Credit unions

SECU rolls out $1,000 bonuses for staff as pandemic hits one-year mark

03/12/21

The nation's largest second credit union is thanking all full-time employees for their work since COVID hit. But even as vaccinations ramp up, remote work will be the norm for most for several more months.

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California credit union launches first-time auto ABS transaction

03/12/21

Unify Financial is sponsoring a $300M securitization of prime auto loans. The $3.3 billion-asset institution is only the second CU to sell securities backed by auto loans since the NCUA gave the green light for credit union securitizations nearly four years ago.

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CEO of Oklahoma's Credit Union to retire after 4 decades in charge

03/12/21

Mark Kelly will step down next month as president and CEO of the Oklahoma City-based institution. He be succeeded by the credit union's executive vice president.

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Xceed CEO Freeborn to chair Global Women's Leadership Network

03/11/21

A longtime fixture in the industry, Teresa Freeborn succeeds GWLN founder Susan Mitchell as chair of the group.

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It's time for credit unions to reimagine rewards programs

03/11/21

There are signs that participation in cardholder loyalty offerings is slipping. Credit unions must reengage members if they hope to retain those accounts.

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Credit Union Association of New Mexico names first Latino CEO

03/11/21

Juan Fernandez Ceballos will take the helm at the state league following Paul Stull’s retirement this summer.

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Credit unions need younger members. Can TikTok help?

03/11/21

The social media platform skews toward a more youthful demographic, while credit unions' average member age has been stuck in the late 40s for decades. But even institutions that use it have concerns about security.

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Indiana’s second-largest credit union to get a boost with merger

03/10/21

Indiana Members CU will expand its reach later this year following completion of a proposed combination with Members Choice FCU.

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ProFed Credit Union's new CEO started as a teller

03/09/21

Konstantina Baker has been appointed to lead the Fort Wayne, Ind.-based institution following the retirement of longtime CEO Gregory Troutner.

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Bankers ask NCUA to extend comment period on CUSO proposal

03/09/21

The American Bankers Association has requested more time to respond to a proposal that would expand lending authority for credit union service organizations.

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