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NCUA denies U.S. Central Asset Claims from North Dakota Credit Unions

BISMARCK, ND (February 15, 2023) — In a letter to North Dakota credit unions dated February 13, 2023, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) once again denied claims made by 28 North Dakota credit unions on $10.5 million in membership capital account (MCA) assets ...

COCC recognized with Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™

SOUTHINGTON, CT (February 15, 2023) — Cigna has selected COCC as a recipient of their Silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program. The mission of COCC’s wellness ...

Financial Plus Credit Union launches new brand

FLINT, MI (February 15, 2023) — Financial Plus Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its new brand. The foundation of Financial Plus’ new look is built with the member promise to put today’s needs and tomorrow’s dreams within reach. The ...

ampliFI Loyalty Solutions partners with Visa to launch the Visa Rewards Platform

NAPERVILLE, IL (February 15, 2023) — ampliFI Loyalty Solutions, a market-leading provider of customized loyalty and engagement program solutions for financial institutions, has expanded their partnership with Visa, the world leader in digital payments. The Visa Rewards Platform (VRP) affords Visa issuers the ability to ...

Eight credit unions selected for Racial Economic Equity Incubator

MADISON, WI (February 15, 2023) — Filene Research Institute in partnership with Native Women Lead and Urban Strategies, Inc. announced the first cohort of credit unions accepted into its Racial Economic Equity Incubator (REE Incubator). The REE Incubator works to advance racial economic equity through ...

Affinity Plus promotes Jenny Neubeck to Vice President, Remote Services

ST PAUL, MN (February 15, 2023) — Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus), one of the fastest growing credit unions in Minnesota, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jenny Neubeck to vice president of remote services in Bemidji, Minnesota. Neubeck will lead all ...

Redwood Credit Union opens new branch in West Petaluma

SANTA ROSA, CA (February 14, 2023) — Redwood Credit Union has opened its doors on a new, second Petaluma branch located at 1060 Petaluma Blvd. N. Members will enjoy competitive rates for personal and business loans, free checking, investment services, home and auto loans, insurance ...

OCCU expedites member deposits

EUGENE, OR (February 14, 2023) — OCCU is committed to creating a positive member experience across all channels. That’s why OCCU leverages an innovative in-house program to apply dynamic hold limits when members deposit checks via OCCU’s mobile app, shared branches and ATMs. ...

First Financial shows support to the Eastern Shore community

LUTHERVILLE, MD (February 14, 2023) — First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) recently donated $35,000 to new partners and a local organization within the Eastern Shore community. As a credit union that prioritizes giving back, First Financial is thrilled to assist organizations with like-minded ...

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions accepting 2023 I-CUDE applications

MADISON, WI (February 14, 2023) — Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, in partnership with World Council of Credit Unions, is accepting applications through April 14 from credit union development educators interested in obtaining designation in the International Credit Union Development Education (I‐CUDE) program. Designed ...

Publix Employees FCU names Stephanie Straker Chief Financial Officer

LAKELAND, FL (February 14, 2023) — Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU, $1.4B, Lakeland, FL) has selected Stephanie Straker to serve as chief financial officer (CFO). She was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm that is now an ALM First Company, ...

New digital credit union designed for college graduates launches

Who: April Clobes, President and CEO, MSU Federal Credit Union Ami Iceman-Haueter, Chief Research and Digital Experience Officer, MSUFCU John Janclaes, President, Nymbus CUSO What: MSU Federal Credit is launching AlumniFi, a digital credit union that ensures every person is empowered to create a stable ...

Florida Credit Unions providing more auto loans to low-income families

TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 13, 2023) — The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) is excited to share that Florida credit unions are providing more auto loans to those with low credit scores than other financial institutions do, according to Equifax data ...