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Synergent recognized with five 2023 MAC Award wins

WESTBROOK, ME (July 5, 2023) — Synergent® is pleased to announce it has received five Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns developed for the following credit unions: Bayer Heritage FCU, Franklin-Somerset FCU, Gardiner FCU, Meridia Community CU, and Oxford FCU. ...

CrossState introduces Trusted Contact resource toolkit

HARRISBURG, PA (July 5, 2023) — CrossState recently unveiled the Trusted Contact Person form with companion resources to help credit unions protect adults in later life from financial abuse. According to AARP, elder financial exploitation has more than doubled since 2020, costing victims an estimated $...

HFS Federal Credit Union awards $37,500 in scholarships

HILO, HI (July 5, 2023) — Getting ready to go to college is exciting, but it can also be challenging because of the rising costs of tuition, books, room and board, etc. HFS Federal Credit Union understands this, and has stepped up to help! For ...

Capital Credit Union promotes Roller

BISMARCK, ND (July 5, 2023) — Tara Roller was recently promoted to business services representative at Capital Credit Union’s Main Office in Bismarck. In this role, she will be responsible for delivering business products and services to existing and prospective credit union members. She ...

Centra Credit Union receives United Way Corporate Advocate Award

COLUMBUS, IN (July 5, 2023) — Centra Credit Union has been named the 2023 recipient of the United Way of Bartholomew County’s Corporate Advocate Award. The award was announced at the United Way’s annual meeting on June 20. The Corporate Advocate Award is ...

Community financial institutions counter fraud with Video Verify from Eltropy

MILPITAS, CA (July 5, 2023) — Credit unions and community banks, facing a surge in sophisticated fraud along with the challenge of protecting their members' personal information, are taking proactive steps to combat this alarming trend. As the financial industry grapples with increasing fraud threats, ...

David Ellings, a Western CUNA Management School inspiration, passes

ONTARIO, CA (July 3, 2023) — The leaders and faculty of Western CUNA Management School (WCMS) are heartbroken to announce that David Ellings — someone embodying the true inspiration, character, and spirit of WCMS — has passed. His legacy will never be forgotten. Ellings, a Lambda Class ...

Fitzsimons Credit Union awards $5,000 in scholarships to local students

AURORA, CO (July 3, 2023) — Fitzsimons Credit Union believes that education has the power to transform communities and is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Sandra B. Neves Scholarship.  Established by the board of directors and supported by the credit union, the ...

Palmetto Citizens welcomes Congressman Clyburn

COLUMBIA, SC (July 3, 2023) — Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union recently hosted Congressman James Clyburn at their Downtown Columbia Office. Representative Clyburn was invited to speak with a group of their staff to share his expertise and perspective on a variety of issues. Comprised ...

Advance Financial awards scholarship to Valparaiso high school student

EAST CHICAGO, IN (July 3, 2023) — Advance Financial Federal Credit Union (AFFCU) is a strong supporter of the communities it serves and believes in the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” Recently, AFFCU demonstrated this commitment as it awarded a $2,000 college ...

7 17 Credit Union named a Best in Ohio by Forbes

SAN DIEGO, CA (July 3, 2023) — For the second consecutive year, 7 17 Credit Union was named to Forbes’ list of Best Credit Unions in Each State 2023. Each year, only 3% of credit unions across the country are recognized. The Forbes list recognizes ...

United Heritage Credit Union hires new Chief Technology Officer

AUSTIN, TX (July 3, 2023) — United Heritage Credit Union announced the hiring of Nathan Brown as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Nathan will be responsible for leading the Credit Union’s technology strategy and execution, as well as overseeing the ...

United Heritage Credit Union hires new Chief Lending Officer

AUSTIN, TX (July 3, 2023) — United Heritage Credit Union announced the hiring of Matthew Lyman as its new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). In this role, Matthew will be responsible for leading the Credit Union’s lending strategy and execution, as well as overseeing the ...

Federal Reserve names organizations certified as ready for FedNow® Service

CHICAGO, IL (June 30, 2023) — The Federal Reserve announced that 57 early adopter organizations, including financial institutions and service providers, have completed formal testing and certification in advance of the FedNow Service’s launch planned for late July. Many of these organizations will be ...

Registration open for Discovery2023 Conference

MADISON, WI (June 29, 2023) — Registration is open for TruStage’sTM Discovery2023 conference on Thursday, August 10, 2023. The no-cost, all-day event will feature nine breakout sessions, six networking sessions, two keynote addresses and one Steve “Woz” Wozniak. Silicon Valley icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist and ...