September 27th, 2026015Austin, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Forum wrapped up on Wednesday after three days of engaging sessions focused on driving organizational success as attendees took advantage of networking opportunities set against the backdrop of idyllic Lady Bird Lake.
During the final day of the conference, panel discussions featuring industry experts and practitioners shared insights looking Inside the Deal: Lessons Learned from M&A, Building the Digital Credit Union of the Future, and Finishing Strong, Starting Stronger through thoughtful succession planning.
The M&A panel was moderated by ALM First’s Bob Drouin and included Matt...
September 27th, 2026081Overwhelming response to the call for applications leads Foundation to add $150,000 in additional funding
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation today announced 24 credit unions were selected to receive funding through its At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant. The Foundation originally made $500,000 available for the grant cycle but, after receiving the largest response to a call for applications in the grant program's history, added an additional $150,000, bringing total funding to $647,600 to support more credit unions in launching or expanding programs designed to serve the unique financial needs of young people in...
September 27th, 2026037North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union has earned national recognition for its public relations excellence, receiving a Gold Award in Public Relations from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC).
The award was presented during the 2026 MAC Conference on Sept. 17 in Scottsdale, Arizona, recognizing SRP’s strategic public relations efforts to share the credit union’s story, mission, and commitment to its members and the communities it serves.
SRP received the Gold Award in the Public Relations category for credit unions with more than $2 billion in assets. The honor places SRP among the nation’s top performing...
September 27th, 2026011Austin, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Forum kicked off yesterday at the Four Seasons Austin overlooking idyllic Lady Bird Lake. Highlights from the first day of this industry-leading, three-day conference included an insightful keynote session on The Great Wealth Transfer presented by Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. and the latest Economic & Market Update tailored specifically to financial institutions by Jason Haley, ALM First’s Chief Investment Officer.
With nearly $124 trillion in assets expected to change hands in the coming years, community financial institutions have an unprecedented opportunity to build relationships with heirs...
September 27th, 2026024Naperville, Ill. – As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, Alloya unveiled the Alloya Hall of Champions during its annual Credit Union Leadership Symposium, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee, from September 9-11. The Alloya Hall of Champions was created to recognize individuals whose leadership and service have helped shape Alloya and advance the corporate credit union movement. Induction is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the movement and whose belief in the Power of Cooperation is legendary. The inaugural class of inductees were all important contributors to the initial charter formation...
September 27th, 2026020North Augusta, SC – Since SRP Federal Credit Union launched its new SRP Mobile Branch in the summer of 2026, the financial center on wheels has visited 26 zip codes across the CSRA — reaching more than 2,000 people who visited the new facility.
The SRP Mobile Branch is designed to bring the credit union’s trusted financial services directly to neighborhoods, schools, community events, and other convenient locations across the 10 counties in SRP’s field of membership.
From June 15 to Sept. 15, SRP deployed its Mobile Branch 56 times, visiting communities in Georgia and South Carolina. Residents visiting the SRP Mobile Branch...
September 22nd, 2026342Naperville, Ill. – Alloya hosted its 12th annual Credit Union Leadership Symposium from September 9-11 in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together nearly 400 credit union professionals from 26 states for three days of education, networking and leadership inspiration. The event also marked a special milestone as Alloya celebrated its 15th anniversary alongside its members.
“The Leadership Symposium is an opportunity to prepare for the future while celebrating the cooperative spirit that makes credit unions unique,” reflected Tim Bruculere, Senior Vice President of Membership at Alloya. “As we celebrated Alloya’s 15-year...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, alongside member credit union leaders, met with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to advocate for the timely and predictable deployment of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund resources that support lending and investment in underserved communities.
During the meeting, The League urged OMB to complete its final review of fiscal year 2025 CDFI awards ahead of the September 30 deadline, apportion fiscal year 2026 funding without further delay, and establish consistent timelines for future CDFI Fund apportionments and Notice of Funds...
September 22nd, 2026016WASHINGTON, D.C. – The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates recognized the inaugural graduating cohort of its Advocacy Ambassadors executive program during Hike the Hill in Washington, D.C.
Launched in March, Advocacy Ambassadors is a seven-month executive advocacy program designed to equip credit union leaders with the relationships, resources, and strategies needed to strengthen their advocacy efforts. Throughout the program, Ambassadors worked to deepen relationships of influence, leverage advocacy tools and resources, collaborate across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, and develop actionable advocacy plans.
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