October 6th, 2026016Credit unions will use funds to help with affordable housing, workforce development, household financial stability and more
Credit unions working with CU Strategic Planning have been awarded more than $24.3 million through the U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. These awards allow credit unions like Mazuma Credit Union in Kansas City, Mo., which earned a $621,000 award, to improve household stability through financial wellness for families in low-income areas of the city with credit and asset-building products and financial education.
“We are so excited that we get to do more good in...
October 1st, 2026014How straight-through processing helps credit unions close more deals
Learn how straight-through processing helps credit unions approve auto loans faster, strengthen dealerships, and win more deals.
The moment a borrower sits down at a dealership to finance a vehicle, the clock starts. Delays cost deals, and hesitation opens business opportunities to faster competitors. Credit unions that have invested in straight-through processing are turning that pressure into an advantage, delivering a faster, more consistent experience for members and dealers alike.
The cost of slow decisioning
Traditional indirect lending workflows often break down...
September 29th, 2026027FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jen Kochan, Communications Director
608.288.5325, jenk@cues.org
Celebrating Leadership, Service, and Impact:
CUES Announces 2026 Award Recipients and Hall of Fame Inductee
MADISON, WI — September 29, 2026 — CUES is proud to announce its 2026 award recipients and Hall of Fame inductee, recognizing two accomplished leaders, one exceptional credit union, and a lifetime of service that have strengthened organizations, communities, and the credit union movement. Congratulations to:
CUES Outstanding Chief Executive: Chris Harlan, CEO, University of Illinois Community Credit Union
This award recognizes...
September 29th, 2026015Contact:
Tim Bruculere
Senior Vice President, Membership
Alloya Corporate FCU
(518) 292-3808
tim.bruculere@alloyacorp.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alloya and Appex Launch Controlled Pilot of CUUSD Institutional Payment Stablecoin
Naperville, Ill. (September 29, 2026) – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of CUUSD, a U.S. dollar-denominated institutional payment stablecoin issued by Appex CUSO, LLC (Alloya Premier Exchange), a
wholly owned credit union service organization of Alloya. CUUSD is designed for approved credit unions and other institutional participants to support the transfer and...
September 29th, 2026022ALM First Acquires Financial Management Services, Inc. (FMSI), Expanding Its Community Bank Presence
For Immediate Release: September 29, 2026
Contact: Sharon Simpson, (240) 620-4095 or sgsimpsonconsulting@mac.com
Dallas, TX – ALM First, a strategic partner to hundreds of depositories nationwide, today announced it has acquired Financial Management Services, Inc. (FMSI), a financial consulting and advisory firm based in Overland Park, Kansas. FMSI’s team members will join ALM First as part of the transition, so clients will keep the relationship they rely on while gaining access to ALM First’s broader resources.
FMSI has...
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America’s Credit Unions Hits the Campaign Trail with Former Credit Union Leader Jennifer Balkcom Across Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — On Monday, September 28, America’s Credit Unions supported North Carolina State Representative Jennifer Balkcom in her campaign for the state’s 11th Congressional District, joining her on a multi-stop campaign tour across Western North Carolina to connect with local credit union employees, members, and voters.
America’s Credit Unions is backing Balkcom through advertising, on-the-ground campaign events, and direct outreach to highlight her track...
September 29th, 2026019America’s Credit Unions announces advertising spend for several major House races
Political ads part of industry record $10 million spend on midterms by organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- America’s Credit Unions and its PAC today announced five political advertising campaigns for House candidates ahead of November’s general election. The bipartisan spend includes new advertisements that will begin running over the next two weeks for the following members:
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34)
Rep. Steve Horsford (D-NV-3)
Rep. Young Kim (R-CA-40)
Rep. Dina Titus...
September 27th, 2026026Five seats available for leaders ready to help shape the Foundation’s work to improve financial well-being
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) is now accepting nominations for five seats on its volunteer Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted through October 23, 2026.
The Foundation is seeking leaders who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise to help guide its strategic direction and strengthen its ability to improve financial well-being with and through credit unions.
“Our Board represents some of the strongest leadership across the credit union movement, and...
September 27th, 2026036North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that SRP has been recognized with the 2026 Top Benefits Award from Mployer, an employee benefit benchmarking program based in Nashville, TN.
The recognition highlights SRP’s commitment to providing comprehensive benefits that support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of its team members, known internally as ambassadors.
Mployer selected SRP for the Top Benefits Award based on an in-depth, data-driven evaluation of employer benefit offerings across medical, ancillary (dental, vision, life, and more), PTO and leave, and retirement benefits.
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