Credit unions have historically shied away from the competitive credit card market, often prioritizing other financial products like auto loans and mortgages. But what if credit cards could be a powerful new engine for member acquisition and revenue growth? A recent interview with Joe Gracia, CEO of Nickels, and Tyler Kuhn, VP of Marketing & […]
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Geoff Bacino, CEO, Bacino & Associates Fired NCUA Board members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper filed suit in the US District Court in DC, claiming that their removals were “patently unlawful”. The suit alleges that the Otsuka and Harper firings violated the 1978 Credit Union Modernization Act. Can Otsuka and Harper be successful with their case? Most of
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In an insightful discussion on The Credit Union Connection, Sarah Snell Cooke sat down with Mitch Rutledge, CEO and Co-founder of Vertice AI, to delve into the evolving landscape of AI in the credit union movement. With over a decade of experience in AI, Rutledge offered a comprehensive perspective on how credit unions can leverage
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Companies empower financial institutions to offer enhanced digital experiences to drive growth Digital banking solutions provider Tyfone announced it has partnered with OMNICOMMANDER to offer expanded digital marketing services. OMNICOMMANDER is a veteran-owned and operated digital marketing company focused on offering integrated website and marketing services for FIs. The company’s comprehensive suite of services empowers financial institutions (FIs)
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Yesterday, Anthony Hernandez, President and CEO of the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), addressed the National Association of Credit Union Supervisory & Auditing Committees (NACUSAC) during their conference in Charleston, South Carolina. Hernandez provided timely advocacy updates and industry insights, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among national trade associations as credit unions navigate today’s complex
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Member Deposits Remain Protected to at Least $250,000 by the Share Insurance Fund The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Soul Community Federal Credit Union in Austell, Georgia. The NCUA made the decision to liquidate Soul Community Federal Credit Union and discontinue its operations after determining the credit union was insolvent and in violation
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New, prebuilt, data-driven campaigns empower marketers to increase engagement, prove return on investment, and execute faster, with minimal setup and built-in performance tracking Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) (“Alkami”) announced the release of Out-of-the-Box Campaigns, a new feature within its Data & Marketing Solution. Designed specifically for banks and credit unions, Alkami’s Out-of-the-Box Campaigns streamline the campaign
For the second consecutive year, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) has been named a Washington Post Top Workplace, once again earning recognition as one of the region’s leading employers. This honor, based entirely on employee feedback, reflects USSFCU’s ongoing commitment to fostering an engaged, inclusive, and people-first culture. It adds to a growing list
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Lookout Credit Union has partnered with Credit Union Wealth Group to offer financial advice and investment management services to its membership. The wealth management program provides members with access to a team of dedicated financial advisors and investment management services. The program includes: practice management, marketing, compliance, and technology. All members are invited to work
Three credit unions, including Mountain America Credit Union and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union, announced promotions within their organizations, and Affinity Federal Credit Union‘s Chief Digital, Payments & Technology Officer was honored as a 2025 Philadelphia Titan 100. New Hires: Recognitions: Promotions: Appointments:
23-year credit union industry veteran and longtime Synergent executive to lead organization’s next chapter Synergent® is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Hudson as its new President, effective immediately. Hudson succeeds Randy Stolp, who helped expand Synergent’s reach as a trusted provider of payments, marketing, and core services to credit unions across the country. The Board of Directors
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