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VyStar and CFPB reach agreement on 2022 online banking disruption

JACKSONVILLE, FL (October 31, 2024) — VyStar Credit Union announced it has reached a mutual agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) related to VyStar’s online and mobile banking conversion challenges that occurred in 2022. Over the past two years, VyStar has worked ...

Educational Systems FCU supports education with back-to-school efforts

GREENBELT, MD (October 31, 2024) — Educational Systems Federal Credit Union is proud to support education during the back-to-school season through a variety of initiatives, donations, and events across 10 school systems aimed at helping educators, students and families start the school year strong. This ...

Katherine Easmunt named Chief Ethics Counsel

ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 31, 2024) — The National Credit Union Administration Board named Katherine Easmunt as the agency’s Chief Ethics Counsel, effective November 3. In this role, Ms. Easmunt oversees the Office of Ethics Counsel, which certifies the agency’s compliance with federal ethics ...

Vantage West partners with FHLBank San Francisco to award Groundswell Capital, Pascua Yaqui Development Corporation, and Community Investment Corporation $100,000 AHEAD Program grants

TUCSON, AZ (October 31, 2024) — Vantage West Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal  Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco), will deliver $100,000 AHEAD Program  grants to Groundswell Capital, Pascua Yaqui Development Corporation, and Community Investment  Corporation in support of ...

Clean Energy Credit Union sub debt to expand access to clean energy financing

ENGLEWOOD, CO (October 31, 2024) — Clean Energy Credit Union, the nation’s leading credit union dedicated to financing clean energy projects for consumers, is excited to announce the successful acquisition of subordinated debt funds from three prominent impact investors/foundations. This significant infusion of ...

First Alliance Credit Union welcomes two new executive leaders

ROCHESTER, MN (October 31, 2024) — First Alliance Credit Union, a full-service financial institution dedicated to serving South East Minnesota, is excited to announce the addition of Cesar Cortez and Kristina Kovacevic to its executive leadership team. With their exceptional expertise and commitment to the ...

NCUA posts 2025–2026 proposed budget, sets Nov. 22 public briefing

ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 31, 2024) — The National Credit Union Administration’s staff draft budget for 2025–2026 is now available on the agency’s website for review and comment. The NCUA has also submitted the proposed budget for publication in the Federal Register, and ...

Michigan Credit Unions raise $287K on 2024 CU Kind Day

LANSING, MI (October 30, 2024) — On Oct. 14, credit unions across Michigan took part in CU Kind Day, an annual tradition showcasing the credit union difference through donations and volunteering. For the second year, the Michigan credit union movement took part in CU Kind ...

12 members with $60 for military personnel to 1 million members

JACKSONVILLE, FL (October 30, 2024) — VyStar Credit Union announces its membership is set to reach 1 million account holders, a historic milestone that underscores decades of trust, commitment and sustained growth. Founded in 1952 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville to serve military personnel, VyStar ...

United Federal Credit Union names new Mortgage Advisor in Holland

HOLLAND, MI (October 30, 2024) — United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zulema Roa to Mortgage Advisor in Holland. Roa is based at United’s Holland North branch located at 12540 Riley Street in Holland. Roa will use her ...