July 1st, 2025012(Athens, GA) – The Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) is pleased to announce that 41 distinguished credit union executives graduated on June 20 from Southeast Management School after successful completion of the three-year program on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
This year’s program also marked a milestone: the first graduating class to earn the Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designation, powered by America’s Credit Unions. Following formal approval in June 2024, SRCUS integrated CCUE testing requirements into the curriculum—beginning with first-year students, while offering a...
July 1st, 202504(Athens, GA) – Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) is pleased to announce that Kristen Shambro of Centric Federal Credit Union (based in West Monroe, LA) has been awarded the 2025 Hugh Watson Award. Selected by vote of her classmates, Shambro accepted the award on June 20 during this year’s session of the Southeast Management School in Athens, GA. The award recognizes the exceptional contributions she has made to the class over the course of the three-year program and her outstanding leadership skills.
Shambro currently serves as assistant vice president of operations at Centric Federal Credit Union. Since joining the...
July 1st, 202503(Athens, GA) – Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) announces Chris Jones as the recipient of the 2025 Tom McWilliams Service to SRCUS Award. The award, named in honor of the late Tom McWilliams, recognizes a student that exemplifies empathetic leadership, inclusiveness of others and appreciation for their perspectives, excellent communication and listening skills, and a commitment to service and willingness to participate. A recipient is determined following recommendations submitted by current SRCUS students and staff.
Jones, operations manager for BayPort Credit Union in Newport News, Va., accepted the award on June 20...
July 1st, 202503COLUMBUS, OH – Accolade Advisory, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate One Federal Credit Union, today announced its acquisition of the Mosaic Loan Intelligence Platform from P360 Inc.. The forward-looking expected loss model was developed by P360 Inc., to provide transparency and insight for risk management, due diligence, and loan intelligence. This strategic acquisition will further advance Accolade Advisory's capabilities, providing credit unions with more dynamic insights into their loan portfolios.
P360 Inc. pioneered the robust platform to translate disparate loan data into simple and actionable reports, empowering lenders and...
June 18th, 2025030After over six decades serving in credit unions, a seasoned volunteer presence at Blue Eagle Credit Union and in his communities is stepping down to spend more time with family.
Cliff DeMars began his credit union volunteer work in 1959 with the Federal Employees’ Credit Union of Petersburg before relocating to Roanoke, Virginia.
“I still remember the day I started my credit union career. A postal employee, I walked into the office one day and J.P. Wyatt, who ran the local credit union, told me to give him $5.25, so I did. ‘Congratulations,’ he said, ‘you’re now a credit union member, and by the way, you’re now the credit...
June 2nd, 202505Corporate One supports approximately 1 out of 4 credit unions on the RTP network
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced a significant milestone today: 100 go-lives on the RTP® network or FedNow® Service through its Immediate Payments Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) solution. This achievement includes 84 member credit unions connected to the RTP network and 16 connected to the FedNow Service.
"Our mission is to ensure credit unions of all sizes can access immediate payments, and we’re proud that the first 100 go-lives live up to this promise, connecting credit unions from $23 million to $18 billion,”...
May 27th, 2025012
New and signature events create awareness, demonstrate strong commitment to the community
Salt Lake City, – Four “Promise Heroes” took center stage over four days (May 17-20), as Chartway Promise Foundation, the charitable arm of Chartway Credit Union, put on a series of foundation-hosted fundraisers and credit union events to bring memorable experiences to medically fragile children and their families and reinforce Chartway’s community commitment in Utah. All year long, the foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary, inviting its members, strategic charity partners, donors, and team members to share in creating memorable...
May 27th, 202507Discover how credit unions can lead in 2025 auto lending with flexible solutions, EV strategies, and tech-driven, member-first experiences.
Auto lending is entering a new chapter—one defined by economic complexity, digital disruption, and evolving consumer priorities. As 2025 unfolds, credit unions that embrace transformation have a chance to not just survive, but grow their market share by doubling down on what makes them unique: a member-first mindset, personalized service, and the ability to adapt.
A changing roadmap: Navigating market pressures
Rising negative equity is reshaping consumer behavior and placing added financial...
May 19th, 202502
Sankul Seth, Managing Director of FiWyse, proudly announces the launch of FiWyse's Next Gen Data Lake House, a revolutionary data platform designed to cater to credit unions of all sizes. This nimble, easy-to-use, and intelligent platform promises to transform data management for credit unions, offering unparalleled flexibility and customization.
The FiWyse Data Lake House is compatible with both on-premises and cloud architectures, ensuring seamless integration regardless of the existing infrastructure. Recognizing that one framework cannot meet the diverse and evolving demands of all credit unions, FiWyse has incorporated extensive...
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