July 29th, 2026015Guerin's Programs Include Personal Finance Training in 2024, 2025 for 1,500 Incarcerated Individuals Preparing to Return to Society
Virginia Credit Union’s (VACU) Sabrina Guerin was recently recognized by the League of Credit Unions and Affiliates as its 2025 Emerging Professional of the Year for Virginia. The Emerging Professional of the Year award honors rising leaders who demonstrate exceptional promise, dedication, and commitment to credit unions’ “People Helping People” mission.
Guerin, a Senior Financial Education Specialist and a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, specializes in working with adults. She was...
July 29th, 2026010Greensboro, N.C. – Vizo Financial’s 2026 Financial Conference is set to offer an outstanding lineup of financially focused education sessions for credit unions presented by expert speakers at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C., on September 16-18, 2026.
During the three-day event, credit union attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts at Raymond James, Wells Fargo and other top-tier institutions as they cover a multitude of pressing financial topics including interest rate strategies, economic and regulatory updates, investment and bond opportunities, stablecoin and much more.
“This year’s...
July 29th, 2026014Apple FCU is one of only three financial institutions nationwide to accept digital identification for in-branch verification
FAIRFAX, Va. — Apple Federal Credit Union (Apple FCU) and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are proud to announce that all 23 Apple FCU branch locations across Northern Virginia now accept Virginia Mobile ID for in-branch identity verification.
The adoption marks a major milestone for the use of digital credentials in the financial sector. Apple FCU is the first credit union on the East Coast to accept Virginia Mobile ID across its entire branch network, and one of only three financial...
July 28th, 2026014Employee-led fundraising effort inspires matching gifts from Addition Financial and Addition Financial Foundation
LAKE MARY, Fla. – In response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela in late June, team members at Addition Financial Credit Union came together to raise $6,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the disaster.
The initiative began when several Addition Financial team members with personal ties to Venezuela proposed a companywide "Jeans Day" fundraiser to senior leadership. The proposal became action in July when team members across the credit union's branches and offices...
July 28th, 2026016Deepfake and synthetic identity fraud are reshaping risk. Learn how credit unions use AI-driven verification to detect fraud earlier.
Deepfake fraud has quickly become a defining risk for financial institutions. Advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI) are enabling fraudsters to impersonate real members with convincing audio, video, and synthetic identities, often at scale.
According to Deloitte analysis, GenAI-enabled fraud losses in the United States are projected to reach $40 billion by 2027, up from $12.3 billion in 2023, representing a 32% compound annual growth rate. That trajectory reflects a fundamental shift in how...
July 28th, 2026014North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union awarded the Ed Templeton Scholarship and the Larry Pridemore Scholarship to two students, recognizing their academic achievements and community involvement during a celebration held on Thursday, July 23.
Awarded each year to students of SRP employees, the scholarships pay tribute to the enduring legacy of two influential figures who helped shape SRP Federal Credit Union. The awards are named in honor of former SRP President Ed Templeton and longtime board member Larry Pridemore.
Cameron Green, son of SRP I.T. Systems Administrator Shadavia Green, received the $2,500 Ed Templeton...
July 27th, 2026022It’s time to start planning for #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day, taking place on Friday, July 31.
Each year, credit unions across the country come together to celebrate the credit union movement by sharing stories that highlight the impact credit unions have on their members and communities. Whether you’re recognizing employees, celebrating member success stories, showcasing community involvement, or simply sharing why you’re proud to be part of the credit union movement, every post helps amplify the credit union difference.
To make participation easy, the official #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day Toolkit is available now....
July 24th, 2026015FiCare Federal Credit Union is the only credit union selected among Tampa Bay’s Top CEOs and C-Suite Leaders
TAMPA, Fla. – Titan CEO and headline sponsor Enavate have named Denelle Miller, President and CEO of FiCare Federal Credit Union, a 2026 Tampa Bay Titan 100 honoree. The Titan 100 program recognizes the region’s top CEOs and C-suite executives for exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their industries.
Miller’s selection is especially meaningful for the credit union movement: FiCare Federal Credit Union is the only credit union named among this year’s Tampa Bay Titan 100 honorees.
Now in her...
July 24th, 2026017Columbus, Ga. – Kinetic Credit Union concluded its Month of Giving campaign by donating essential items to several local organizations throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. Thanks to the generosity of Kinetic employees, their families, and friends, a wide variety of items were collected, including school supplies, non-perishable food, cubby bears, Kleenex tissues, socks and hygiene products, and more.
These contributions support local agencies in their efforts to assist individuals and families facing hardship in the community. Benefiting organizations include Orchard View, Children’s Miracle Network, Muscogee County School District...
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