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First Community Trust announces leadership promotions

DUBUQUE, IOWA (February 13, 2024) — First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT), a nationally-chartered investment firm headquartered in Dubuque, has announced a series of leadership promotions in response to the company’s growth and success in 2023. Promoted employees include: Kathleen Donnelly - EVP, Managing ...

DCU opens relocated branch on Gold Star Boulevard in Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, MA (February 13, 2024) — Digital Federal Credit Union, better known as DCU,  has relocated its Gold Star Boulevard branch in Worcester, MA to 129 Gold Star Blvd. The branch opened on Monday, February 12, 2024. The new location will provide a high-caliber financial ...

Rockford Rivets announce official field sponsor, First Community Credit Union

BELOIT, WI (February 13, 2024) — The Rockford Rivets proudly announce First Community Credit Union as their esteemed partner for field naming rights. This three-year collaboration designates First Community Credit Union as the exclusive field naming rights sponsor for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons, ...

Helen Mucciolo to retire from the New York Fed

NEW YORK, NY (February 13, 2024) — The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced that Helen Mucciolo, chief financial officer and head of the Corporate Group, will retire from the Bank in the fall. “Throughout her more than three decades of extraordinary service, ...

Desert Financial announces Changemakers NIL program for Arizona student-athletes

PHOENIX, AZ (February 13, 2024) — Desert Financial Credit Union announces a new name, image and likeness (NIL) program, called Changemakers, with a focus on college athletes who excel in sports and community involvement. Desert Financial recruited five Arizona State University® (ASU®) student-athletes to serve ...

ALM First selects Shirley McMillan as Director, Executive Benefits

DALLAS, TX (February 13, 2024) — ALM First’s newest subsidiary, ALM First Executive Benefits, has selected Shirley H. McMillan as a new Director, Executive Benefits. She was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm that offers a broad range of solutions to ...

iLending Industry Insights – State of auto/car loan refinance

ENGLEWOOD, CO (February 13, 2024) — iLending, a national leader in automotive refinancing, is pleased to announce the next installment of our report on the State of the Car Loan Refinance Industry. These insights are based on our internal data coupled with industry and consumer ...

WFCU to host key annual events during GAC

MADISON, WI (February 13, 2024) — Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) and their two major networks, Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) and World Young Credit Union Professionals Network (WYCUP), will host two key annual events featuring global perspectives and insights during America’s ...

CCCU hosts diaper drive for children in Clark County foster care

LAS VEGAS, NV (February 13, 2024) — Clark County Credit Union (CCCU) is hosting a diaper and wipes drive to  support children in Clark County Foster Care. Cash donations are also being accepted at each of their branch  locations or via a secure online portal. ...

Local credit union strikes a blow for affordable homeownership!

SPARTANBURG, SC (February 12, 2024) — Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union (CFFCU) initiated a community project that recently ended with homeownership for three single-mom households through a donation by the credit union of over $500,000! The Moving Families Forward project was a collaborative effort ...

Tropical Financial Credit Union accepting scholarship applications

MIRAMAR, FL (February 12, 2024) — Tropical Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution based in Broward County, is now accepting student applications for its annual scholarship program. Tropical Financial will award three scholarships totaling $10,000: One grand prize of $5,000 and two $...

LoanStar Technologies announces $28M funding round led by Sageview Capital

SWARTHMORE, PA (February 12, 2024) — LoanStar Technologies, Inc. (“LoanStar” or the “Company”), a leading financial technology company focused on embedded lending, today announced it entered into an agreement to raise approximately $28 million of growth equity from a group of strategic investors, including approximately $...

World Credit Union Conference announces 2024 Keynote Speakers

MADISON, WI (February 12, 2024) — An impressive lineup of keynote speakers will share their unique insights with credit union leaders from around the globe during the 2024 World Credit Union Conference, to be held July 21-24, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Shawn ...