January 30th, 2026015Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, continues to expand its Sales & Client Relations team in response to growing demand for independent balance-sheet and investment advisory services – from a fiduciary. The firm recently welcomed Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations.
“We’re excited to have Jennifer join ALM First,” said Ryan Sherwin, Principal of ALM First. “Community banks are facing a uniquely challenging operating environment, and Jennifer’s consultative approach— grounded in understanding what matters most to each...
January 30th, 2026016Roanoke, VA - The Westlake area of Smith Mountain Lake is now home to a Blue Eagle® Credit Union Eagle Vision® Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) with advanced ATM technology that provides live teller service during business hours, as well as 24/7 ATM access.
The ITM at 13400 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, Virginia offers two convenient service options. Account holders can engage in a live video chat with a person by simply tapping the screen to conduct a wider variety of transactions, eliminating the need for a card. Alternatively, the machine can function as a standard ATM, allowing users to deposit and withdraw money using their...
January 30th, 2026020Madison, WI – Filene Research Institute is thrilled to announce the newest cohort of emerging credit union leaders chosen for The Cooperative Trust’s Crash the GAC program at America’s Credit Unions 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C., March 1-5, 2026.
Now in its 17th year, Crash the GAC continues to be one of the movement’s most visible pipelines for rising talent offering standout emerging professionals a front-row seat to the largest credit union advocacy event in the nation. Crashers gain access to key industry conversations, meetings with top credit union CEOs, and unique leadership development...
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – More than 220 Langley Federal Credit Union employees and family members volunteered at 15 nonprofit organizations on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in honor of the civil rights leader’s legacy of service. Volunteers completed a variety of service projects across the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, as well as in Richmond, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Since 2020, Langley has observed MLK Jr. Day as a Day of Service. With branches and offices closed, Langley encourages employees to give their time and talents to support the nonprofit community.
During the seventh annual event on Jan. 19,...
January 22nd, 2026114Dallas, TX – Registration is now open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium—a premier in-person mini-conference designed for treasury and risk professionals to deepen their understanding of derivatives programs and explore cutting-edge strategies for managing interest rate risk and enhancing financial performance.
The event will be held June 8 – 9, 2026 at the Hotel Vin in Grapevine, Texas, conveniently located just minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) airport.
“The Derivatives Symposium was designed to deliver professional education in a timely and highly actionable manner,” says Alec Hollis, CFA, Principal, ALM First....
January 22nd, 2026023From Teller Window to the Boardroom: Homegrown leader brings three decades of experience to lead Marketing and HR departments
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU), a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving Southeast and Southwest Florida, has promoted Marylen Yiris to Vice President of Brand & People. She previously served as Vice President of Marketing but will now oversee human resources as part of her expanded executive duties.
Yiris, who is celebrating 30 years with Tropical Financial this year, has spent most of her career advancing the organization’s marketing, member experience, and brand...
January 22nd, 2026020Transaction expands credit union access to capital, leveling the playing field for institutions of all sizes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union today announced the successful closing of its inaugural multi-seller prime auto loan securitization. This $335 million transaction marks Corporate One’s entry into the auto asset-backed securities (ABS) market and a milestone in its strategy to expand credit union access to capital.
The securitization aggregated high-quality prime auto loan collateral from Wright-Patt Credit Union, Everwise Credit Union, and Day Air Credit Union, demonstrating Corporate One’s ability to pool...
January 22nd, 2026024A dozen local teachers have been awarded a total of $5,847.92 in teacher grants from Blue Eagle Credit Union. Annually, on average, teachers contribute $500 out of their own pockets for classroom supplies. Each Fall, local teachers can apply for up to $500 to assist with classroom projects that positively impact students. The number of grants and the dollars awarded differ each year, but the impact is always much appreciated by local educators. This fully staff funded Blue Eagle Credit Union program has awarded 117 teachers a total of $53,916 since inception in 2016, benefitting more than 20,000 students.
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January 22nd, 2026426Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently welcomed industry-veteran and supervision expert Dale Klein to its team as Senior Director, CPST Policy & Regulation. Prior to joining the firm, Klein served as Acting Director & Senior Capital Markets Specialist, Capital Markets Division for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
“We’re delighted to welcome Dale to ALM First,” says Alec Hollis, CFA and Principal of ALM First. “As a former NCUA leader, he brings an extensive level of in-depth technical expertise and policy acumen to his new role and will enable the team to deliver even more value to our clients, guiding...
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