March 27th, 2026018North Augusta, SC – More than 550 vehicles lined up at SRP Federal Credit Union’s Administrative Campus on Saturday, March 14 for Shred Fest, a community event hosted by SRP for secure document disposal.
With three shred trucks from Augusta Data Storage, Shred Fest accepted, processed, and securely disposed of 17,780 pounds of unwanted documents, mail, and paperwork from participants.
Employees across SRP’s branches and departments joined together to serve the community at Shred Fest. From registering visitors to loading bins with documents, 36 SRP team members dedicated their Saturday morning to ensuring the event’s...
March 27th, 2026015Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. The industry-leading conference closed with a general session on Applying the Playbook: A Strategic Decision Capstone.
Other general sessions on the final day of the conference included an informative presentation on Impact-Driven Investment Strategies and an interactive discussion on Expanding Opportunity through Secondary Loan Markets.
The conference also included 25 in-depth sessions categorized into the learning tracks: Board, Fundamental, andFunds Management, which included two...
March 27th, 2026017Indirect lending is more than a loan channel. It is one of the most important paths to meeting new members where they begin their financial journey. Auto purchases still take place primarily at the dealership, which means the lender that can approve and fund the fastest has a distinct advantage. What matters today is how well each part of the lending process connects into one smooth experience.
The recent research report, Smart credit union lending for inclusive growth, highlights how much lending has changed for credit unions. Members now start applications in multiple places. They begin in branches, online, at dealerships, and even...
March 27th, 2026018Group of Credit Union Development Education (DE) Program graduates will help strengthen the future of the DE community
MADISON, Wis. — The National Credit Union Foundation has announced the launch of the inaugural Credit Union Development Education (DE) Alumni Advisory Group, a new initiative designed to strengthen engagement across the DE alumni community and elevate the program’s impact as alumni advocate for improved financial well-being within their organizations and communities.
The inaugural advisory group brings together ten DE graduates from across the credit union movement to support innovative alumni experiences, expand...
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Little Rock, Ark. – America’s Credit Unions and the Cornerstone Credit Union League today hosted House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill for a roundtable with Arkansas credit unions, bringing together industry leaders and local constituents to highlight the impact of credit unions in expanding access to affordable financial services.
Representing the more than 145 million credit union members nationwide, including over 380,000 in Arkansas, participants shared firsthand how credit unions are helping families navigate rising costs, recover from financial setbacks, and build stronger futures.
“Credit unions are...
March 19th, 2026024North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026, reflecting SRP’s strong impact and commitment to excellence, service, and uplifting local communities.
The prestigious list, developed by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, recognizes financial institutions that help power local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects, and providing reliable access to everyday banking services.
“More than financial service providers, credit unions are community partners, showing up in neighborhoods,...
March 10th, 2026021Greensboro, N.C. – Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union has received the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement, marking the fourth consecutive year the organization has earned this award. The award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Despite ongoing disruption and rapid change across the workplace, Gallup found that Vizo Financial continues to build a high-performing culture where employees feel valued, heard and equipped to do their best work.
“This year’s results represent the highest engagement score we have achieved to date,” said Jeanne Heath, director of cultural...
March 10th, 2026015Unveiled Before 600+ Credit Union Leaders at Filene’s Chair Breakfast at GAC, New Research Center to Help Credit Unions Break Through the Noise
Madison, WI – Last week in a packed ballroom at the America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), Filene Research Institute shared some exciting news: the announcement of a new research center focused entirely on Differentiation & Storytelling, set to launch in July 2026. This new center will explore how brands win loyalty, how narratives shape behavior, and how financial organizations become memorable in ways that genuinely change consumer decisions.
Filene’s...
March 10th, 2026046Irvine, CA – Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced acclaimed entrepreneur, branding expert, and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John will be a keynote speaker at its Lending Tech Live ’26 conference, taking place June 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California.
Bringing more than 25 years of hard‑won business experience, John will share insights from his journey as a founder and CEO, highlighting lessons learned from both his biggest wins and toughest setbacks. He attributes much of his success to cultivating the right mindset and consistently applying...
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