December 10th, 202503Donation Supports Life-Changing Care at Studer Family Children’s Hospital
Pensacola, Florida — Credit unions from across Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast came together at Studer Family Children’s Hospital on Friday December 5, 2025 to present a $48,000 donation to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). The funds were raised through the inaugural Northwest & Gulf Coast Chapters Charity Scramble Golf Tournament and will directly support the purchase of the Tecotherm Cooling System for medically fragile newborns in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
While the tournament brought together teams from credit unions,...
December 10th, 202506Three-day gathering reinforces alignment, collaboration, and advocacy strength heading into 2026
Washington, DC -- The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) held its annual Winter Conference last week, driving three days of strategy, dialogue, and shared purpose among more than 225 credit union system leaders. Representatives from AACUL, the League System, America’s Credit Unions (ACU), and other key system partners gathered under the theme “Align. Amplify. Advance.” This strategic event underscores the ongoing effort to strengthen and elevate the credit union movement.
Participants focused on aligning advocacy...
December 4th, 2025017Washington DC – The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) proudly announces that Patty Corkery, President/CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) and CUSG, has been selected as the 26th recipient of the Eagle Award, AACUL’s highest recognition for league leadership excellence.
First awarded in 1981, the Eagle Award recognizes a credit union league/association president who displays an outstanding record of achievement, demonstrates leadership beyond the league level, is willing to speak out and take a stand on important challenges and opportunities and shows innovation in implementing new ideas.
“Patty is not...
December 3rd, 202504The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) and America’s Credit Unions (ACU) today jointly announced the return of Scott Simpson, ACU’s new president/CEO and former president of three state leagues, to the AACUL Board.
For AACUL’s membership, which represents every state league across the country, this moment is more than a leadership update: it is a strategic turning point for the movement.
Simpson previously served on the AACUL Board from 2014 to 2021, including two years as Chair, and his return comes at a time when coordination between state and federal advocacy has never been more important. AACUL is the convening...
December 3rd, 2025013Madison, WI — Filene Research Institute, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, today announced Member Pulse, a research-backed data-driven sentiment analysis, audience segmentation, and actionable intelligence tool to help credit unions deepen member understanding and improve marketing outreach, is now available to all credit unions.
Member Pulse captures what members think, feel, and need, offering clear insight into the motivations shaping financial behavior, a segmentation approach that is unique in the marketplace. Built on Filene’s behavioral research and credit-union-specific segmentation, the solution enables...
November 19th, 2025090Strategic engagement with Origence fuels 161% growth in originations, expands dealer network, and accelerates national auto lending reach.
Irvine, CA, – FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, a New York-based credit union with $14 billion in assets, has reached a significant milestone in its national expansion strategy, tripling its indirect lending originations and growing from a single-state operation to an eight-state footprint. This growth was enhanced by the engagement with Origence, helping FourLeaf Federal Credit Union to scale operations, streamline workflows, and maintain strong turn times.
From 2020 to 2024, FourLeaf achieved a...
November 12th, 2025110Dallas, Texas – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Financial Institute. This must-attend, three-day event was designed to equip financial professionals with the tools and strategies needed to confidently manage asset liability management (ALM) and balance sheet complexities in today’s fast-paced financial environment.
The industry-leading workshop will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas from March 22-25, 2026. Financial analysts, ALCO members, C-suite leaders, board directors, and everyone else involved in managing or monitoring their financial institution’s balance sheet are invited to attend.
“This...
November 12th, 2025011Pensacola, Florida – Recently, the Northwest and Gulf Coast Chapters of the League of Credit Unions, along with a team of dedicated vendors and partners, came together and hosted a golf tournament to raise funds in support of Children’s Miracle Network and their mission to meet pediatric healthcare needs in the community.
Raising almost $50,000, the tournament brought competition and camaraderie on the green, with teams showcasing sportsmanship and supporting community throughout the day. After a thrilling round of play, Gulf Winds Credit Union emerged victorious, claiming first place with standout performances from Brad Tanberg, Scott...
November 12th, 2025010Dallas, Texas – ALM First is proud to announce that it is a 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner, as the firm closes out its year-long 30th anniversary celebration. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. Specifically, ALM First ranked #23 for mid-size companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area.
“It’s such an honor to win this award, especially as we celebrate our 30th year of service,” said Emily Hollis, CFA, CEO of ALM First. “At ALM First, we’ve always been focused on creating a strong and positive...
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