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CU*Answers holds Minnesota Education Symposium

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (February 6, 2015) -- Cooperative CUSO and core data processor, CU*Answers, recently hosted an education symposium for its Minnesota based clients. The event took place on February 5th at Catholic United Federal Credit Union in St. Paul, MN. The education event ...

Keys announce naming rights partnership with Nymeo Federal Credit Union

Frederick’s Ballpark to Receive New Field Moniker FREDERICK, MD (February 6, 2015) -- The Frederick Keys and Nymeo Federal Credit Union announced a seven-year agreement for Nymeo to become Harry Grove Stadium’s naming rights partner. Starting with the 2015 season, the Keys ballpark ...

Credit unions experience fast growth on all fronts in 2014

Levels not seen in two decades; 2015 expected to surpass banner year WASHINGTON, DC (February 6, 2015) – In 2014, the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) estimates show that credit union membership expanded by 3.6%—the highest calendar year growth in membership since the ...

New Risk Watch video counts down to integrated disclosures

FREDERICK, MD (February 6, 2015) -- A new online video in the Risk Watch series discusses what financial institutions need to do before the looming August 1 implementation of the TILA-RESPA integrated mortgage disclosure rule. AffirmX’s senior analyst, Coppelia Padgett, explains that the most ...

Municipal Credit Union announces executive promotions

NEW YORK CITY, NY (February 6, 2015) -- Municipal Credit Union has announced the promotions of several senior executives: Richard Casamassa has been promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Member Services Officer, Norman Kohn to Executive Vice President/Chief Credit Officer, Linda Lambert to Senior ...

Honor Credit Union continues support of Cornerstone Alliance

SAINT JOSEPH, MI (February 6, 2015) – Honor Credit Union is proud to continue their support of the Cornerstone Alliance in 2015 with a $7,500 investment. As a Cornerstone Alliance Investment Partner in 2014, Honor is looking forward to the opportunity to continue to support ...

Momentum welcomes new Chief Financial Officer

SEATTLE, WA (February 5, 2015) -- Momentum, a national plan-design-build firm, announced that Jim Tarte, a seasoned financial executive, is officially joining the company’s senior management team as Chief Financial Officer. He has been working with Momentum as a financial consultant since 2013. Tarte ...

Credit Union InfoSecurity Conference announced

Thirteenth Annual Conference Dedicated to CU Security -- Redondo Beach, CA – February 5, 2015 - imsmartin consulting, an international business and marketing consultancy, is pleased to announce that the thirteenth annual Credit Union InfoSecurity Conference will be held June 3 - 5, 2015 at the ...

Akcelerant concludes annual audit, achieves at 101 compliance

Auditwerx report reveals Akcelerant’s operating policies continue to meet industry standards MALVERN, PA (February 5, 2015) -- Akcelerant, a provider of software and services to the financial industry, completed its annual AT 101 audit and successfully attained SOC 2 Type 2 status. Auditwerx, a ...

Credit union program pays off for savers

LANSING, MI (February 5, 2015) -- A recent Financial Security Index poll from Bankrate showed one in four Americans don’t have any emergency savings. Another 22 percent said their emergency savings would only cover three months’ worth of expenses. Financial experts recommend that people ...

SECU’s fee forgiveness programs save members millions!

RALEIGH, NC (February 5, 2015) -- Let’s face it… in real life mistakes happen to us all.  While most people are charged fees when making a financial mistake, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has taken a financially unconventional approach and “forgives” fees, offering members “...

Credit union program pays off for savers

Six Michiganians Win $10,000 in Prize Drawing LANSING, MI (February 5, 2015) – A recent Financial Security Index poll from Bankrate showed one in four Americans don’t have any emergency savings. Another 22 percent said their emergency savings would only cover three months’ worth ...

Erin Carlotto joins Greylock as Mortgage Loan Officer

PITTSFIELD, MA (February 5, 2015) -- Greylock Federal Credit Union (GFCU) announced that Erin Carlotto has joined the Credit Union as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Carlotto will be assuming the role of former Mortgage Loan Officer, Maureen Phillips, who will transition to a role in ...

New Vancity business plan reinforces goal of building healthy communities

VANCOUVER, BC (February 5, 2015) – Vancity will focus on building the real economy, improving members’ financial well-being and creating healthy communities according to the credit union’s 2015-2017 strategic plan, which was released today. Vancity’s Three Year Plan sets out key areas with the ...

Robins Federal Credit Union sponsors Athens Regional Foundation

ATHENS, GA (February 5, 2015) -- Robins Federal Credit Union recently sponsored Athens Regional Foundation with a $1,000 contribution to the In Their Shoes Walk. This event will be celebrating its 10th anniversary and will take place in the fall. Caption: Joe Wyrick, Athens ...

Argent Credit Union partners with Insuritas to enhance insurance agency

Insurance Agency will be improving Non-Cyclical Fee Income in 90 Days EAST WINDSOR, CT (February 5, 2015) -- Insuritas, the nation’s premier provider of turnkey insurance agencies, announced it has partnered with Argent Credit Union ($203 million in assets) located in Chester, VA to ...

Andrews Federal Credit Union chooses TRC Interactive to deliver teller training

HARRISBURG, PA (February 5, 2015) -- Andrews Federal Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in financial institution training, to train its staff with TellerSolutionOnline™. TellerSolutionOnline™ is customized with the bank’s preferred method of counting currency and several terms. Loaded ...