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Hawaii State FCU unveils industry-leading cash back credit card

HONOLULU, HI (November 1, 2023) — With the high cost of living and rising interest rates affecting households across Hawaii, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) has proactively designed a new credit card product that offers greater benefits for its members. The new ...

Financial Reality Fair teaches students the fundamentals of budgeting

COLUMBIA, MD (November 1, 2023) — Over 280 high school students learned real-life lessons in money management at the Western Maryland Credit Union Financial Reality Fair on October 25th. The event prepares students for financial success by giving them a firsthand experience of what it's ...

United Heritage Credit Union sponsors Honor Flight Austin

AUSTIN, TX (November 1, 2023) — United Heritage Credit Union and its United Heritage Charity Foundation are directly supporting local military veterans in the Austin area. On October 27, a group of volunteers, guardians, and military service members took a ‘Trip of a Lifetime’ to ...

Credit Union recognizes top educators, staff

FRESNO, CA (November 1, 2023) — Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) based in Fresno, CA, and the Tulare County Office of Education recently honored the top teacher, administrator and school employee at the annual Tulare County Excellence in Education Awards event. Beth Dooley, EECU president ...

Kevin Ryan receives Global Good Award from Indiana League

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 1, 2023) — Kevin Ryan is the recipient of the Indiana Credit Union League’s Global Good Award. Ryan, a past League chairman, retired as CEO of Financial Center First CU at the end of 2021. In his years on the League ...

Purdue Federal Credit Union’s Bob Falk receives Professional Achievement Award

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 1, 2023) — Bob Falk, President/CEO of Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal), received the Indiana Credit Union League’s 2023 Professional Achievement Award. The award recognizes Indiana credit union Presidents/CEOs for their professional accomplishments, commitment to the credit union ...

David Abernathy inducted into Indiana Credit Union Hall of Fame

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 1, 2023) — David Abernathy, former League Chairman, was inducted into the Indiana Credit Union Hall of Fame during the Indiana Credit Union League’s statewide convention. He was recognized at the Credit Union Awards Celebration on October 27. Abernathy’s financial ...

Aperture picks up 4 more for AKUVO

MALVERN, PA (November 1, 2023) — AKUVO, a technology organization specializing in collections and credit risk, has signed four more credit unions to its Aperture platform. This has been a year of significant growth for Aperture, with more than 30 financial institutions making the switch ...

Chairman Harper emphasizes Allyship to achieve DEI goals

ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 1, 2023) — National Credit Union Administration Chairman Todd M. Harper emphasized the power of allyship to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion goals during his remarks at the NCUA’s 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit in Washington, D.C. “Both the ...

Glia launches new AI tools for financial institutions

NEW YORK, NY (November 1, 2023) — Glia, the customer interaction leader unifying Digital Customer Service (DCS), phone and automation on a single platform, is offering new generative AI tools to help financial institutions drive efficiency and improve the customer experience in a safe, secure ...

Manuel Rodriguez appointed to the Elevations Credit Union Board of Directors

BOULDER, CO (November 1, 2023) — Manuel “Manny” Rodriguez, Chief Marketing, Experience and Customer Officer for UCHealth, has been appointed to the Elevations Credit Union Board of Directors. Rodriguez is an accomplished marketing executive with proven success in building  brands, creating and delivering on strategic ...

Michigan Credit Unions raise $100K on CU Kind Day

LANSING, MI (November 1, 2023) — credit unions across Michigan took part in CU Kind Day, an annual tradition showcasing the credit union difference through donations and volunteering. For the second year, the Michigan credit union movement took part in CU Kind Day by giving ...

First Tech Federal Credit Union appoints Jeff Prelle to Chief Risk Officer

SAN JOSE, CA (November 1, 2023) — First Tech Federal Credit Union, the nation's ninth-largest credit union, announced the appointment of Jeff Prelle to Chief Risk Officer (CRO), a new role where he will oversee enterprise risk management and lead measuring and reporting risk management ...

United Federal Credit Union names new mortgage advisor in Holland

HOLLAND, MICH (November 1, 2023) — United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karina Chavez to Mortgage Advisor in Holland. Chavez is based at United’s Holland North Branch located at 12540 Riley Street in Holland. Chavez will use her ...

Frankenmuth Credit Union offers first Michigan crypto platform

FRANKENMUTH, MI (November 1, 2023) — Frankenmuth Credit Union (FCU) has taken a monumental step forward by becoming the first financial institution in Michigan to offer cryptocurrency services to its members. This achievement is possible through a partnership with CryptoFi, a CU Digital One company. ...

AFFCU, Red McCombs Enterprises, JLL close on long-term lease

SAN ANTONIO, TX (November 1, 2023) — Air Force Federal Credit Union (AFFCU) is excited to announce that it has closed on a long-term lease at Trinity Plaza 1 located at 750 East Mulberry in San Antonio, Texas 78212. The five-story Class A office building, ...