
Co-op and Constellation Form Client Task Force
Co-op Solutions and Constellation Digital Partners announced today that the two credit union service organizations have formed a task force of mutual clients to expedite the smooth integration of Co-op digital apps into Constellation’s online and mobile banking platform.

NAFCU Research: Inflation 'Surprised to the Upside" in May
The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released May data

Wescom Partners with the Rose Bowl Operating Company as Sole Presenting Sponsor of AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl
Wescom Credit Union today announced that it is partnering with the Rose Bowl Operating Company and will be the sole presenting sponsor of the AmericaFest Celebration taking place at the Rose Bowl on Independence Day, July 4, for the next five years.

Spectra Credit Union's Kate Brennan selected as 2022 Miriam Rivera Lieb Emerging Leader Award Winner
After several rounds of competition, the Miriam Rivera Lieb Emerging Leader Award was presented by the MD|DC Credit Union Association (MD|DC CUA) to Kate Brennan of Spectra Credit Union

Hanscom FCU Awards $7,500 in Seed Money to Veteran-owned Startup
Riverbend Resources (riverbendresources.com) and took home the $7,500 second-place prize. A total of $25,000 in seed money was donated by the event’s presenter, Hanscom Federal Credit Union.

CUNA Research: Housing, Energy, and Food Prices Led May Price Increases
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s May Consumer Index Report:

Co-op Research Finds Credit Unions Can Challenge Fintechs with Daily Member Interaction via Payments
Coastal Credit Union has expanded its already close partnership with Co-op Solutions, adding Co-op Digital Card Issuance for debit and credit cards as part of an emphasis on digital-first for enhanced member experiences.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Names Cirith Anderson as Chief Risk Officer
Cirith Anderson, Senior Vice President/Chief Risk Officer, OnPoint Community Credit Union

Kinecta Federal Credit Union Celebrates Black-Owned Businesses
As part of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council activities, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, a leading financial services provider in the South Bay, celebrates Black-owned businesses by partnering

OnPoint Community CU & GreenPath Help Members With Financial Wellness
With household debt rising, OnPoint Community Credit Unionannounced a new partnership with a leading non-profit financial counseling organization.

Senate Confirms Harper to Full Term on the NCUA Board
The U.S. Senate by a vote of 59 to 40 today confirmed Todd M. Harper to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board for a term expiring on April 10, 2027

Navy Federal Again Ranked No. 1 Among Multichannel Banks For Customer Experience
For the seventh year in a row, Navy Federal Credit Union ranks No. 1 among multichannel banks for customer experience (CX) quality in Forrester’s proprietary 2022 US Customer Experience Index

Heritage Financial Credit Union Goes Live With Scienaptic’s AI Platform
Scienaptic AI announced that Heritage Financial Credit Union is now live on its platform.

Growth in Lending, Assets, Insured Shares Reported in First Quarter of 2022
According to the latest financial performance data released today by the National Credit Union Administration, total loans outstanding in federally insured credit unions increased $136 billion, or 11.7 percent

Safe Harbor Financial Announces Closing of Loan to Solar Cannabis
Safe Harbor Financial ("Safe Harbor" or the "Company"), a leading financial services provider to the cannabis industry, today announced the closing of a $5 million senior secured loan to Solar Cannabis Co.

TrueCar Acquires Digital Motors, an Automotive Retail and Financial Technology Platform
TrueCar, Inc. the easiest, most efficient and transparent online destination for buying and selling new and used vehicles, today announced its acquisition of Irvine, California based Digital Motors

Forrester's US 2022 Customer Experience Index: Nearly 20% Of Brands See Drop In Customer Experience Quality
According to Forrester's (Nasdaq: FORR) US 2022 Customer Experience Index (CX Index™) rankings, CX quality fell for 19% of brands in 2022 — the highest proportion of brands to drop in one year since the inception of the survey. In addition, CX quality has fallen back to early 2020 levels, reversing gains made in 2021.

Alliant First to Sign Digitunity's Corporate Pledge to End Digital Divide
Digitunity, a national non-profit organization that connects low-income people with the computer donations they need, announced that Alliant Credit Union has signed The Corporate Pledge to End the Digital Divide

Chimney Adds 20+ Credit Unions to its Platform to Improve Member Experience
Chimney™, a leader in financial guidance for the digital age, today announced the addition of three credit unions to its platform, bringing the total number of credit unions to over 20 and growing fast.

PenFed Credit Union Empowers Veterans to Thrive Through the Arts with $50,000 Donation to Armed Services Arts Partnership at Washington Nationals Game
PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, furthered its commitment to the military community with a $50,000 donation to the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) to help veterans thrive through the arts.