Industry Press

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Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 4, 2022

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

Langley for Families Foundation Announces Newest Board Member

Langley for Families Foundation is pleased to announce its newest Board Member – Sandy Steward.
Personnel Promotions

ELGA CU Names David Brandt Executive Vice President

The ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) Board of Directors announces the promotion of David Brandt to Executive Vice President.
Making A Difference

GCS DONATES TO CLINTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,415.00 in the month of February to benefit the Clinton County Humane Society.
Operations & HR

Truliant to Add More Than 100 New Jobs in 2022

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it will add more than 100 new jobs in 2022, the result of expanding services across its three-state
Making A Difference

Arlington Women’s Alliance Names Washima Huq Rising Star

Executive Director Washima Huq of Texas Trust Credit Union, has received the Rising Star award from the Greater Arlington Chamber’s Women’s Alliance.
Other

Sharetec Partners with IWS to Offer Credit Unions Auto-Protection Products

Sharetec is pleased to announce our new partnership with IWS Acquisition Corporation, a marketer and administrator of vehicle protection products.
Operations & HR

Tyler Hudson Named New Vice President of Software Delivery for Synergent

Synergent is pleased to announce that Tyler Hudson has returned to the organization to serve as its Vice President of Software Delivery.
Lending

Advia Credit Union Celebrates Milestone of $75M in Cost Savings for Members

Advia Credit Union has passed a milestone of $75 million in cumulative savings for its members through its popular Half-Off Loan Transfer program.
Lending

CU Direct Connect Changes Name to Origence Lending Services, Experiences 105% Growth in Credit Union Funded Loans in 2021

The company reported significant year-over-year growth in 2021 in both funded loans and transactions through its lending programs and services.
Other

In Celebration of Women’s History Month, CUES Adds Women’s Business Directory to Available Resources

CUES is celebrating Women’s History Month with the launch of the CUES Women’s Business Directory.

Coastal Wealth Management Wins Three Production Awards

Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*, is the recipient of three Pacesetter Awards, presented by CUSO Financial Services, L.P. This is

Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions

Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions ACBB goes live on Aptys’ ACH, wires, check, and international wire ...

Unitus Community Credit Union Pledges Support for Ukraine’s Credit Unions

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

The Portland Business Journal’s 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

High school seniors are invited to apply for the 2022 Youth Member Development Scholarship Award being presented by Center Parc Credit Union.

Meriwest Credit Union Selects NCR for a flexible and seamless digital experience

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

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 BauerFinancial’s Highest “Best of Bauer” Honor

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

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

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

Credit unions on the CUDL Auto Lending Network were nation’s top auto lender in 2021.

HomeAdvantage adds Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer

HomeAdvantage®, the largest real estate CUSO in the US, has added Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer.

IWS Announces Partnership with Sharetec Core Processor

IWS Acquisition Corporation (“IWS”) is pleased to announce the newly acquired partnership of Sharetec Systems Inc.

Texas Trust and Texas Credit Union Merger Finalized

The merger of Texas Credit Union (formerly known as Texas Federal Credit Union) and Texas Trust Credit Union is complete.

Meritrust Credit Union Selects Constellation to Provide Digital Banking Services

Constellation signed an agreement to launch digital banking services on its patented, open development platform with Meritrust Federal Credit Union.

Alaska USA Honors Alaska’s Military

12 members of Alaska’s armed services, Military Spouse of the Year, and the Civic Leader of the Year were honored for their exceptional achievements.

NuMark Credit Union Selects Scienaptic’s Credit Decisioning Platform

Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider Scienaptic AI announced that NuMark Credit Union has chosen its underwriting platform.

United Federal Credit Union Branch Manager Named Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year

United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Sandi Kopach was named Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year for 2021.

Ascend Federal Credit Union, employees raise $1,270 for awareness and fight against women’s heart disease

Ascend Federal Credit Union and its employees raised $1,270 recently to support the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) efforts to increase women’s heart health awareness. Over ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 4, 2022

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

Langley for Families Foundation Announces Newest Board Member

Langley for Families Foundation is pleased to announce its newest Board Member – Sandy Steward.
Personnel Promotions

ELGA CU Names David Brandt Executive Vice President

The ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) Board of Directors announces the promotion of David Brandt to Executive Vice President.
Making A Difference

GCS DONATES TO CLINTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,415.00 in the month of February to benefit the Clinton County Humane Society.
Operations & HR

Truliant to Add More Than 100 New Jobs in 2022

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it will add more than 100 new jobs in 2022, the result of expanding services across its three-state
Making A Difference

Arlington Women’s Alliance Names Washima Huq Rising Star

Executive Director Washima Huq of Texas Trust Credit Union, has received the Rising Star award from the Greater Arlington Chamber’s Women’s Alliance.
Other

Sharetec Partners with IWS to Offer Credit Unions Auto-Protection Products

Sharetec is pleased to announce our new partnership with IWS Acquisition Corporation, a marketer and administrator of vehicle protection products.
Operations & HR

Tyler Hudson Named New Vice President of Software Delivery for Synergent

Synergent is pleased to announce that Tyler Hudson has returned to the organization to serve as its Vice President of Software Delivery.
Lending

Advia Credit Union Celebrates Milestone of $75M in Cost Savings for Members

Advia Credit Union has passed a milestone of $75 million in cumulative savings for its members through its popular Half-Off Loan Transfer program.
Lending

CU Direct Connect Changes Name to Origence Lending Services, Experiences 105% Growth in Credit Union Funded Loans in 2021

The company reported significant year-over-year growth in 2021 in both funded loans and transactions through its lending programs and services.
Other

In Celebration of Women’s History Month, CUES Adds Women’s Business Directory to Available Resources

CUES is celebrating Women’s History Month with the launch of the CUES Women’s Business Directory.

Coastal Wealth Management Wins Three Production Awards

Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*, is the recipient of three Pacesetter Awards, presented by CUSO Financial Services, L.P. This is

Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions

Atlantic Community Bankers Bank Successfully Implements Four Payment Rails with Fintech Partner Aptys Solutions ACBB goes live on Aptys’ ACH, wires, check, and international wire ...

Unitus Community Credit Union Pledges Support for Ukraine’s Credit Unions

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

The Portland Business Journal’s 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

High school seniors are invited to apply for the 2022 Youth Member Development Scholarship Award being presented by Center Parc Credit Union.

Meriwest Credit Union Selects NCR for a flexible and seamless digital experience

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

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 BauerFinancial’s Highest “Best of Bauer” Honor

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

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

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

Credit unions on the CUDL Auto Lending Network were nation’s top auto lender in 2021.

HomeAdvantage adds Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer

HomeAdvantage®, the largest real estate CUSO in the US, has added Jean Theis as its first Chief Relationship Officer.

IWS Announces Partnership with Sharetec Core Processor

IWS Acquisition Corporation (“IWS”) is pleased to announce the newly acquired partnership of Sharetec Systems Inc.

Texas Trust and Texas Credit Union Merger Finalized

The merger of Texas Credit Union (formerly known as Texas Federal Credit Union) and Texas Trust Credit Union is complete.

Meritrust Credit Union Selects Constellation to Provide Digital Banking Services

Constellation signed an agreement to launch digital banking services on its patented, open development platform with Meritrust Federal Credit Union.

Alaska USA Honors Alaska’s Military

12 members of Alaska’s armed services, Military Spouse of the Year, and the Civic Leader of the Year were honored for their exceptional achievements.

NuMark Credit Union Selects Scienaptic’s Credit Decisioning Platform

Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider Scienaptic AI announced that NuMark Credit Union has chosen its underwriting platform.

United Federal Credit Union Branch Manager Named Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year

United Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Sandi Kopach was named Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year for 2021.

Ascend Federal Credit Union, employees raise $1,270 for awareness and fight against women’s heart disease

Ascend Federal Credit Union and its employees raised $1,270 recently to support the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) efforts to increase women’s heart health awareness. Over ...

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.

OCCU Foundation supports community in wake of ice storm

When a debilitating ice storm rattled OCCU’s community in January 2024, downing power lines, causing property damage and making roads impassable, the credit union stepped ...

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, ...

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Bring Comfort To Those In Need This Winter

TopLine held their third annual Winter Gear Drive during the month of January benefitting local non-profits, African Education and Health Initiative, Avenues for Youth, MORE ...

From Basics to Best Practices: CUES School of Business Lending Equips CUs for Success

Credit union leaders looking to unlock the immense growth potential of a business lending program can turn to CUES® School of Business Lending, happening online ...
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