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, 2026023Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union recently received two national recognitions celebrating the organization’s commitment to an exceptional workplace culture and employee well‑being: the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award and the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Gold Level Designation.
The USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award honors organizations across the United States that build people-first cultures grounded in listening, engagement, and trust. More than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in this year’s program, with winners determined solely by confidential employee feedback collected by Energage, the HR technology...
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, 2026016NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Langley Federal Credit Union continues to grow in North Carolina with the opening on April 27 of a full-service branch in Cary, bringing expanded access to financial services for members across the rapidly growing Raleigh region.
The Cary branch, at 1117 Parkside Main Street, is Langley’s second location in North Carolina and will be convenient for members who live, work and bank in the Triangle area.
The branch will offer full-service lobby support for everyday transactions, account openings, lending services and personalized financial guidance.
“As more members join Langley in the Raleigh area, it’s...
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 20th, 2026021Pensacola, Florida– On Monday, April 13, the Gulf Winds Foundation proudly hosted its third annual charitable golf tournament, Chip in Fore Charity, at Pensacola Country Club in Pensacola, FL. The day brought the credit union community together for a memorable mix of golf, connection, and generosity, raising more than $100,000 to support the Gulf Winds Foundation and its ongoing impact.
A full roster of teams competed in a classic four-player scramble featuring a hole-in-one challenge to win a brand-new Honda vehicle, and several on-course games, including one with the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
Through the funds raised, the tournament...
April 20th, 2026017TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union today announced the launch of a new co-branded Leon County Schools debit card, designed to give members a simple, everyday way to support public education.
Through Addition Financial’s School District Debit Card Program, the credit union will donate $0.03 to the Foundation for Leon County Schools every time a member signs, swipes, or taps the card, turning routine debit card use into ongoing support for students, teachers, and schools across the district.
Addition Financial designed the card alongside Leon County Schools, reflecting the district’s identity and pride while...
April 20th, 2026232Marietta, GA — Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce the successful launch of its new financial literacy curriculum with students from Marietta High School at Marietta Community School, designed to equip students in grades 9–12 with essential real-world money management skills.
The program officially kicked off this week with an engaging and interactive session led by Kathy Winarczyk, Business Development Officer for Cobb County who spent the evening connecting with students and introducing key financial concepts that will help prepare them for life beyond the classroom. From budgeting basics to making informed financial...
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