November 2nd, 202607Credit unions have spent years modernizing indirect lending through AI-driven automation. Those investments have delivered meaningful gains in more efficient workflows, accelerated approvals and funding, and streamlined member experiences.
However, AI also enables bad actors to create more convincing and sophisticated fraud schemes, from generating fake pay stubs to creating deep-fake identities. According to Point Predictive, auto lending fraud has nearly doubled since 2015 reaching $10.4 billion in 2025.
As credit unions move toward straight-through processing where loans move from application through funding without manual...
October 29th, 2026015Dallas, Texas – ALM First today announced the addition of Shanley Search Partners to its growing suite of executive advisory solutions, further enhancing the firm's ability to help financial institutions attract, retain, and develop exceptional leadership teams. Shanley Search Partners is an executive search and leadership firm specializing in C-Suite recruitment, with a focus on credit unions, banking, and finance.
The addition of Shanley Search broadens ALM First's executive advisory capabilities by integrating additional executive search expertise with the firm's existing executive benefits, compensation, leadership advisory, and...
October 29th, 2026018SAVANNAH, GA — Today, The League of Credit Unions successfully concluded INSPIRE, an annual conference designed to empower leaders at every stage of their careers through impactful speakers, authentic conversations, and valuable networking opportunities. Held October 26 – 28, in Savannah, Georgia, in conjunction with the Carolinas Credit Union League and the Global Women's Leadership Network (GWLN), INSPIRE brought together more than 200 attendees.
The conference opened Tuesday with “Powerful and Unstoppable: The Blueprint for Women Leading at Their Highest Level,” led by Penny Ford, Co-Founder and COO of Brilliant Beyond Belief...
October 27th, 202607Naperville, Ill. – As part of its Celebrate Your Story initiative, Alloya is proud to announce that People Driven Credit Union (PDCU) of Michigan has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Next Chapter Award, which recognizes a credit union whose story is an exceptional example of the Power of Cooperation and its positive impact on members and communities.
Selected from the inspiring stories shared by credit unions across the nation, PDCU was chosen for its outstanding commitment to serving members, strengthening its community and demonstrating the credit union philosophy of people helping people. As the first Next Chapter Award...
October 27th, 2026011Expanded in-person schedule creates more opportunities for credit union leaders to experience one of the movement's most respected programs
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) opened registration for the first three in-person classes and the November virtual class of its 2027 Credit Union Development Education (DE) program.
Since 1982, DE has brought credit union professionals together to explore what makes the cooperative movement different, why its mission matters, and what becomes possible when that mission is put into action. As the program approaches its 45th year in 2027, demand continues to...
October 22nd, 2026120MADISON, Wis. – Credit unions continue to invest in talent, leadership development, and succession planning, according to the 2026 CUES Compensation Survey Executive Summary.
More than 300 credit unions participated in the 2026 CUES Compensation Survey. The survey highlights trends in executive compensation, governance, workforce planning, and emerging leadership roles across the credit union industry.
Among the key findings:
Compensation Growth Continues: Executive compensation increased approximately 4% year over year, outpacing inflation and reflecting the continued strength of the credit union industry. Variable pay also...
October 22nd, 2026020Industry and fintech leader brings innovative approach to partnerships, growth and engagement
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) announced today that Emily Leach has joined the organization as Vice President, Head of Partnerships & Fundraising.
In this role, Leach will lead efforts to cultivate strategic partnerships and engage organizations that share a commitment to improving financial well-being with and through credit unions. Working across the industry, she will cultivate partnerships and create opportunities that advance the Foundation's mission and strengthen the collective impact of...
October 21st, 2026032Legacies of Service. A Future of Opportunity.
PENSACOLA, Florida and ANNISTON, Alabama– PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) and Fort McClellan Credit Union (FMCU) have announced plans to merge. The proposed partnership brings together two member-owned credit unions with nearly 165 years of combined service. These credit unions share a commitment to helping people improve their financial well-being, strengthening communities, and delivering exceptional service.
Subject to regulatory approval and a vote of eligible Fort McClellan members, the combined organization will serve more than 155,000 members through 22 locations and growing across...
October 21st, 2026020Appointments bring deep expertise from the Tampa Bay credit union community
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today three committee appointments: Jessica Stevenson, president and CEO of Trax Credit Union, to its Supervisory Committee; and Ben Lemoine, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Suncoast Credit Union, and Denelle Miller, president and CEO of FiCare Federal Credit Union, to its Enterprise Risk Management Committee. The appointments add leadership expertise from three Florida-based credit unions and reinforce Corporate One’s commitment to strong governance, effective risk oversight and...
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