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.

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Making A Difference

FORUM Credit Union Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

FORUM Credit Union announces the recipients of seven, $5,000 annual collegiate scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarships are renewable for up to four ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Commitment for New Hospice Initiative in Boone

SECU Foundation has announced a significant grant of $1.5 million to AMOREM.
Marketing

Trax Credit Union Wins Four National Marketing Awards

Trax Credit Union was recently honored with four national Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.
Charity Events

Chief Financial Credit Union Sponsors Leader Dogs for the Blind’s Dinner in the Dark

Chief Financial Credit Union and Leader Dog for the Blind hosted a twist on Leader Dog’s annual Dinner in the Dark Friday, March 11.
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names Brian Jones Commercial Loan Officer in Hendersonville, North Carolina

United Federal Credit Union (United) has appointed Brian Jones as Commercial Loan Officer at its branch in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
New Product Releases

IWS Introduces PWSC’s HomePRO Warranty: Protection That’s Right For You.

IWS Acquisition Corporation (“IWS”) has added a new product to its protection offerings, PWSC’s HomePRO Warranty.
Marketing

Credit Union 1 Contracts DEI for Three New Branches

DEI was selected to design and build several new locations for Credit Union 1 in Illinois and Indiana.
Making A Difference

California Credit Union Launches $100,000 Challenge Match Campaign With Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Supporting Ukrainian Credit Unions, Members & Communities

California Credit Union has partnered with the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) to provide urgently needed aid for Ukrainians, offering a $100,000 donation match ...
Strategic Partnerships

MX and University of Wisconsin Credit Union Partner on Data Sharing

The new partnership enables UW Credit Union members to share their financial information with and services supported by MX using API token-based tech.
Strategic Partnerships

El Reno RIL Credit Union Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Search for President/CEO

El Reno RIL Credit Union Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Search for President/CEO
Making A Difference

NW Plus Credit Union Gives Back over $700,000 to Members with its 2021 Member Loyalty Bonus

NW Plus Credit Union Gives Back over $700,000 to Members with its 2021 Member Loyalty Bonus
Other

Ascend Federal Credit Union Wins Training Magazine APEX Award for 8th Consecutive Year

Ascend Federal Credit Union is announcing today that it has been named to Training magazine’s newly rebranded APEX Awards rankings.
Marketing

Credit Union Marketing Professionals Join Corporate Central for Virtual Digital Marketing Forum

Credit union marketing professionals from across the country participated in Corporate Central’s Digital Marketing Forum held virtually.
Making A Difference

22 Kansas City Nonprofits Awarded Grants by the Mazuma Foundation

The Mazuma Foundation continues its purpose to make Kansas City a better place to live, work, and bank with the announcement of its 2021 grant ...
Operations & HR

State Employees’ Credit Union Announces New Chief Culture Officer

NC State Employees’ Credit Union (NCSECU) is pleased to announce the hiring of Emma Hayes as the organization’s first Chief Culture Officer.
Technology

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Yield Better Data for Better Member Services

Using Arkalytics, HawaiiUSA can now better respond to member needs with more tailored products and services.
Strategic Partnerships

Vizo Financial Featured in Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service Provider Showcase

Vizo Financial will be listed in the Fed's new FedNow Service Provider Showcase to offer instant payment services to CUs adopting the FedNow Service.
Charity Events

Time To Tee Off: GTE Financial To Host 9th Annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament

After a year-long hiatus, GTE Financial is excited to announce the return of the 9th annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament.
New Product Releases

EasCorp featured in the Federal Reserve’s new FedNowSM Service Provider Showcase

Burlington, Massachusetts, March 9, 2022 – EasCorp is proud to be featured in the Federal Reserve’s new FedNow Service Provider Showcase, an online re
Legal/Regulatory

Arizona Federal Credit Union Expands Across Arizona through the Acquisition of Horizon Community Bank

Arizona Federal Credit Union announced the agreement to acquire Horizon Community Bank today, which follows their 2019 acquisition of Pinnacle Bank.
Investments

Day Air’s, Luke Neff, Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Investment Services

Day Air Credit Union is pleased to announce that Luke Neff, registered investment advisor with Day Air’s broker/dealer CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (
Personnel Promotions

Ascend Federal Credit Union Appoints Regina Johnson Vice President of Internal Audit

Ascend Federal Credit Union is announcing today that Regina Johnson has been appointed as vice president of internal audit.
Charity Events

TruWest Credit Union Raises $10,000 for the American Lung Association

TruWest® Credit Union donated $10,000 to the American Lung Association (ALA) through the Phoenix LUNG Force Walk.
Other

TopLine Federal Credit Union Advocates for Members in Washinton, D.C.

TopLine leaders, along-side the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Hike Capitol Hill
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 11, 2022

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

Gender Pay Gap Focus of Next CUES® RealTalk! Session

Groundbreaking online discussion series CUES RealTalk! is set to tackle the gender pay gap at its next session, happening March 16.
Making A Difference

Teachers Federal Credit Union Announces Annual Teacher Appreciation Week Contest Celebrating Educators Making Outstanding Contributions in Their Communities

Teachers Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that submissions are open for its Annual Teacher Appreciation Week Contest.
Personnel Promotions

Texas Trust Credit Union Names Heidi Hardy as Vice President Public Relations

Heidi Hardy has been named Vice President of Public Relations at Texas Trust Credit Union.
Other

Gallagher Names PrimeWay Federal Credit Union a Best-in-Class Employer

PrimeWay scored in the top quartile of midsize employers who participated in Gallagher's 2021 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Advantis Credit Union Announces Reduction of Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fees

Effective March 1st, Advantis Credit Union cut all Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees by 60% to provide greater financial equity.
Making A Difference

FORUM Credit Union Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

FORUM Credit Union announces the recipients of seven, $5,000 annual collegiate scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarships are renewable for up to four ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Commitment for New Hospice Initiative in Boone

SECU Foundation has announced a significant grant of $1.5 million to AMOREM.
Marketing

Trax Credit Union Wins Four National Marketing Awards

Trax Credit Union was recently honored with four national Diamond Awards from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.
Charity Events

Chief Financial Credit Union Sponsors Leader Dogs for the Blind’s Dinner in the Dark

Chief Financial Credit Union and Leader Dog for the Blind hosted a twist on Leader Dog’s annual Dinner in the Dark Friday, March 11.
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names Brian Jones Commercial Loan Officer in Hendersonville, North Carolina

United Federal Credit Union (United) has appointed Brian Jones as Commercial Loan Officer at its branch in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
New Product Releases

IWS Introduces PWSC’s HomePRO Warranty: Protection That’s Right For You.

IWS Acquisition Corporation (“IWS”) has added a new product to its protection offerings, PWSC’s HomePRO Warranty.
Marketing

Credit Union 1 Contracts DEI for Three New Branches

DEI was selected to design and build several new locations for Credit Union 1 in Illinois and Indiana.
Making A Difference

California Credit Union Launches $100,000 Challenge Match Campaign With Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Supporting Ukrainian Credit Unions, Members & Communities

California Credit Union has partnered with the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) to provide urgently needed aid for Ukrainians, offering a $100,000 donation match ...
Strategic Partnerships

MX and University of Wisconsin Credit Union Partner on Data Sharing

The new partnership enables UW Credit Union members to share their financial information with and services supported by MX using API token-based tech.
Strategic Partnerships

El Reno RIL Credit Union Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Search for President/CEO

El Reno RIL Credit Union Selects Cornerstone Resources to Conduct Search for President/CEO
Making A Difference

NW Plus Credit Union Gives Back over $700,000 to Members with its 2021 Member Loyalty Bonus

NW Plus Credit Union Gives Back over $700,000 to Members with its 2021 Member Loyalty Bonus
Other

Ascend Federal Credit Union Wins Training Magazine APEX Award for 8th Consecutive Year

Ascend Federal Credit Union is announcing today that it has been named to Training magazine’s newly rebranded APEX Awards rankings.
Marketing

Credit Union Marketing Professionals Join Corporate Central for Virtual Digital Marketing Forum

Credit union marketing professionals from across the country participated in Corporate Central’s Digital Marketing Forum held virtually.
Making A Difference

22 Kansas City Nonprofits Awarded Grants by the Mazuma Foundation

The Mazuma Foundation continues its purpose to make Kansas City a better place to live, work, and bank with the announcement of its 2021 grant ...
Operations & HR

State Employees’ Credit Union Announces New Chief Culture Officer

NC State Employees’ Credit Union (NCSECU) is pleased to announce the hiring of Emma Hayes as the organization’s first Chief Culture Officer.
Technology

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Yield Better Data for Better Member Services

Using Arkalytics, HawaiiUSA can now better respond to member needs with more tailored products and services.
Strategic Partnerships

Vizo Financial Featured in Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service Provider Showcase

Vizo Financial will be listed in the Fed's new FedNow Service Provider Showcase to offer instant payment services to CUs adopting the FedNow Service.
Charity Events

Time To Tee Off: GTE Financial To Host 9th Annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament

After a year-long hiatus, GTE Financial is excited to announce the return of the 9th annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament.
New Product Releases

EasCorp featured in the Federal Reserve’s new FedNowSM Service Provider Showcase

Burlington, Massachusetts, March 9, 2022 – EasCorp is proud to be featured in the Federal Reserve’s new FedNow Service Provider Showcase, an online re
Legal/Regulatory

Arizona Federal Credit Union Expands Across Arizona through the Acquisition of Horizon Community Bank

Arizona Federal Credit Union announced the agreement to acquire Horizon Community Bank today, which follows their 2019 acquisition of Pinnacle Bank.
Investments

Day Air’s, Luke Neff, Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Investment Services

Day Air Credit Union is pleased to announce that Luke Neff, registered investment advisor with Day Air’s broker/dealer CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (
Personnel Promotions

Ascend Federal Credit Union Appoints Regina Johnson Vice President of Internal Audit

Ascend Federal Credit Union is announcing today that Regina Johnson has been appointed as vice president of internal audit.
Charity Events

TruWest Credit Union Raises $10,000 for the American Lung Association

TruWest® Credit Union donated $10,000 to the American Lung Association (ALA) through the Phoenix LUNG Force Walk.
Other

TopLine Federal Credit Union Advocates for Members in Washinton, D.C.

TopLine leaders, along-side the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Hike Capitol Hill
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 11, 2022

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

Gender Pay Gap Focus of Next CUES® RealTalk! Session

Groundbreaking online discussion series CUES RealTalk! is set to tackle the gender pay gap at its next session, happening March 16.
Making A Difference

Teachers Federal Credit Union Announces Annual Teacher Appreciation Week Contest Celebrating Educators Making Outstanding Contributions in Their Communities

Teachers Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that submissions are open for its Annual Teacher Appreciation Week Contest.
Personnel Promotions

Texas Trust Credit Union Names Heidi Hardy as Vice President Public Relations

Heidi Hardy has been named Vice President of Public Relations at Texas Trust Credit Union.
Other

Gallagher Names PrimeWay Federal Credit Union a Best-in-Class Employer

PrimeWay scored in the top quartile of midsize employers who participated in Gallagher's 2021 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Advantis Credit Union Announces Reduction of Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fees

Effective March 1st, Advantis Credit Union cut all Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees by 60% to provide greater financial equity.

Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, today announced that ...

First Harvest Credit Union Announces Proposed Spin-off of its Williamsport, Pennsylvania Branch to Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Deptford, NJ & Enola, PA– February 21, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union (First Harvest), New Jersey’s second largest credit union by membership, has announced ...

Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing

As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) are thrilled to announce ...

ORIGENCE KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING $550+ BILLION MILESTONE IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FUNDED

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, celebrates its 30th year of operations in 2024 reaching a historic achievement of funding $551.2 ...

TopLine Financial Credit Union Helps High School Students With Job Readiness

TopLine Financial Credit Union participated in Osseo Senior high School’s mock interview day, a training exercise that stimulates a real-life job interview. Eight TopLine employees ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 16, 2024

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