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.
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Eliminates Overdraft Protection Fees
March 9, 2022
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union is eliminating all overdraft protection fees and lowering Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees to $15, effective June ...
LAFCU earns 3 national marketing awards
March 9, 2022
Two credit union programs have been recognized in the 19th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards competition, earning 3 awards in ...
CUCollaborate to Offer Streamlined CDFI Certification Pre-Qualification
March 9, 2022
CUCollaborate will now offer to pre-qualify any credit union for CDFI Certification entirely free of charge.
ELGA Credit Union Names Mallory Hazard Vice President of Consumer Lending
March 8, 2022
ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) has named Mallory Hazard as the Vice President of Consumer Lending.
WCCU Retirement Announcement
March 8, 2022
Winnebago Community Credit Unions President Mr. Anthony Tony Tiede has announced his plans to retire effective June 1, 2022.
First Financial Credit Union Donates Over $8,000 to Local Schools
March 8, 2022
First Financial donated over $8,000 to local schools from member and staff donations made to the CU's Matching Dollars 4 ...
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
March 8, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) announced that applications for its 2022 Member Scholarship Program are now open.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 4, 2022
March 8, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic ...
Langley for Families Foundation Announces Newest Board Member
March 8, 2022
Langley for Families Foundation is pleased to announce its newest Board Member Sandy Steward.
ELGA CU Names David Brandt Executive Vice President
March 8, 2022
The ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) Board of Directors announces the promotion of David Brandt to Executive Vice President.
GCS DONATES TO CLINTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
March 8, 2022
GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,415.00 in the month of February to benefit the Clinton County Humane ...
Truliant to Add More Than 100 New Jobs in 2022
March 8, 2022
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it will add more than 100 new jobs in 2022, the result of ...
Arlington Womens Alliance Names Washima Huq Rising Star
March 8, 2022
Executive Director Washima Huq of Texas Trust Credit Union, has received the Rising Star award from the Greater Arlington Chambers ...
Sharetec Partners with IWS to Offer Credit Unions Auto-Protection Products
March 3, 2022
Sharetec is pleased to announce our new partnership with IWS Acquisition Corporation, a marketer and administrator of vehicle protection products.
Tyler Hudson Named New Vice President of Software Delivery for Synergent
March 3, 2022
Synergent is pleased to announce that Tyler Hudson has returned to the organization to serve as its Vice President of ...
Advia Credit Union Celebrates Milestone of $75M in Cost Savings for Members
March 3, 2022
Advia Credit Union has passed a milestone of $75 million in cumulative savings for its members through its popular Half-Off ...
CU Direct Connect Changes Name to Origence Lending Services, Experiences 105% Growth in Credit Union Funded Loans in 2021
March 3, 2022
The company reported significant year-over-year growth in 2021 in both funded loans and transactions through its lending programs and services.
In Celebration of Womens History Month, CUES Adds Womens Business Directory to Available Resources
March 3, 2022
CUES is celebrating Womens History Month with the launch of the CUES Womens Business Directory.
Coastal Wealth Management Wins Three Production Awards
March 3, 2022
Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*, is the recipient of three Pacesetter Awards, presented by CUSO Financial Services, L.P. This ...
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions
March 2, 2022
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions ACBB goes live on Aptys ACH, ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Pledges Support for Ukraine’s Credit Unions
March 2, 2022
Unitus joins Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions effort to support Ukrainian credit unions impacted by Russian invasion
Unitus Community Credit Union SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer, Gayle Evans, Honored as 2022 Women of Influence Award Winner
March 2, 2022
The Portland Business Journals annual awards ceremony recognizes Evans as an established business leader with a strong record of innovation.
Center Parc Credit Union Announces $1000 Youth Scholarships Available. Winners announced in June
March 2, 2022
High school seniors are invited to apply for the 2022 Youth Member Development Scholarship Award being presented by Center Parc ...
Meriwest Credit Union Selects NCR for a flexible and seamless digital experience
March 2, 2022
Meriwest Credit Union selects NCR for retail and small business digital banking.
CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning Available Online, in Addition to In-Person, in 2022
March 2, 2022
CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning will be offered in an online format in 2022, talent development leader CUES has announced.
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Earns BauerFinancials Highest “Best of Bauer” Honor
March 2, 2022
USSFCU receives its 106th consecutive 5-star rating from BauerFinancial, an honor achieved by only 12% of credit unions nationwide.
United Heritage Credit Union Partners with CURevl to Offer College Planning to Members
March 2, 2022
CU REVL LLC (CURevl) announced adoption of its new college planning website, colleging.com by United Heritage Credit Union.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Announces New Chief Executive Officer
March 2, 2022
Securityplus FCU is pleased to announce the selection of Tricia Szurgot as the credit union's new Chief Executive Officer.
ORIGENCE DELIVERS RECORD $57.4 BILLION IN CREDIT UNION LOANS IN 2021
March 2, 2022
Credit unions on the CUDL Auto Lending Network were nations top auto lender in 2021.
HomeAdvantage adds Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer
March 2, 2022
HomeAdvantage®, the largest real estate CUSO in the US, has added Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer.
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Eliminates Overdraft Protection Fees
March 9, 2022
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union is eliminating all overdraft protection fees and lowering Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees to $15, effective June ...
LAFCU earns 3 national marketing awards
March 9, 2022
Two credit union programs have been recognized in the 19th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards competition, earning 3 awards in ...
CUCollaborate to Offer Streamlined CDFI Certification Pre-Qualification
March 9, 2022
CUCollaborate will now offer to pre-qualify any credit union for CDFI Certification entirely free of charge.
ELGA Credit Union Names Mallory Hazard Vice President of Consumer Lending
March 8, 2022
ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) has named Mallory Hazard as the Vice President of Consumer Lending.
WCCU Retirement Announcement
March 8, 2022
Winnebago Community Credit Unions President Mr. Anthony Tony Tiede has announced his plans to retire effective June 1, 2022.
First Financial Credit Union Donates Over $8,000 to Local Schools
March 8, 2022
First Financial donated over $8,000 to local schools from member and staff donations made to the CU's Matching Dollars 4 ...
Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Expanded Scholarship Opportunities
March 8, 2022
Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) announced that applications for its 2022 Member Scholarship Program are now open.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 4, 2022
March 8, 2022
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the weeks economic ...
Langley for Families Foundation Announces Newest Board Member
March 8, 2022
Langley for Families Foundation is pleased to announce its newest Board Member Sandy Steward.
ELGA CU Names David Brandt Executive Vice President
March 8, 2022
The ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) Board of Directors announces the promotion of David Brandt to Executive Vice President.
GCS DONATES TO CLINTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
March 8, 2022
GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,415.00 in the month of February to benefit the Clinton County Humane ...
Truliant to Add More Than 100 New Jobs in 2022
March 8, 2022
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it will add more than 100 new jobs in 2022, the result of ...
Arlington Womens Alliance Names Washima Huq Rising Star
March 8, 2022
Executive Director Washima Huq of Texas Trust Credit Union, has received the Rising Star award from the Greater Arlington Chambers ...
Sharetec Partners with IWS to Offer Credit Unions Auto-Protection Products
March 3, 2022
Sharetec is pleased to announce our new partnership with IWS Acquisition Corporation, a marketer and administrator of vehicle protection products.
Tyler Hudson Named New Vice President of Software Delivery for Synergent
March 3, 2022
Synergent is pleased to announce that Tyler Hudson has returned to the organization to serve as its Vice President of ...
Advia Credit Union Celebrates Milestone of $75M in Cost Savings for Members
March 3, 2022
Advia Credit Union has passed a milestone of $75 million in cumulative savings for its members through its popular Half-Off ...
CU Direct Connect Changes Name to Origence Lending Services, Experiences 105% Growth in Credit Union Funded Loans in 2021
March 3, 2022
The company reported significant year-over-year growth in 2021 in both funded loans and transactions through its lending programs and services.
In Celebration of Womens History Month, CUES Adds Womens Business Directory to Available Resources
March 3, 2022
CUES is celebrating Womens History Month with the launch of the CUES Womens Business Directory.
Coastal Wealth Management Wins Three Production Awards
March 3, 2022
Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*, is the recipient of three Pacesetter Awards, presented by CUSO Financial Services, L.P. This ...
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions
March 2, 2022
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions ACBB goes live on Aptys ACH, ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Pledges Support for Ukraine’s Credit Unions
March 2, 2022
Unitus joins Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions effort to support Ukrainian credit unions impacted by Russian invasion
Unitus Community Credit Union SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer, Gayle Evans, Honored as 2022 Women of Influence Award Winner
March 2, 2022
The Portland Business Journals annual awards ceremony recognizes Evans as an established business leader with a strong record of innovation.
Center Parc Credit Union Announces $1000 Youth Scholarships Available. Winners announced in June
March 2, 2022
High school seniors are invited to apply for the 2022 Youth Member Development Scholarship Award being presented by Center Parc ...
Meriwest Credit Union Selects NCR for a flexible and seamless digital experience
March 2, 2022
Meriwest Credit Union selects NCR for retail and small business digital banking.
CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning Available Online, in Addition to In-Person, in 2022
March 2, 2022
CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning will be offered in an online format in 2022, talent development leader CUES has announced.
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Earns BauerFinancials Highest “Best of Bauer” Honor
March 2, 2022
USSFCU receives its 106th consecutive 5-star rating from BauerFinancial, an honor achieved by only 12% of credit unions nationwide.
United Heritage Credit Union Partners with CURevl to Offer College Planning to Members
March 2, 2022
CU REVL LLC (CURevl) announced adoption of its new college planning website, colleging.com by United Heritage Credit Union.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Announces New Chief Executive Officer
March 2, 2022
Securityplus FCU is pleased to announce the selection of Tricia Szurgot as the credit union's new Chief Executive Officer.
ORIGENCE DELIVERS RECORD $57.4 BILLION IN CREDIT UNION LOANS IN 2021
March 2, 2022
Credit unions on the CUDL Auto Lending Network were nations top auto lender in 2021.
HomeAdvantage adds Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer
March 2, 2022
HomeAdvantage®, the largest real estate CUSO in the US, has added Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer.
Co-op Pay Network Surpasses 200 Credit Unions Milestone
Velera
February 1, 2024
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PSCU/Co-op Solutions today announced Co-op Pay Network has attracted more than 200 credit unions to its roster of participating issuers.
SECU Foundation Awards $2 Million Grant to Help Good Shepherd Center Fight Homelessness
State Employees’ Credit Union
February 1, 2024
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SECU Foundation has announced its award of a $2 million challenge grant to Good Shepherd Center (GSC) in Wilmington, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to improving ...
1st United Credit Union Selected as an Official Food Bank Donation Spot
1st United Credit Union
February 1, 2024
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1st United Credit Union is excited to be selected as Alameda County Community Food Bank’s Food Drive Host for a third consecutive year. Community members ...
New Think Tank Roster to Guide Filene’s Research and Incubation in 2024
Filene Research Institute
February 1, 2024
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Representing 35 credit unions and credit union system organizations, Filene Research Institute’s Think Tank serves as the voice of the market to grow and strengthen ...
Corporate Central Appoints Val Mindak as Board Chair and Announces Executive Committee
Corporate Central Credit Union
February 1, 2024
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Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Val Mindak was appointed as board Chair effective January 17. Mindak has been President/CEO of Park City Credit ...
Newsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of “America’s Best Credit Unions”
Redwood Credit Union
February 1, 2024
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Newsweek Names Redwood Credit Union One of “America’s Best Credit Unions”