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.
Newly Released Governance Report Focuses on Effects of COVID, DEI in the Industry
July 16, 2021
COVID-19 and DEI: Revolution & Evolution In the Credit Union Community, The State of Credit Union Governance 2021A Special Report is available now.
Affinity Plus Foundation Funds Summer Camp for Child Burn Survivors
July 16, 2021
The Affinity Plus Foundation is proud to announce a recent $25,000 donation to Firefighters for Healing and their Camp RED Program. Camp RED, which stands ...
Wescom Named Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Alumni Association
July 16, 2021
Pasadena, Calif.-based Wescom Credit Union has been named the Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Alumni Association, effective July 1, 2021.
Human Resources Leader Kashi Moore-Stallworth Joins Redwood Credit Union in Preparation for Continued Napa Region Expansion
July 16, 2021
Redwood Credit Union announces Tshikashi (Kashi) Moore-Stallworth has joined the team as a human resources leader.
NASCUS Announces Five Newly Accredited States
July 16, 2021
NASCUS is proud to announce five newly accredited state agencies have earned Re-Accreditation.
NCR Recognized as Leader in RBR ATM Software 2021 Report
July 16, 2021
NCR Recognized as Leader in RBR ATM Software 2021 Report
Cirrus Undergoes Company Rebrand with UI Messaging Enhancements and Intelligent Application to Streamline Customer Onboarding Process
July 16, 2021
Cirrus announces company rebrand with UI messaging enhancements and Intelligent Application to streamline customer onboarding process
Wright-Patt Credit Union Donation Benefits Bethany Center and the Piqua Community
July 16, 2021
Wright-Patt Credit Union is continuing its partnership with the Piqua community with a donation to the Bethany Center in Piqua.
Affinity Plus Named No. 1 Credit Union in Minnesota by Forbes
July 16, 2021
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) has been awarded the top spot on the Forbes list of Americas Best-In-State Credit Unions 2021. This is ...
Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger Raises $110,000 in 30 Days
July 16, 2021
Maine CUs Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it raised $110,000 during the month of June as part of the Campaigns $100,000 Challenge.
RSM Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Donates $200,000 for Workforce Readiness
July 16, 2021
RSM supports the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of America with $200,000 donation and helping implement their Workforce Readiness strategy.
Affinity Plus Tops Nation in Member Value
July 16, 2021
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) achieved a #1 ranking in Return of the Member (ROM), a three-spot improvement from past quarters. Callahan & ...
BCU TAKES TOP SPOT ON COMPUTERWORLD LIST OF 2021 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN IT
July 16, 2021
In IT Together: Insider Pro and Computerworld names BCU the no. 1 small-size organization on its list of 2021 Best Places to Work in IT.
DCUC Selects Retired Frontwave Director George Hoagland for Hall of Honor
July 16, 2021
The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has selected Retired Frontwave Director George Hoagland for induction into its prestigious Hall of Honor.
DEI Breaks Ground on New Hoosier Hills Credit Union Branch
July 14, 2021
DEI announced today the opening of a new member service center for Hoosier Hills Credit Union in the Bloomington, IN, market area.
OCEAN FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AWARDS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
July 14, 2021
Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union (OFFCU) has awarded its annual Patrick McNeill Memorial Scholarship to four college-bound members.
Next Step Sets Company Record for Core and Digital Banking Conversions with Credit Unions in the First Half of 2021
July 14, 2021
Next Step successfully project and risk-managed 22 core and digital banking system conversions for credit unions in the first half of 2021.
CO-OP Formalizes Support of African-American Credit Union Coalition
July 14, 2021
CO-OP Financial Services today announced an expansion of its support for the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC).
Lendsmart Integrates with Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® to Expedite the Underwriting Process
July 14, 2021
New Integration Significantly Reduces Loan Origination Processing Time for Lenders and Borrowers
Synergent Launches New Offering to Help Credit Unions Maximize Their Core Investment
July 14, 2021
Synergent is pleased to announce the launch of a new service that will help credit unions gain short- and long-term efficiencies.
LEVERAGE Partners with Glia to Power Digital Member Service for Credit Unions
July 14, 2021
Glia, a leading provider of Digital Customer Service, today announced a strategic partnership with LEVERAGE, the for-profit affiliate of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions ...
Franklin Madison Announces New Division, FM Engage
July 14, 2021
The 50-year insurance marketing industry expert expanding for greater reach to a wider audience.
InterLutions Expands Team and Welcomes Ken Meyer as Employee Benefits Executive
July 12, 2021
InterLutions is excited to welcome Ken Meyer to the team as an Employee Benefits Executive.
Cornerstone Resources Partners with Digitized Solutions Provider SeeEverything to Improve CU Leaders Performance
July 12, 2021
Cornerstone Resources Partners with Digitized Solutions Provider SeeEverything to Improve CU Leaders Performance
UMCU Team Members Raise $9,000 in Donations for the American Heart Association
July 12, 2021
UMCU recently donated $9,000 to the American Heart Association, AHA, with all of the funds raised through team member contributions.
Financial Institutions Prepare for the Aftermath of the Pandemic
July 12, 2021
SRM today shared commentary on the top trends it has seen impact banks and credit unions so far this year and predictions for whats to ...
CHROME goes Hybrid
July 12, 2021
CHROME FCU upgraded from a hosted imaging solution to a more robust in-house model while retaining a maintenance-free system they are accustomed to.
Credit unions and legislators donate 7,380 pounds of food to Philabundance
July 12, 2021
Credit unions and Pennsylvania state legislators launched a food drive that resulted in 7,380 pounds of food products donated to Philabundance.
American Cycle Finance Goes Live with Scienaptics AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform
July 12, 2021
Leading AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic, announced that American Cycle Finance (ACF) has successfully deployed its platform.
United Federal Credit Union Names Angie Schwarz Director of Marketing
July 12, 2021
United Federal Credit Union (United) has appointed Angie Schwarz Director of Marketing based in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Newly Released Governance Report Focuses on Effects of COVID, DEI in the Industry
July 16, 2021
COVID-19 and DEI: Revolution & Evolution In the Credit Union Community, The State of Credit Union Governance 2021A Special Report is available now.
Affinity Plus Foundation Funds Summer Camp for Child Burn Survivors
July 16, 2021
The Affinity Plus Foundation is proud to announce a recent $25,000 donation to Firefighters for Healing and their Camp RED Program. Camp RED, which stands ...
Wescom Named Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Alumni Association
July 16, 2021
Pasadena, Calif.-based Wescom Credit Union has been named the Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Alumni Association, effective July 1, 2021.
Human Resources Leader Kashi Moore-Stallworth Joins Redwood Credit Union in Preparation for Continued Napa Region Expansion
July 16, 2021
Redwood Credit Union announces Tshikashi (Kashi) Moore-Stallworth has joined the team as a human resources leader.
NASCUS Announces Five Newly Accredited States
July 16, 2021
NASCUS is proud to announce five newly accredited state agencies have earned Re-Accreditation.
NCR Recognized as Leader in RBR ATM Software 2021 Report
July 16, 2021
NCR Recognized as Leader in RBR ATM Software 2021 Report
Cirrus Undergoes Company Rebrand with UI Messaging Enhancements and Intelligent Application to Streamline Customer Onboarding Process
July 16, 2021
Cirrus announces company rebrand with UI messaging enhancements and Intelligent Application to streamline customer onboarding process
Wright-Patt Credit Union Donation Benefits Bethany Center and the Piqua Community
July 16, 2021
Wright-Patt Credit Union is continuing its partnership with the Piqua community with a donation to the Bethany Center in Piqua.
Affinity Plus Named No. 1 Credit Union in Minnesota by Forbes
July 16, 2021
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) has been awarded the top spot on the Forbes list of Americas Best-In-State Credit Unions 2021. This is ...
Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger Raises $110,000 in 30 Days
July 16, 2021
Maine CUs Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it raised $110,000 during the month of June as part of the Campaigns $100,000 Challenge.
RSM Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Donates $200,000 for Workforce Readiness
July 16, 2021
RSM supports the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of America with $200,000 donation and helping implement their Workforce Readiness strategy.
Affinity Plus Tops Nation in Member Value
July 16, 2021
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) achieved a #1 ranking in Return of the Member (ROM), a three-spot improvement from past quarters. Callahan & ...
BCU TAKES TOP SPOT ON COMPUTERWORLD LIST OF 2021 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN IT
July 16, 2021
In IT Together: Insider Pro and Computerworld names BCU the no. 1 small-size organization on its list of 2021 Best Places to Work in IT.
DCUC Selects Retired Frontwave Director George Hoagland for Hall of Honor
July 16, 2021
The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has selected Retired Frontwave Director George Hoagland for induction into its prestigious Hall of Honor.
DEI Breaks Ground on New Hoosier Hills Credit Union Branch
July 14, 2021
DEI announced today the opening of a new member service center for Hoosier Hills Credit Union in the Bloomington, IN, market area.
OCEAN FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AWARDS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
July 14, 2021
Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union (OFFCU) has awarded its annual Patrick McNeill Memorial Scholarship to four college-bound members.
Next Step Sets Company Record for Core and Digital Banking Conversions with Credit Unions in the First Half of 2021
July 14, 2021
Next Step successfully project and risk-managed 22 core and digital banking system conversions for credit unions in the first half of 2021.
CO-OP Formalizes Support of African-American Credit Union Coalition
July 14, 2021
CO-OP Financial Services today announced an expansion of its support for the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC).
Lendsmart Integrates with Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® to Expedite the Underwriting Process
July 14, 2021
New Integration Significantly Reduces Loan Origination Processing Time for Lenders and Borrowers
Synergent Launches New Offering to Help Credit Unions Maximize Their Core Investment
July 14, 2021
Synergent is pleased to announce the launch of a new service that will help credit unions gain short- and long-term efficiencies.
LEVERAGE Partners with Glia to Power Digital Member Service for Credit Unions
July 14, 2021
Glia, a leading provider of Digital Customer Service, today announced a strategic partnership with LEVERAGE, the for-profit affiliate of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions ...
Franklin Madison Announces New Division, FM Engage
July 14, 2021
The 50-year insurance marketing industry expert expanding for greater reach to a wider audience.
InterLutions Expands Team and Welcomes Ken Meyer as Employee Benefits Executive
July 12, 2021
InterLutions is excited to welcome Ken Meyer to the team as an Employee Benefits Executive.
Cornerstone Resources Partners with Digitized Solutions Provider SeeEverything to Improve CU Leaders Performance
July 12, 2021
Cornerstone Resources Partners with Digitized Solutions Provider SeeEverything to Improve CU Leaders Performance
UMCU Team Members Raise $9,000 in Donations for the American Heart Association
July 12, 2021
UMCU recently donated $9,000 to the American Heart Association, AHA, with all of the funds raised through team member contributions.
Financial Institutions Prepare for the Aftermath of the Pandemic
July 12, 2021
SRM today shared commentary on the top trends it has seen impact banks and credit unions so far this year and predictions for whats to ...
CHROME goes Hybrid
July 12, 2021
CHROME FCU upgraded from a hosted imaging solution to a more robust in-house model while retaining a maintenance-free system they are accustomed to.
Credit unions and legislators donate 7,380 pounds of food to Philabundance
July 12, 2021
Credit unions and Pennsylvania state legislators launched a food drive that resulted in 7,380 pounds of food products donated to Philabundance.
American Cycle Finance Goes Live with Scienaptics AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform
July 12, 2021
Leading AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic, announced that American Cycle Finance (ACF) has successfully deployed its platform.
United Federal Credit Union Names Angie Schwarz Director of Marketing
July 12, 2021
United Federal Credit Union (United) has appointed Angie Schwarz Director of Marketing based in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Illinois Credit Union League’s Annual Convention a Success!
Envisant
October 10, 2023
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The Illinois Credit Union League hosted the 93rd Annual Convention October 5-7, 2023 in Chicago.
Being A Callahan & Associates Client Just Got Even Better
Callahan & Associates, Inc.
October 9, 2023
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Callahan & Associates, a leading provider for performance benchmarking solutions, collaboration-fueled roundtable events, and strategic consulting services to credit unions nationwide, unveils their newly re-imagined ...
INOVA Federal Donates $950 and provides over 100 volunteers for Ryan’s Case For Smiles
INOVA Federal Credit Union
October 9, 2023
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INOVA Federal recently made a $950 donation to Ryan’s Case For Smiles, a non-profit organization that focuses on helping kids feel better to heal better. ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 06, 2023
The Baker Group, LP
October 6, 2023
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $2,426 to Beech Grove City Schools
Indiana Members Credit Union
October 6, 2023
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Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $2,426 to Beech Grove City Schools as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.
OCCU Foundation’s contributions topped $900,000 in 2022
Oregon Community Credit Union
October 5, 2023
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OCCU Foundation distributed $919,497 to nonprofits and charitable initiatives in 2022, the largest annual total in its five-year history.