July 31st, 202605The Boards for The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and the MD|DC Credit Union Association have signed a letter of intent to pursue a potential merger. This marks an important step toward combining the strengths of both organizations and delivering greater value to the collective members. If approved, the merger is expected to take effect on January 1, 2027.
The decision follows an extensive strategic review by the MD|DC Credit Union Association Board, which examined the Association’s long-term priorities and the potential benefits a consolidation could provide.
If approved, the combined organization would represent 458...
July 31st, 202606July 31, is #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day, a nationwide celebration of the credit union movement and the positive impact credit unions make in the lives of their members and communities. At The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, that celebration is personal. Many of our team members are also proud credit union members themselves, and their stories reflect the impact credit unions have made in their own lives.
As you prepare to celebrate, be sure to download the #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day Toolkit for ready-to-use social media graphics, newsletter content, logos, and other promotional resources.
Here’s what a couple members of The League...
July 31st, 2026010Chesapeake, Virginia – ABNB Federal Credit Union has received all required regulatory approvals from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to complete its previously announced acquisition of branch locations in Roanoke Rapids and Louisburg, North Carolina. The transaction is expected to close on October 9, 2026.
ABNB is a member-owned financial cooperative serving more than 76,000 members nationwide and with over $900 million in assets. For over 65 years, the credit union has delivered personalized financial solutions, invested in the communities it serves and built lifelong...
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North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union unveiled its first mobile branch, marking a significant milestone in the credit union's commitment to expanding access and meeting members where they are. The occasion was celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at SRP's Administrative Campus on Friday, July 24. The new mobile branch will bring convenient financial services directly to communities across SRP's 10-county field of membership, extending the credit union's reach beyond traditional branch locations.
Local leaders and community members joined SRP Federal Credit Union in commemorating the new unit. The SRP Mobile Branch...
July 31st, 2026014Grand Rapids, MI.– Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is proud to bring back its Band Together fundraising drive for 2026. Each August, LMCU calls upon its staff, members, and neighbors to “band together” to raise money for life-changing pediatric and kids’ care programs at 18 hospitals across the credit union’s Michigan and Florida communities. All month long, interested donors can contribute to this good cause at any of LMCU’s 75 branches or online at LMCU.org/BandTogether. LMCU will also match the first $15,000 donated.
For several years now, LMCU’s Band Together campaign has raised more money than the year prior. With 2025...
July 29th, 2026016Guerin'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, 2026011Greensboro, 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, 2026015Apple 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, 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...
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