April 22nd, 2026028Filene Research Institute’s FiLab tested two fintech solutions across real credit unions, and the results provide key learnings about fraud technology, operational costs, and member adoption.
MADISON, Wis., — Filene Research Institute’s innovation testing program, FiLab, has released findings from independent pilots of two financial technology solutions designed to address fraud, one of the most urgent and costly challenges facing U.S. credit unions. The results, drawn from structured tests across ten credit unions, document outcomes that significantly outpaced industry benchmarks: per-claim processing costs fell by approximately 90%,...
April 22nd, 2026017Strategic partnership supports expanded leadership training and collaboration for credit union leaders nationwide
Naperville, Ill. & Raleigh, N.C. – FORUM52 today announced that Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union has committed to serve as the Platform Sponsor of the FORUM52 leadership network for the next two years.
This sponsorship represents a major step forward in supporting FORUM52’s mission to provide high-quality leadership development, practical insights and meaningful peer collaboration for credit union leaders across the country.
FORUM52 was created to help credit union executives, board members and emerging leaders...
April 22nd, 2026016Graniteville, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union hosted its 66th Annual Membership Meeting at the USCA Convocation Center on Tuesday, March 31, with a record-breaking attendance of more than 2,000 members.
A total of 2,224 members attended the event, marking the fifth consecutive year of increasing attendance at SRP’s annual meetings and the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking participation.
During the meeting, SRP Board of Directors Chairman Sandra DeVoe Bland, Treasurer Larry Laughlin, and SRP CEO Liz Ponder presented reports on the credit union’s 2025 performance. Following the reports, members had an opportunity to...
April 22nd, 2026016Fraud targeting older adults continues to rise at an alarming rate, placing vulnerable individuals at greater financial risk. As trusted financial partners, credit unions are often the first line of defense in identifying and preventing these crimes.
To support this critical role, the League System is proud to introduce the Elder Exploitation Prevention Toolkit—the second in a series of five member-focused toolkits that will be made available to credit unions throughout 2026. The complimentary toolkits are available for credit unions to customize and help educate members on an array of topics—from elder exploitation to credit union...
April 16th, 2026029Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, has successfully launched a first of its kind loan fund for credit unions. The ALM First Loan Fund Investment Pilot Program is a groundbreaking new model whereby ALM First can pool funds for credit unions for the specific purpose of buying loans from other credit unions.
"At Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union, we're always looking for new opportunities to enhance our balance sheet and, ultimately, create more value for our members. We're excited to be among the first credit unions to invest in the ALM First Loan Fund," said Gina...
April 16th, 2026025Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced today the launch of CU Profiles, a new free plan within its performance measurement platform, Peer Suite. Built on the belief that every credit union deserves access to clear, meaningful data, CU Profiles removes the cost and complexity that has historically kept institutions from the insights their peers rely on. Designed exclusively for credit union employees, CU Profiles gives leaders a no-cost, no-manual-work way to understand how their institution is performing and gain the clear, actionable insights needed to make decisions that lead to better member outcomes.
For too many credit...
April 16th, 2026017SNELLVILLE, GA – The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) has named three deserving illustrious leaders as recipients of the 2026 Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing enduring contributions to the credit union movement and embodiment of AACUC’s mission.
The recipients are:
Mary McDuffie, President/CEO, Retired, Navy Federal Credit Union
Marsha Majors, President/CEO, Retired, U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union
Gary J. Perez, President/CEO, USC Credit Union
Collectively, these three leaders represent the helm of the nation’s largest credit union, a...
April 16th, 2026020Catherine Porterfield, vice president of membership engagement & service, offers remarks on service, purpose at the event’s press ceremony held Thursday on Capitol Hill.
America’s Credit Unions and credit union advocates presented Children’s Miracle Network with a check for $506,000 during the Credit Union Cherry Blossom press conference at the Capitol Visitor Center.
Credit Union Miracle Day is a partnership of over 100 credit unions, CUSOs and partner organizations united to sponsor the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K benefiting Children’s Miracle Network nationwide and promoting the difference credit...
April 9th, 2026022Press release courtesy of Energage
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for the sixth consecutive year. Issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces, the national award appears in USA Today. The Top Workplaces program has an 18-year history of surveying more than 27 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across more than 70,000 organizations.
“This recognition reflects the strong sense of connection and purpose our team members experience at Chartway,” said...
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