November 12th, 2025021As member expectations rise and operational costs grow, credit unions across the country are rethinking their approach to efficiency—and Consumers Credit Union is showing what’s possible. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the $2.4 billion credit union has long been an established leader in indirect auto lending. Recognizing the need to adapt to growing digital expectations and operational demands while preserving its commitment to quality service, leadership saw an opportunity to modernize.
Challenge: Manual document processing
The traditional “stare and compare” approach to reviewing funding packages was creating slowdowns,...
October 30th, 2025167Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged to mark their calendars, follow ALM First on LinkedIn and visit www.almfirst.com/events for more details, including registration information as it becomes available.
ALM First’s 2026 Financial Institute - March 22-25, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. This must-attend, three-day event was designed to equip financial professionals with the tools, techniques, and strategies needed to confidently manage asset liability management (ALM) and balance sheet complexities in today’s...
October 30th, 2025022
Naperville, Ill. – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union is honored to be a recipient of the 2025 Kim Bannan Eternal Flame Award. The award, named after California’s Credit Unions’ late vice president of credit union development and research and information, recognizes efforts that contribute to the success and future of Shapiro Group credit unions.
The award highlights the vital role Alloya plays in helping smaller credit unions thrive by offering knowledgeable, dependable and member-focused services tailored to their unique needs. Through its cooperative model, Alloya provides access to expert guidance, cutting-edge technology...
October 28th, 2025017Naperville, Ill. – Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union was honored to be a recipient of the 2025 Auto Finance Excellence Award, presented by Auto Finance News, the automobile industry’s leading information resource, during the 21st Annual Auto Finance Excellence Awards at the Auto Finance Summit 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 16, 2025. These awards honor individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in advancing the auto finance industry and its community.
“This year’s honorees demonstrate the ingenuity and leadership driving the future of auto finance,” said JJ Hornblass,...
October 22nd, 2025025Seven local credit unions came together with Habitat for Humanity of Bay County to build The Credit Union House, a project that reflects the spirit of collaboration and community impact at the heart of the credit union movement.
Guided by the philosophy of People Helping People, the participating credit unions worked together to support affordable housing and strengthen their local community. Their combined efforts provided both funding and volunteer hours to help make homeownership possible for a deserving family.
The credit unions involved included All In Credit Union, Champions First Credit Union, Hello Credit Union, Innovations...
October 21st, 2025128North Augusta, SC – In a powerful show of community support, SRP Federal Credit Union collaborated with Shepeard Community Blood Center to host a blood drive at the SRP Administrative Campus on Oct. 7, resulting in enough donated pints to save up to 111 lives in the surrounding area.
A total of 44 donors visited the Shepeard Bloodmobile unit, successfully donating 37 pints: a significant increase from previous SRP blood drives. According to Shepeard Community Blood Center, a single pint of blood has the potential to save up to three lives.
Hosted quarterly, SRP’s community blood drives invite SRP employees and community members...
October 21st, 2025024As CSEDO, Arnold will drive organizational alignment and lead growth initiatives to advance Filene’s impact.
Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephen Arnold as Chief Strategy & Enterprise Development Officer, effective October 20, 2025. In this executive leadership role, Arnold will be responsible for translating enterprise priorities into action, stewarding growth of Filene’s Advisory Services, and advancing Filene’s data and digital strategy to enhance impact, reach, and relevance.
Arnold brings leadership experience spanning...
October 21st, 2025129As Strategic Advisor, Schenk will provide expert guidance on research priorities, strengthen alignment with organizational goals, and enhance Filene’s ability to serve credit unions.
Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Schenk as Strategic Advisor, effective September 1, 2025. In this role, Schenk will support Filene by providing strategic direction to research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and conducting thorough reviews of content for coherence and relevance to credit unions.
Schenk brings more than 40...
October 21st, 2025022North Augusta, SC – In an initiative to uplift local financial wellness, SRP Federal Credit Union provided a free financial education seminar in each of the 10 counties SRP serves across Georgia and South Carolina during the spring and summer of 2025.
Led by SRP Financial Services Engagement Developer Tawanaca Williams, the seminars covered a variety of topics such as credit reports, credit scores, homeownership, identity theft prevention, scams, along with wills and trusts.
Over 500 community members attended the seminars, which included a free catered meal and advice from subject matter experts. Feedback from attendees was...
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