Southern Financial Corporation and Southern Bank today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their Georgia branches to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union ("Palmetto Citizens"). Palmetto Citizens…
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Michael C. Borman has joined the organization as Chief Lending Officer, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience…
Luminate and the Luminate Foundation are proud to announce the recipients of their annual CUDE Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is an initiative of the Luminate Foundation as well as…
As credit unions completed a record 21 bank acquisitions worth $10.9 billion in 2024, a new whitepaper from CEO Advisory Group provides critical insights into the complex deal mechanics that…
Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) is a collaborative network of credit unions that support nonprofit children's hospitals across the United States. For the sixteenth consecutive year, ēCO Credit Union has…
Financial Supermarkets, Inc. (FSI) is pleased to announce that Matt Paul will assume the expanded role of President & CEO following the retirement of longtime CEO Roy Bell on October…
First New York Federal Credit Union today announced the planned retirement of its President and CEO, Lucy Halstead. After a distinguished career spanning over two decades at the credit union,…
California Credit Union, in partnership with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, is spreading holiday cheer through its 2025 Holiday Toy Drive, inviting community members to help brighten the season…
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, deepened its commitment to children’s health by contributing $100,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt during the…
Municipal Credit Union (MCU), New York City’s largest and oldest credit union, has once again been recognized as a Great Place to Work®, earning the prestigious certification for the second…
The Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, recently sent a letter to Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jerry Moran and Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal urging support for S.110, the Veterans Member…
Today, the Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, President/CEO Anthony Hernandez sent a letter to leaders of the House Financial Services and House Armed Services Committees, urging support for two critical,…
BECU, the nation’s fifth largest credit union, today announced Carla Costa-Perales as executive vice president and chief impact officer. In this role, Costa-Perales will lead the teams driving BECU’s social…
Alltru Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the 2025 Great Benefits Award from Mployer, the industry-standard for employee benefit plan rating. This honor highlights…
On November 5, 2025, ten Oklahoma credit unions will join forces for CU in the Community, a powerful day of service rooted in the cooperative principle of “people helping people.” This…
Kellogg Community Credit Union (KCCU) is proud to kick off our annual toy drive, bringing joy to children who might otherwise go without a gift during the holidays. Now in…
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announces its new alliance with HuLoop Automation, a leader in AI-powered work intelligence for financial institutions. This new relationship will broaden usage of HuLoop’s tools among…
In this edition of The Cooperative Connection, we look back on a month packed with WOCCU data research, including the 2024 Statistical Report. We also highlight how WOCCU executives joined our…
USAlliance Federal Credit Union (dba USALLIANCE Financial) recently announced the organization has been named a winner in the 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards. This national recognition, presented by Energage, is…
SELCO Community Credit Union is once again inviting Oregonians to vote for their favorite classroom makeover project among nine finalists. The online public vote will decide three winning educators for…
As families across the country prepare for the holiday season, new data aggregated by Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) shows that Americans can expect to spend approximately $2,828.29 on holiday-related expenses this…
HUSTL Financial proudly sponsored this year’s Moonshot Rural Pitch Contest, a statewide showcase empowering founders and innovators across Arizona. Hosted by Moonshot Arizona, a 24-year-old nonprofit rooted in Arizona, the…
Happy Money, a leading consumer finance company dedicated to empowering individuals through responsible lending, today announced a partnership with $3.4 billion-asset TruMark Financial Credit Union. By leveraging Happy Money’s participation program,…
DFCU Financial, one of Michigan’s largest and most trusted credit unions, and Winter Park National Bank, a leading Central Florida community bank, today announced the completion of their previously announced…