January 22nd, 202608From Teller Window to the Boardroom: Homegrown leader brings three decades of experience to lead Marketing and HR departments
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU), a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving Southeast and Southwest Florida, has promoted Marylen Yiris to Vice President of Brand & People. She previously served as Vice President of Marketing but will now oversee human resources as part of her expanded executive duties.
Yiris, who is celebrating 30 years with Tropical Financial this year, has spent most of her career advancing the organization’s marketing, member experience, and brand...
January 22nd, 202606Transaction expands credit union access to capital, leveling the playing field for institutions of all sizes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union today announced the successful closing of its inaugural multi-seller prime auto loan securitization. This $335 million transaction marks Corporate One’s entry into the auto asset-backed securities (ABS) market and a milestone in its strategy to expand credit union access to capital.
The securitization aggregated high-quality prime auto loan collateral from Wright-Patt Credit Union, Everwise Credit Union, and Day Air Credit Union, demonstrating Corporate One’s ability to pool...
January 22nd, 202609A dozen local teachers have been awarded a total of $5,847.92 in teacher grants from Blue Eagle Credit Union. Annually, on average, teachers contribute $500 out of their own pockets for classroom supplies. Each Fall, local teachers can apply for up to $500 to assist with classroom projects that positively impact students. The number of grants and the dollars awarded differ each year, but the impact is always much appreciated by local educators. This fully staff funded Blue Eagle Credit Union program has awarded 117 teachers a total of $53,916 since inception in 2016, benefitting more than 20,000 students.
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January 22nd, 2026011Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently welcomed industry-veteran and supervision expert Dale Klein to its team as Senior Director, CPST Policy & Regulation. Prior to joining the firm, Klein served as Acting Director & Senior Capital Markets Specialist, Capital Markets Division for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
“We’re delighted to welcome Dale to ALM First,” says Alec Hollis, CFA and Principal of ALM First. “As a former NCUA leader, he brings an extensive level of in-depth technical expertise and policy acumen to his new role and will enable the team to deliver even more value to our clients, guiding...
January 22nd, 202608Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union is saddened to announce the passing of board member, Donald Hanson. Hanson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Hanson faithfully served on the Robins Financial Board of Directors for 28 years, providing steady leadership, thoughtful guidance, and dedication to the credit union’s vision of enhancing the financial well-being of its members.
In addition to his service with the credit union, Hanson proudly dedicated his career to Robins Air Force Base, where he retired after serving as a supervisor in the Plant Services Division. His work reflected...
January 22nd, 202605By: Origence
Credit unions have never had more tools at their fingertips, with unprecedented access to data, technology, and member insights. This creates a pivotal opportunity to transform strategies by harnessing the power of internal member data. Traditional credit scores and external sources have long been the foundation of lending decisions, but they no longer tell the full story. Member data that is rich, delivered in real-time, and deeply contextual, offers a new frontier for smarter, more resilient lending.
Why internal data is the game-changer
For years, credit unions relied on external credit bureaus to assess risk. While...
January 15th, 2026011Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute is excited to launch our newest Center of Excellence: All Things Payments. This is a dedicated payments research initiative built exclusively for credit unions to understand emerging trends in payments and money movement. The Center will deliver actionable payments research, competitive benchmarking tools, strategic guidance and implementation roadmaps tailored for credit unions.
The stakes for credit unions have never been higher. Emerging payments technologies create new opportunities while also putting pressure on credit union deposit strategies and interchange revenue. Amazon and Walmart...
January 15th, 202608Pensacola, Florida — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Treat-A-Teacher awards, celebrating five exceptional educators who go above and beyond to inspire students and strengthen their communities across the Gulf Coast.
Selected from hundreds of nominations submitted by local families, students, and colleagues, the honorees represent the very best in dedication, creativity, and compassion in the classroom. Each winner will receive $1,000 from PenAir to support their classroom needs and to further enrich the learning experience for their students.
Congratulations to the 2025 Treat-A-Teacher...
January 15th, 2026012Kennesaw, GA – Credit Union of Georgia has been named a 2025 Best of Georgia Award winner, celebrating its longstanding role as a trusted financial resource for communities across Northwest Georgia. Known for simplifying the often-daunting world of personal finance, Credit Union of Georgia has built its reputation on clear guidance, steady service, and a member-first approach that continues to resonate with families, educators, and professionals throughout the region.
Founded in 1960 with a mission to support local teachers and school staff, Credit Union of Georgia has grown into a comprehensive financial partner without losing its...
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