Press

To submit a press release, send to press@cuinsight.com.

Board member retires after 26 years of service

YORK, PA (March 27, 2015) -- On Thursday, March 26, 2015, First Capital Federal Credit Union held its Annual Meeting at the Main Office located in West Manchester Township.  During the meeting, the Credit Union recognized Tom Clippinger, who retired after serving 26 years on ...

Nussle statement on Senator Harry Reid’s retirement

WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2015) -- CUNA President and CEO Jim Nussle released the following statement following Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid’s decision to not seek re-election next year: “Senator Reid has a long history of credit union support throughout his career. On behalf ...

Minn CU’s receive awards for community education and financial education

ST. PAUL, MN (March 27, 2015) -- Five Minnesota credit unions received national awards in recognition of excellence in community service and financial literacy initiatives at a ceremony held on March 11 at the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D....

HomeTown CU student employees headed to National DECA competition

OWATONNA, MN (March 27, 2015) -- HomeTown Credit Union announced that two of their student employees have qualified at the Minnesota State DECA Conference and have advanced to the National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Credit Union employee Amber Holte will be competing in the School ...

Minn CUs report business and auto lending growth

ST. PAUL, MN (March 27, 2015) -- Led by growth in auto lending and member business lending, 2014 was a measurable success for Minnesota credit unions, the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) reported. Member business lending grew 12.9% between year-end of 2013 and 2014, ...

Margaret Delmonico recognized as 2015 YWCA Woman of Excellence

HARRISBURG, PA (March 27, 2015) -- PSECU is proud to announce that Margaret Delmonico, Director of Public Relations, has been chosen as one of the YWCA’s 2015 Women of Excellence. Margaret was among 25 women honored at the YWCA’s 26th Annual Tribute to ...

The Best Local Theatre Teacher Award ballot is open

As part of the Ben Vereen Awards, SDCCU is sending the winning teacher to the 2015 Jimmy Awards in New York SAN DIEGO, CA (March 26, 2015) -- San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), San Diego’s largest locally-owned financial institution, is asking the community ...

Affinity Plus – Minneapolis to be a nice ride Minnesota site

Credit union will be a site for people to rent and return bikes through this shared bike program. ST. PAUL, MN (March 26, 2015) -- Many people living in the Minneapolis and surrounding communities get from point A to point B on bicycles – and now, ...

Affiliates Management Company announces hiring of VP, Marketing

DES MOINES, IA (March 26, 2015) -- Affiliates Management Company (AMC), the holding company of the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL), is pleased to announce that Jeanine Mixdorf joined the team as Vice President of Marketing. In this position, Mixdorf will provide executive leadership in ...

NAFCU statement on CFPB Payday Lending announcement

WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2015) -- National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel Carrie Hunt issued the following statement today in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announcement on Payday Lending. “NAFCU and our ...

Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union’s cell phone drive a success

TICONDEROGA, NY (March 26, 2015) -- The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) concluded their cell phone drive on February 28, 2015.  The drive asked the public to donate their old cell phones and chargers at TFCU’s three branch locations throughout January and February. Several ...

CUNA’s Nussle responds to CFPB payday lending proposal

WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2015) -- Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it is considering proposed rules on payday lending. CUNA President and CEO Jim Nussle released the following statement: “One of the goals of the founders of the American credit union movement ...

CUNA Mutual Group releases new research on middle-income Americans

What Matters Now™ research shows 62 percent worry about financial stability every day LAS VEGAS, NV (March 26, 2015) -- CUNA Mutual Group has released new consumer research that shows 62 percent of middle-income Americans worry about their financial stability every day1. The company shared ...

Nine CUNA-back bills approved by House Financial Services Committee

WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2015) -- Nine regulatory relief bills supported by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) were approved by the House Financial Services Committee today. “These bills are a step in the right direction toward removing barriers and allowing credit unions to efficiently ...

Veridian Credit Union names Monte Berg as new CEO

WATERLOO, IA (March 26, 2015) -- Monte Berg will take the lead as CEO of Veridian Credit Union as of May 26, 2015. Veridian’s Board of Directors made the decision at its March 25 board meeting. Berg currently serves as Veridian Credit Union’s ...

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union announces new Chief Lending Officer

LOWELL, MA (March 26, 2015) -- Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is pleased to announce that Brian Sousa has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Mr. Sousa was born and raised in Lowell and has been with the Credit Union since ...

Northwest Federal CU will host a career fair in Herndon area

Credit Union welcomes skilled, service-oriented applicants to apply online, then invites them to come to the Career Fair Herndon, VA (March 26, 2015) -- With the opening of its second branch in Herndon, Va., Northwest Federal Credit Union is making it more convenient for area ...

Ellie Mae names two new Executive Vice Presidents

Cathleen Schreiner Gates Named EVP Sales and Marketing and Joseph Tyrrell Named EVP Corporate Strategy PLEASANTON, CA (March 25, 2015) -- Ellie Mae® (NYSE: ELLI), a leading provider of innovative on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry, today announced the promotions of ...

Greylock Federal reports strong 2014

PITTSFIELD, MA (March 25, 2015) -- Greylock Federal Credit Union reported strong performance in 2014. In its 79th year of operation, Greylock posted net income of $5.37 million and total assets of $1.075 billion. The Credit Union’s regulatory net worth – a key ...

NCUA warns consumers about “spoofing” scam mimicking agency’s telephone

ALEXANDRIA, VA (March 25, 2015) -- The National Credit Union Administration is alerting consumers that texts they receive from an agency telephone line, 703-518-6301, asking for personal information are not coming from NCUA. NCUA does not request personal or financial information from consumers. See NCUA’...

NAFCU’s 2015 Credit Union Compliance GPS is available now

WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2015) -- The National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) 2015 Credit Union Compliance GPS is available now for the credit union industry’s compliance, audit and risk professionals. Written by NAFCU’s highly-regarded regulatory compliance team, this updated electronic manual ...