Press

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

DCUC’s Annual Conference begins

WASHINGTON, DC (August 3, 2022) — DCUC welcomed attendees to the foothills of San Antonio, Texas for its 2022 Annual Conference. This annual event brings together leaders from across the credit union industry for the latest updates on issues affecting credit unions serving our nation’...

Dort Financial Credit Union adds voice authentication for members

GRAND BLANC, MI (August 3, 2022) — Dort Financial Credit Union has joined a growing number of credit unions in implementing voice biometric authentication in the call center. Dort’s leadership chose Illuma Shield™, the award winning voice verification solution from CUSO Illuma Labs, as ...

Enrollment open for LAFCU’s free personal finance course

LANSING, MI (August 2, 2022) — Enrollment is open Aug. 8 for LAFCU’s free, comprehensive personal finance course Pathway to Financial Transformation for adults, ages 20 and over. The 16-session course covers topics critical for financial stability and, ultimately, financial freedom. It is structured ...

Golden 1 Credit Union launches blog

SACRAMENTO, CA (August 2, 2022) — Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) is pleased to announce the launch of a new blog that will provide information and resources to further enhance the financial wellbeing of members and nonmembers. Blog posts will cover a variety of ...

First Community Closes Record 100 Million in Auto Loans During July

BELOIT, WI (August 2, 2022) — The much-publicized rate increases by the Federal Reserve have not adversely impacted auto lending at First Community. During the month of July, First Community originated over 100 million dollars in consumer vehicle loans. First Community is always among the ...

Hanscom FCU’s Operations Office promotes three executives

HANSCOM AFB, MA (August 2, 2022) — Hanscom Federal Credit Union’s Operations Office has announced the promotion of three employees to senior-level management positions. Monique D. Archambeault has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations. Archambeault, who has the distinction of being one of ...

Jack Henry introduces refreshed brand focused on strengthening connections

MONETT, MO (August 2, 2022) — Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced today the launch of a refreshed brand that reinforces Jack Henry's 46-year history of providing modern technology and services to community and regional financial institutions that enable them to strengthen connections ...

Passing of Carroll Smith

ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 2, 2022) — With sadness, the NCUA announces the passing of Carroll Smith, former NCUA Acting Deputy Administrator/Assistant Administrator and Silver Medal and honorary Meritorious Service Award winner. A veteran of the Korean War who served in the U.S. Navy, ...

Mid-year trends financial institutions should watch

MEMPHIS, TN (August 2, 2022) — SRM (Strategic Resource Management), an independent advisory firm serving financial institutions and other industries across North America and Europe, today shared insights on the top trends it has seen impact banks and credit unions so far this year and ...

Robins Financial Credit Union sponsors a bed at a local shelter

WARNER ROBINS, GA (August 2, 2022) — Robins Financial Credit Union recently provided a $3,000 donation to The Bigger Vision of Athens. The Bigger Vision of Athens community shelter serves people experiencing homelessness in Athens. On a nightly basis, they shelter approximately 35 people ...

CULA and Affinity Federal Credit Union partner to offer leasing program

SAN DIEGO, CA (August 2, 2022) — Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) announced today that it has partnered with Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”), one of the nation’s largest credit unions, to bring the affordability and flexibility of leasing to Affinity’s New ...

Messagepoint recognized as a leader in the 2022 Aspire CCM-CXM Leaderboard

TORONTO, ON (August 2, 2022) — Messagepoint announced today it has been named a Leader in the 2022 Aspire Leaderboard™ for customer communications management (CCM) and customer experience management (CXM) for the fifth consecutive year. Specifically, Messagepoint has been recognized as a leading provider in ...

Upward, UCCU illustrate the power of succession planning

GREENVILLE, SC (August 2, 2022) — As the NCUA is on the verge of issuing a final rule on succession planning, some credit unions have been ahead of the game by working strategically to develop succession plans for top executives as well as volunteers. The $...

Mortgage Cadence launches MCP 2.0 LOS Platform

KANSAS CITY, MO (August 2, 2022) — Mortgage Cadence, an Accenture (NYSE: ACN) company, has announced today the release of version 2.0 of its new Mortgage Cadence Platform (MCP) loan origination system, which represents a significant milestone in loan origination technology evolution. While MCP ...

Colleen Shannon joins equipifi as Chief Financial Officer

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (August 2, 2022) — equipifi, a fintech company providing banks and credit unions with a white label Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, announced that Colleen Shannon will be joining as its Chief Financial Officer.    Shannon will be responsible for overseeing finance and ...

SDCCU presents a free webinar on teaching kids about money matters

SAN DIEGO, CA (August 2, 2022) — San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of Southern California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, will present a free webinar on Teaching Kids About Money Matters, Wednesday, August 3 from 9 - 10 a.m. SDCCU experts will ...

GTE Financial earns 2022 Gold Aetna Workplace Well-being Award

TAMPA, FL (August 2, 2022) — GTE Financial is proud to announce they have earned the Making a Difference Gold level Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award for the sixth consecutive year. This award recognizes the credit union’s commitment to employee health and employees' desire to ...