October 6th, 202608SRP Federal Credit Union Celebrates Teller Appreciation Week
North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize the vital contributions of tellers and virtual tellers throughout the organization during Teller Appreciation Week.
Teller Appreciation Week is celebrated at financial institutions across the United States annually, starting the first Monday of October. Whether serving members behind the teller line or connecting digitally through Virtual Teller ATMs, tellers are the frontline ambassadors of SRP Federal Credit Union, providing friendly and helpful service with every transaction.
Across SRP’s branches and...
October 6th, 2026213Dallas, Texas – ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of ALM First that offers custom plan design, consulting, implementation, and ongoing plan support for financial institutions, recently promoted both Shirley McMillan and Tom Sievewright to serve in the role of Senior Director, Executive Benefits.
“We’re excited about the strong growth we’ve seen in ALM First Executive Benefits and look forward to continuing to enhance depositories’ talent strategies through plans that are structured to align with their overall objectives,” says Mike Ensweiler, President of ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC. and Principal of ALM...
October 6th, 202607North Augusta, SC – A leader known for lifting others up is now getting a well-deserved moment in the spotlight. SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to celebrate Chief Development Officer Shana Reid, who was named the 2026 Woman Who EmpowHers Award recipient by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce during its Women in Business EmpowHer Showcase on Sept. 29.
Selected from nine nominees, Reid was recognized for her exceptional leadership, commitment to creating opportunities for others, and dedication to supporting the professional growth and development of those around her.
As Chief Development Officer, Reid provides strategic...
October 6th, 202606MADISON, Wis.—CUES and partner Currency Marketing have named a group of highly-respected credit union leaders to serve as judges for the 2026 CUES Emerge program, which culminates with a Pitch Show on October 7 at 1 p.m. CDT. The judges are:
Mykol Fero, VP/Enterprise Planning & Program Delivery, TruStage
Mirren Harris, CCD, VP of Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA)
Brian Scott, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, RAI Partners
CUES Emerge was developed by CUES and Currency Marketing to offer free leadership development opportunities to rising professionals across the credit union...
October 6th, 2026014Credit unions will use funds to help with affordable housing, workforce development, household financial stability and more
Credit unions working with CU Strategic Planning have been awarded more than $24.3 million through the U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. These awards allow credit unions like Mazuma Credit Union in Kansas City, Mo., which earned a $621,000 award, to improve household stability through financial wellness for families in low-income areas of the city with credit and asset-building products and financial education.
“We are so excited that we get to do more good in...
October 1st, 2026013How straight-through processing helps credit unions close more deals
Learn how straight-through processing helps credit unions approve auto loans faster, strengthen dealerships, and win more deals.
The moment a borrower sits down at a dealership to finance a vehicle, the clock starts. Delays cost deals, and hesitation opens business opportunities to faster competitors. Credit unions that have invested in straight-through processing are turning that pressure into an advantage, delivering a faster, more consistent experience for members and dealers alike.
The cost of slow decisioning
Traditional indirect lending workflows often break down...
September 29th, 2026021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jen Kochan, Communications Director
608.288.5325, jenk@cues.org
Celebrating Leadership, Service, and Impact:
CUES Announces 2026 Award Recipients and Hall of Fame Inductee
MADISON, WI — September 29, 2026 — CUES is proud to announce its 2026 award recipients and Hall of Fame inductee, recognizing two accomplished leaders, one exceptional credit union, and a lifetime of service that have strengthened organizations, communities, and the credit union movement. Congratulations to:
CUES Outstanding Chief Executive: Chris Harlan, CEO, University of Illinois Community Credit Union
This award recognizes...
September 29th, 2026013Contact:
Tim Bruculere
Senior Vice President, Membership
Alloya Corporate FCU
(518) 292-3808
tim.bruculere@alloyacorp.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alloya and Appex Launch Controlled Pilot of CUUSD Institutional Payment Stablecoin
Naperville, Ill. (September 29, 2026) – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of CUUSD, a U.S. dollar-denominated institutional payment stablecoin issued by Appex CUSO, LLC (Alloya Premier Exchange), a
wholly owned credit union service organization of Alloya. CUUSD is designed for approved credit unions and other institutional participants to support the transfer and...
September 29th, 2026022ALM First Acquires Financial Management Services, Inc. (FMSI), Expanding Its Community Bank Presence
For Immediate Release: September 29, 2026
Contact: Sharon Simpson, (240) 620-4095 or sgsimpsonconsulting@mac.com
Dallas, TX – ALM First, a strategic partner to hundreds of depositories nationwide, today announced it has acquired Financial Management Services, Inc. (FMSI), a financial consulting and advisory firm based in Overland Park, Kansas. FMSI’s team members will join ALM First as part of the transition, so clients will keep the relationship they rely on while gaining access to ALM First’s broader resources.
FMSI has...
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