at no charge.
QuantyPhi Launches Innovative Liquidity Framework Review Service for Credit Unions
QuantyPhi, a balance sheet optimization CUSO for credit unions, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Liquidity Framework Review service. This new service is strategically designed to evaluate a credit union’s liquidity risk management framework while considering the current, emerging, and potential liquidity risks facing credit unions. The goal is to provide credit
GTE Financial Promotes Long-Time Team Member To AVP Of Talent Acquisition
Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial continues to elevate its elite talent team. The credit union is happy to announce the promotion of long-time GTE team member, Marian Ringuette, to Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition.
Orange County’s Credit Union Welcomes Kathy Jumper as New CEO
The Board of Directors of Orange County’s Credit Union announced today the appointment of Kathy Jumper as its new chief executive officer, effective August 16, 2023. Jumper was selected by the Board of Directors, with the support of Interim CEO Lucy Ito, following an extensive executive search that produced a highly competitive candidate pool. With
Southland Credit Union welcomes Elizabeth Egan as Vice President of Human Resources
Southland Credit Union, a Southern California Credit Union with more than 63,000 Members, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Egan, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, as Vice President of Human Resources. In her role, Egan will lead the Human Resources department and will aid in guiding the career growth and development of Southland’s Associates.
SECU Helps Send 185 Youth Members to Summer Camps through Scholarship Program
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) recently completed its second annual Summer Camp Awards campaign, sending 185 of its FAT CAT® and Zard® youth members off to their favorite camp with a $500 scholarship each to help cover expenses.
PSCU Kicks Off Fourth Annual “Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes”
PSCU is pleased to announce its fourth annual Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes.
Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Donates to Alabama Nonprofits
The Gulf Winds Cares Foundation made several gifts in Alabama this month. A total of $10,250 was given to four local nonprofits in the pursuit of caring for those in need, a value held closely by Gulf Winds Credit Union. Two of these gifts were for local chapters of the YMCA to support youth programs.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 07, 2023
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Redwood Credit Union Earns 2023 Bronze Anvil Award
Redwood Credit Union recently earned a 2023 Bronze Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America, the leading professional organization serving the communications community in the U.S. and beyond.
Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification—Five Years in a Row!
The credit union has received recognition for the fifth consecutive year by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®, an industry leader on quantifying employee experience. Richard Stafford, Tower’s President and CEO, credits Tower’s outstanding team of employees and the credit union’s member-focused, people-oriented culture as the reason for the recognition.
EasCorp Joins the FedNow Service
We Florida Financial Chooses CUSO Financial Services
Advia Credit Union proud to announce Key New Hires and Promotions
The Power of Rapid Decisions in Indirect Lending: Leveraging Technology for Success
Texas Bay Credit Union Partners with Eltropy to Elevate Member Experience through Expanded Digital Communication Channels
Plain View Community Coalition Receives SECU Foundation Grant for Strategic Planning
Origence Hosts Economic and Lending Webcast with Elliot Eisenberg
Corporate Central Welcomes Justin Burns as Software Engineer
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 14, 2023
Straw Joins Truliant as Chief Retail Banking Officer
National Cooperative Bank Provides a $5 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to Listerhill Credit Union
Unlock Your Potential: Building Your Personal Brand Explores Professional Identity Best Practices
Callahan & Associates Announces Its Final Two Weeks To Register For 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺
Loan Payment Fintech Alacriti Joins Co-op Solutions’ Strategic Provider Program
SECU Foundation Awards Teach for America with $250,000 Grant
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New Vice President of Mortgage Lending
GTE Financial Promotes Long-Time Team Member To AVP Of Talent Acquisition
QuantyPhi Launches Innovative Liquidity Framework Review Service for Credit Unions
Early Access to CUES® 2024 Memberships Now Available
Pima Federal Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture for Improved Strategic Planning
Clearview Federal Credit Union recognizes an outstanding volunteer with a $5,000 donation.
PSCU Kicks Off Fourth Annual “Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes”
SECU Helps Send 185 Youth Members to Summer Camps through Scholarship Program
Southland Credit Union welcomes Elizabeth Egan as Vice President of Human Resources
Orange County’s Credit Union Welcomes Kathy Jumper as New CEO
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 07, 2023
Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Donates to Alabama Nonprofits
CUSO Financial Services Continues Growth Momentum in New Partnership with $2.3 Billion Capital Credit Union
CUSO Launches Strategic Partnership to Help Credit Unions and Their Business Members Navigate the Complexities of ERC
EasCorp Joins the FedNow Service
We Florida Financial Chooses CUSO Financial Services
Advia Credit Union proud to announce Key New Hires and Promotions
The Power of Rapid Decisions in Indirect Lending: Leveraging Technology for Success
Texas Bay Credit Union Partners with Eltropy to Elevate Member Experience through Expanded Digital Communication Channels
Plain View Community Coalition Receives SECU Foundation Grant for Strategic Planning
Origence Hosts Economic and Lending Webcast with Elliot Eisenberg
Corporate Central Welcomes Justin Burns as Software Engineer
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 14, 2023
Straw Joins Truliant as Chief Retail Banking Officer
National Cooperative Bank Provides a $5 Million Subordinated Debt Loan to Listerhill Credit Union
Unlock Your Potential: Building Your Personal Brand Explores Professional Identity Best Practices
Callahan & Associates Announces Its Final Two Weeks To Register For 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺
Loan Payment Fintech Alacriti Joins Co-op Solutions’ Strategic Provider Program
SECU Foundation Awards Teach for America with $250,000 Grant
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes New Vice President of Mortgage Lending
GTE Financial Promotes Long-Time Team Member To AVP Of Talent Acquisition
QuantyPhi Launches Innovative Liquidity Framework Review Service for Credit Unions
Early Access to CUES® 2024 Memberships Now Available
Pima Federal Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture for Improved Strategic Planning
Clearview Federal Credit Union recognizes an outstanding volunteer with a $5,000 donation.
PSCU Kicks Off Fourth Annual “Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes”
SECU Helps Send 185 Youth Members to Summer Camps through Scholarship Program
Southland Credit Union welcomes Elizabeth Egan as Vice President of Human Resources
Orange County’s Credit Union Welcomes Kathy Jumper as New CEO
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 07, 2023
Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Donates to Alabama Nonprofits
CUSO Financial Services Continues Growth Momentum in New Partnership with $2.3 Billion Capital Credit Union
CUSO Launches Strategic Partnership to Help Credit Unions and Their Business Members Navigate the Complexities of ERC
Cetera Financial Institution Welcomes Mainstreet Credit Union
Santa Isabel Chooses Sharetec for its Comprehensive Core System
EECU’s Newest Branch Has Wheels, Will Travel
Maine Credit Unions Reach New Milestone Raising $1.3 Million to End Hunger
Newsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of “America’s Best” Credit Unions
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 07, 2025
