June 18th, 2025032After 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, 202507Corporate 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, 2025014
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, 2025011Discover 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, 202504
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...
May 19th, 202508Johnson, SC – Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center with a donation of $11,500 on May 15 to benefit the organization’s NASA Astro STEAM Summer Academy.
“SRP Federal Credit Union’s generous support of the NASA Astro STEAM Summer Academy is more than a donation—it’s an investment in the future of our youth. Their commitment empowers us to spark curiosity, nurture innovation, and provide life-changing opportunities for students in under-resourced communities. We are deeply grateful for their partnership in helping us inspire the next generation of explorers, engineers,...
May 19th, 2025012Washington, DC – Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) has been featured in the Spring 2025 edition of Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union” series, which highlights exemplary credit unions demonstrating strategic innovation and community impact.
The comprehensive profile details GLCU’s transformative journey since 2018 under the leadership of President and CEO Steven Bugg. By streamlining nearly 300 strategic initiatives into a focused mission centered on “putting people before profit” GLCU has experienced significant growth, expanding its assets from $886 million to $1.5 billion between 2019 and 2024.
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May 15th, 202509Aiken, SC – At the May 13 Aiken County Board of Education meeting, representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the Aiken County Public School District with over $290,000 in proceeds from the 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program, benefiting nine local high schools.
The funds, totaling $290,019.25, reflect donations made by SRP Federal Credit Union in 2024 derived from SRP Affinity Debit Card usage. Each time a member uses an Affinity card, a donation is made to the corresponding school.
“SRP Federal Credit Union continues to be an extraordinary partner in public education. The success of the Affinity Debit Card Program has...
May 8th, 2025010COLUMBUS, Ohio – Three members were re-elected to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors at the annual meeting on April 24: Bill Allender, CEO/President of BMI Federal Credit Union in Dublin, Ohio; Tasha Kostick, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at 1st Northern California Credit Union in Martinez, California; and John J. Shirilla, CEO/President of Best Reward Federal Credit Union in Walton Hills, Ohio.
Each re-elected board member will serve a three-year term.
Allender has been serving as the President and CEO of BMI Federal Credit Union in Dublin, Ohio, since June 2012. He is a Certified Public...
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