September 2024

Digital Federal Credit Union and First Tech Federal Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge

Combined entity will provide members an unrivaled digital experience, a coast-to-coast branch network with expanded member service hours, and access to premier financial products and advisors. Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) and First Tech Federal Credit Union (First Tech) announce their intent to combine through a merger of equals for the benefit of members, employees, […]

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Firelands FCU Supports Local Fair Projects with $64,000 Donation

Every Summer, Firelands Federal Credit Union (Firelands FCU) attends local fairs to help support 4-H members who work tirelessly on their projects throughout the year. This fair season, Firelands FCU donated over $64,000 towards approximately 142 projects presented at the Attica Independent, Crawford County, Erie County, and Huron County Fair. Of those projects, 36 exhibitors

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4 Steps to Make Your Credit Union Overnight Investments Work for You

David Savoie, CEO, LaCorp Managing a credit union’s finances is an ongoing and complex job; your overnight investments might not always be top of mind. Leaving overnight funds on autopilot can be easy, but it’s not the best idea.  With overnight rates holding steady following the latest FOMC rate actions – although this is expected

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LSCU, SECUF Stand Alongside Credit Unions During Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Following Hurricane Helene’s landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, communities across Florida and Georgia are now facing the extensive devastation left in its path. With winds peaking at 140 MPH and significant flooding reported across these states, over 693,000 people remain without power. The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and the

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NCUA Prohibits Two Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution

The National Credit Union Administration issued one consent and one prohibition notice in September 2024. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Consent Order: Monica Jackson, a former employee of Koin Credit Union, Brentwood, Tennessee Notice of Prohibition: Autumn S. Smith, a former employee

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Payments Education Abounds at Vizo Financial’s 2024 Virtual Payments Conference

Vizo Financial is bringing payments education front and center for credit unions during its virtual 2024 Payments Conference on November 5-6, 2024, which will feature expert speakers from a variety of payment-related organizations. “There’s a lot happening in the payments industry — from changes in wire processing and developments in instant payments to fraud concerns

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Atlantic Announces Jamie Mawhinney as Chief Operations Officer

Atlantic Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Mawhinney to Chief Operations Officer. In her new role, Jamie will oversee deposit operations, payments, and fraud and continue her current lending, loan servicing, and member solutions responsibilities. \”Jamie\’s comprehensive understanding of core financial operations, including deposits, loans, and collections, makes her the

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Jack Henry and Victor Offer Embedded Payments Platform for Regional and Community Financial Institutions to Better Support Business Customers

Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) announces the expansion of its collaboration with Victor Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of MVB Edge Ventures, Inc. and part of MVB Bank, Inc. The companies launched an embedded-payments management platform to help Jack Henry\’s financial institution clients capitalize on Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS) market opportunities. MVB Bank, Dart Bank, and BayFirst National Bank are using the

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Credit Unions Announce New Hires and Promotions, and Corporate Central Marketing Strategist Earns Digital Marketing Certifications

Several credit unions have announced changes to their leadership teams, and Corporate Central Credit Union announced that one of their marketing strategists earned prestigious digital marketing certifications. New Hires Member Driven Technologies (MDT) announced the appointment of Bill Illis as its new VP of technical operations. Bill brings over 20 years of leadership and large

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