February 25, 2025

Consumers Credit Union Launches Innovative On-Campus Worksite at Grand Valley State University

Consumers Credit Union and Grand Valley State University have partnered together to open an on-campus worksite in the Seidman College of Business in downtown Grand Rapids. Four GVSU students are starting their careers with the credit union as part-time tellers powering TellerPlus+ stations across the state of Michigan. Students work from the newly renovated TellerPlus+ […]

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Big Bethel Church A.M.E Federal Credit Union Joins Georgia United Credit Union

This week, members of Big Bethel Church A.M.E Federal Credit Union voted to merge with Georgia United Credit Union. This significant merger ensures that Big Bethel members will now have access to a broader range of financial products and services.  Linda Williams, Board Chair of Big Bethel Federal Credit Union, stated, “This merger represents an

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CUSG Launches New Microsite to Drive Modernization and Fundraising for Credit Union House

CUSG is proud to announce the launch of a new microsite dedicated to supporting the modernization and fundraising efforts for Credit Union House. This initiative underscores CUSG’s commitment to the credit union movement and proactive approach in leading the fundraising campaign essential for this vital project. Established in the early 2000s to create a permanent

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USSFCU Featured On The Balancing Act Local Edition

The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) was recently spotlighted on The Balancing Act Local Edition Washington D.C., highlighting its 90-year legacy of financial security, member-focused banking solutions, and community support. The segment aired on Sunday, February 22, and is now available online. The segment showcases USSFCU’s commitment to helping individuals and families achieve financial security

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Duke University Federal Credit Union Leverages Vertice COMPOSE to Transform Marketing Efficiency

Credit union launches new AI-powered solution to create personalized, compliant marketing content at scale Duke University Federal Credit Union (DUFCU – asset size of $194 million) has implemented Vertice COMPOSE, a newly launched AI-powered copywriting solution from Vertice AI, to streamline the creation of personalized, compliant marketing content. Designed specifically for credit unions, Vertice COMPOSE enables marketing

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CU4Kids Excited for Karaoke4Kids Idol at the Fab Karaoke Collab

Winner will be awarded $150 Marriot gift card during The Credit Union Connection’s 2nd Annual Fab Karaoke Collab and Credit Unions for Kids’ Karaoke4Kids fundraiser March 2 in Washington, D.C.! Calling all karaoke lovers and GAC conference attendees! Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) and The Credit Union Connection are thrilled to announce a new contest coming to the 2ndAnnual Fab Karaoke Collab: Karaoke4Kids Idol!  Kicking off the GAC

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Payfinia and Metallicus Partner to Extend Instant Payments and Cryptocurrency to US Credit Unions

Metallicus has partnered with Payfinia, an instant payments service provider and U.S. Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), to establish a framework for offering embedded instant payment capabilities coupled with cryptocurrency services to credit union members nationwide. By operating their respective CUSOs, Metallicus and Payfinia equip credit unions with advanced financial infrastructure and instant payment functionality with

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Financial Center First Credit Union Elevates Digital Banking with Alkami; Strengthens Dual-Branded Strategy

Leveraging Alkami’s cutting-edge technology, Financial Center First Credit Union enhances its dual-branded strategy and member experience with a scalable digital banking platform Alkami Technology, Inc. announced today its partnership with Indianapolis-based Financial Center First Credit Union (Financial Center) to transform its digital banking experience. A key aspect of this collaboration is Financial Center’s ability to enhance its

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MDC Appoints Industry Veterans Kyle Markland, Brandon Riechers and Brian Kaas to Board of Directors

Members Development Company (MDC), a future-focused network dedicated to accelerating credit union success, is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished industry leaders to its board of directors: Kyle Markland, Brandon Riechers, and Brian Kaas. The new board appointments represent a continued commitment to MDC’s values and an embrace of new leadership embodied by new

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4 trends for credit unions to watch – and respond to – this year

By Erin Wynn, executive director of product management for Digital Banking, Candescent Last year was marked by widespread financial anxieties for members, rate fluctuations, and mixed messages regarding AI, introducing new complexities to the financial services landscape. Combined with lingering questions around embedded payments, the upcoming Great Wealth Transfer and new competition from unlikely sources,

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