July 23rd, 2026022Grand opening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Make-A-Wish Utah Promise Hero Wish Proclamation, and a $5K donation to Chartway Promise Foundation
Herriman, Utah – Chartway Credit Union celebrated its return to Herriman, Utah with the grand opening of its new Herriman branch bringing together Chartway’s members, team leaders, community partners, and local, regional, and state dignitaries for a morning that highlighted the credit union’s investment in one of Utah’s growing communities. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a Wish Proclamation for a medically fragile child whom we call a Promise Hero in partnership with...
July 21st, 2026076Irvine, Calif., – Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate members to its Board of Directors.
The new associate Board members are:
Bill Brown, president and CEO of Citadel Credit Union. Brown brings more than 25 years of financial services leadership, holding executive roles at global banks, regional financial institutions, and community-focused organizations. His expertise spans retail and digital banking, business and wealth management, consumer lending, and operational risk.
Chad Shane, president and CEO of Canvas Credit Union. Shane brings...
July 17th, 2026026Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute has officially launched its newest Center of Excellence: the Center for Differentiation & Storytelling. The center is dedicated to helping credit unions use data to clarify their unique value, align strategy around the member, and communicate their story in ways that build trust, relevance, and long-term loyalty. Launching with a cohort of eleven founding sponsor organizations and Fellow, Dr. Jon Zhang, the Center for Differentiation & Storytelling reflects Filene’s ongoing commitment to equipping credit unions with the research and tools they need for long-term growth.
Credit Union...
July 13th, 2026127Dallas, Texas – As the pace of credit union and bank M&A activity continues to increase, ALM First and M&A Leadership Council (MALC) have joined forces to deliver a new solution designed to help credit unions navigate M&A transactions with greater clarity and confidence at a fraction of the cost of a fully bespoke engagement. Regardless of size or complexity, M&A transactions require a proven methodology to fully realize the potential benefits that initially made the transaction attractive.
MERGERMAX® for Credit Unions (MM4CU) is an easy-to-deploy, web-based solution built on the proven MERGERMAX® platform, supported...
July 13th, 2026015Naperville, Ill. – Alloya is proud to announce that its industry-leading Loan Participation Platform recently exceeded $4 billion in loan participation transactions. Launched in 2021 with the goal of expanding access to buying and selling pools of loan participations across the system, Alloya’s Loan Participation Platform is a shining example of what can be accomplished through the Power of Cooperation. Built from the ground up with the credit union industry in mind, buyers and sellers can quickly connect in a centralized marketplace and take advantage of greatly reduced processing time.
“Alloya is honored to serve credit unions and...
July 10th, 2026019TwoScore, a boutique marketing firm serving credit unions, has announced a new partnership with My First Nest Egg to bring a year-round youth engagement platform to its clients. The program is designed to expand member reach, strengthen financial literacy, and deepen relationships across generations.
Available to TwoScore clients at a preferred rate, including a 55% discount on the full bundle, the program offers an accessible way to support early relationship growth and long-term member value.
Developed with input from child psychologists, educators, and financial experts, the platform focuses on real-world application. It delivers a...
July 1st, 2026034Tampa, Florida - Sankul Seth, Managing Director of FiWyse, emphasized the strategic importance of July for Credit Unions, noting its recognition as Data Awareness Month across the industry. As institutions use this critical period to finalize ongoing initiatives while beginning budget planning for the upcoming financial year, FiWyse (CUSO) remains committed to supporting their transformation journey. The FiWyse enables credit unions to optimize, strategize, and monetize their data and technology investments through tailored, innovative solutions designed to address the evolving demands of modern financial institutions.
Throughout July,...
July 1st, 2026020MADISON, Wis.— CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, a year-long leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced executive preparation across the credit union movement.
Leadership Pathways brings together management education, executive coaching, and cohort-based connections to support rising leaders as they prepare for broader responsibility and long-term impact within the industry.
The 2026 cohort includes:
Crystal Acevedo, I AM Federal Credit Union
Taryn Allbrooks, Concord Federal Credit...
July 1st, 2026016Year-long, Omnichannel Buy Targets Congress and Federal Regulators with Case for Credit Union Model
WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s Credit Unions today launched "Once Upon an American Dream," national policymaker influence campaign targeting federal policymakers with a sustained message on the economic role credit unions play in American communities.
The campaign runs across connected television, online video, LinkedIn, programmatic display and audio, podcast sponsorships, and direct buys aimed at key Congressional members and staff, executive branch and regulatory targets.
"Credit unions have been steadying American families and...
National
