February 25th, 2026015$3.2B Metro leverages microloan solution to attract younger members and fulfill low-income designation mission
Metro Credit Union, a $3.2 billion credit union based in Chelsea, Mass., has partnered with Salus to launch an automated small-dollar lending program designed to attract younger demographics and serve underbanked members.
“What Salus offers is such a light lift in terms of implementation,” Traci Michel, SVP Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer at Metro CU, said. “It's pre-integrated with our core provider. It doesn't require a digital banking integration, which can be a barrier for many credit unions when...
February 17th, 2026015Graniteville, SC – In a celebration of unity and achievement, Aiken-based nonprofit Umoja Village honored SRP Federal Credit Union board member Louisiana Wright Sanders in the 4th Annual Umoja Village Celebrates Black Excellence wall calendar.
Umoja Village recognized Ms. Wright Sanders alongside fellow honorees at the 2026 Black History Month Community Celebration at the USC Aiken Convocation Center held on Sunday, February 15th. SRP Federal Credit Union served as the presenting sponsor for the event.
The calendar’s 2026 theme, “Community Influencers,” reflects Ms. Wright Sanders’s decades of trailblazing civic and...
February 13th, 2026113Greensboro, N.C.– Vizo Financial’s annual Risk Management Conference is returning to Hershey, Pa., in 2026. Scheduled for April 22-24 at The Hotel Hershey, the event will focus on critical topics such as cybersecurity, compliance and regulations, fraud, artificial intelligence and more. Credit unions are invited to join the Corporate for their biggest risk management event of the year, featuring expert-led education sessions, continuing education credits and ample networking opportunities, along with spa and golf activities.
The conference will include the following sessions and speakers:
The Spy’s Guide to Cybersecurity: When...
February 13th, 2026021February cohort completes the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development Education program
Tampa, FL – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has named 47 leaders from across the United States as the first Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) of 2026. The group earned their designation after completing the Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development EducationTM(DE) program in February.
Delivered as an immersive week-long in-person experience, the DE program offers a distinctive and transformative learning opportunity. Participants explore the cooperative principles, credit union...
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Dallas, TX – ALM First, a strategic partner to over 450 depositories nationwide, closed out its year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the release of its Impact Report this week. A culmination of the past year’s celebration, the report highlights the firm’s measurable impact on the industry in 2025 along with the core values and long-standing commitments that have guided ALM First for the past three decades.
ALM First was founded in February of 1995 and kicked off its 30th year of service celebration in February of 2025. Together with its clients, and through expanding collaborations and partnerships, the firm is...
February 12th, 2026023CDFI Fund maintains $334 million appropriation for 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – CU Strategic Planning, a leading provider for mission-focused credit unions, expressed gratitude to Congress for maintaining the $334 million appropriation for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund in the recently passed continuing resolution that ended the brief federal government shutdown.
“It’s good to see that we’re back to a normal funding process for the CDFI Fund,” CU Strategic Planning CXO Mike Beall stated. “This paves the way for continued appropriations success in 2027.”
The appropriation represents a critical victory...
February 6th, 2026019North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union collaborated with Shepeard Community Blood Center to host a blood drive at SRP’s Administrative Campus on Jan. 27, resulting in enough blood donations to save up to 147 lives in the CSRA.
Community members joined dozens of SRP ambassadors to roll up their sleeves and save local lives. In total, 60 donors participated, and Shepeard collected 49 pints of blood for local patients.
Guided by the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” SRP Federal Credit Union hosts a quarterly blood drive with Shepeard Community Blood Center. According to Shepeard, every pint donated can save...
February 6th, 2026012Credit union lending is changing as fintech competition, rising member expectations, and the demand for digital solutions reshape the industry. Loan origination systems (LOS) have moved beyond the back office and are now essential tools for driving growth, improving efficiency, and delivering the experience members expect. To thrive in today’s financial landscape, credit unions need advanced lending technology that keeps them competitive and future-ready.
Member expectations are redefining lending
Credit union members expect instant decisions, seamless digital experiences, and responsive communication through their preferred...
February 3rd, 2026031MADISON, Wis.—CUES and TruStage? today announced Leadership Pathways, a yearlong, integrated leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced leadership preparation across the credit union system.
Through a TruStage-funded scholarship, 20 selected participants—with nominations from Inclusiv, the National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NLCUP), the African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC), and CU Pride—will complete the CUES Advanced Management Program with eCornell and also receive individualized executive development planning, coaching, and mentorship.
This initiative also marks...
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