April Spending Trends: Consumers Pull Back as Economy Wavers
CO-OP Solutions Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from April 1-30) For Release on May 16, 2023: RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – Following a strong March, a
PSCU Payments Index – May 2023 Edition
Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments CUSO and an integrated financial technology solutions provider – published the May edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of
Research from Co-op, EY and Mastercard Indicates Micro Financial Interactions are Key to Member Loyalty
Co-op Solutions White Paper Points to ‘Compelling Golden Opportunity’ for Credit Unions For Release on May 17, 2023: RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – In response to
Jay Mossman stands up at Underground, Issues $100K CUSO Leader Challenge
May 2, 2023 – The credit union industry often emphasizes the importance of sharing stories with members about the cooperative ecosystem. AKUVO CEO, Jay Mossman,
PSCU launches new installment payments solution
April 27, 2023 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, has announced the general
SnoCope CU VP of Lending Wins 2023 CUDE Scholarship from Prodigy
April 20, 2023 – Dustin Rohde, vice president of lending at $83.6 million SnoCope Credit Union in Everett, Wash., is the latest winner of a
PSCU Payments Index – April 2022 Edition
April 18, 2023 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments CUSO and an integrated financial technology solutions provider – published the April edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the
Alacriti partners with Socure to provide instant payments fraud prevention
April 13, 2023 – Alacriti, a fintech company specializing in payments, announced today that it has partnered with Socure, the leading provider of digital identity
APL Federal Credit Union chooses PSCU for card processing and contact center support
April 13, 2023 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, today announced that APL Federal
March Spending Trends: The spring spending boom is here!
CO-OP Solutions Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from March 1-31) April 13, 2023 – March payment activity roared like a lion, as spending increased substantially
PSCU announces new Executive Committee for Board of Directors
April 11, 2023 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, has announced the appointment
Alliant Credit Union CEO Dennis Devine Appointed
To Co-op Solutions Board of Directors Devine Heads Long-Time Co-op Client and One of the Largest Credit Unions in the Nation March 30, 2023 –
PSCU Receives Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
CUSO recognized among the most engaged workplace cultures globally by top analytics firm March 29, 2023 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service
Louisiana Corporate CU, Nymbus CUSO Join CUNA Associate Business Membership
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is pleased to welcome Louisiana Corporate CU and Nymbus CUSO as their newest Associate Business Members. Louisiana Corporate CU combines
PSCU Supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Credit Union Advocacy as Lead Sponsor of Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
March 28, 2023 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, will come together with
2022 Eye on payments: Part V — five-year trends highlight changes in the approach to payments
For the past five years, PSCU has set out to gauge the state of payment preferences among credit union members and other financial institution customers
Co-op announces two new keynote speakers for THINK 23, plans to unveil 2023 CU and consumer growth strategy research
Linda Kirkpatrick and Steve Wunker Added to Conference’s Main Stage Line-up March 22, 2023 – Co-op Solutions is announcing two new keynote speakers for its
PSCU Payments Index – March 2023 Edition
March 16, 2023 – PSCU – the nation’s premier payments CUSO and an integrated financial technology solutions provider – published the March edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal
February Spending Trends: Opportunities to revive and engage
CO-OP Solutions Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from February 1-28) March 15, 2023 – Uneasiness about the current economy continued as most spending categories were
Tech Credit Union selects PSCU for debit card processing services
March 9, 2023 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, today announced that Tech Credit
Collabria Financial renews partnership with Co-op Solutions to buoy competitive credit products
Two companies deliver digital payments that deepen member engagment, improve member experience March 9, 2023 – Collabria Financial, Canada’s largest B2B2C digital credit payments issuer,
Co-op Solutions Introduces Co-op Pay Network to Help Credit Unions Optimize Debit Profitability
New Debit POS Network Formed Specifically for Credit Unions March 3, 2023 – To position credit unions to receive the most favorable debit point-of-sale terms,
January spending trends: New year, new uncertainty
CO-OP Solutions Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from January 1-31) With a strong holiday shopping season in the rear-view mirror, January spending results were muted
Co-op Solutions’ New Strategic Provider Program adds NYDIG to roster of best-in-class partners
NYDIG Empowers Credit Union Members to Buy and Sell Digital Assets Through Trusted Source February 21, 2023 – Co-op Solutions is partnering with NYDIG, the
PSCU named one of America’s best midsize employers by Forbes
Company ranked in top 40 overall and recognized as a top five employer in the Banking and Financial Services industry February 21, 2023— PSCU, the nation’s
Ezra Eckhardt of STCU Appointed To Co-op Solutions Board of Directors
Service to Country, Community and the Credit Union Movement Characterizes Eckhardt’s Career February 13, 2023 – Ezra Eckhardt, President/CEO of STCU of Spokane, Washington, has
Co-op Solutions announces its new Strategic Provider Program to connect credit unions with best-in-class partners
Program Will Help Credit Unions Streamline Procurement Processes as well as Save Time and Money February 6, 2023 – Co-op Solutions is introducing its Strategic
Co-op Solutions’ THINK 23 Conference to tackle “The Invisible Revolution”
Jim McKelvey, Ron Shevlin First Announced Speakers for May 2-4, 2023, Strategic Growth Event February 1, 2023 – Co-op Solutions will be helping credit unions
Curql Collective, CSS to host VentureTech in November
January 26, 2023 – Curql Collective and CUNA Strategic Services have announced to plans to host VentureTech 2023 Nov. 6-8 at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas.
PSCU Partners with Communication Federal Credit Union for credit card processing services
January 24, 2023 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced a new partnership with Communication Federal Credit Union (CFCU). CFCU selected
Origence declares $50 per share dividend
IRVINE, Calif.– Origence said it is issuing a $50 per share dividend for calendar year 2022. The dividend represents a yield on investment of up to 6%
December Spending Trends: Signs of hope for the new year
CO-OP Solutions Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from December 1-31) January 18, 2023 – A strong holiday shopping season—along with emerging signs of a gentle
PSCU announces Keynote Speakers and DEI Panel for Member Forum 2023
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) panel includes Tampa leaders Mayor Jane Castor, Darcie Glazer Kassewitz and Thaddeus M. Bullard January 17, 2022 – PSCU, the
Joan Opp of Stanford FCU elected new Board Chairperson of Co-op Solutions
Opp Joined Co-op Board in 2015, Previously Serving as Treasurer and Vice Chair January 11, 2023 – Joan Opp, President/CEO of Stanford Federal Credit Union,
A CUSO funded by 23 credit unions buys Affinity Federal Credit Union’s headquarters in Basking Ridge, NJ
Affinity Federal Credit Union will lease back the property for twenty years in a transaction coordinated by the CUSO CU Capital Management January 9, 2023 – CU
Public Service Credit Union’s Project Giveback
January 4, 2023 – The tradition of giving back continues for Public Service Credit Union. For the past 3 years now, PSCU has sent out
Co-op Solutions Completes 2022 With Key Achievements Reflecting its Role as Leading Credit Union Partner
Record Revenue Combines with Commitment to Originating Fintech Services to Propel CU Growth December 19, 2022 – In a year when the company rebranded as
Trellance to set up office space at Filene Research Institute in Madison, Wisconsin
December 15, 2022 – Trellance, a leading technology partner providing innovative analytics, cloud and talent solutions to credit unions, has partnered with the Filene Research
PSCU Announces annual dividend for fiscal year 2022
December 15, 2022 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced its annual patronage dividend for the 2022 fiscal year
PSCU Payments Index – December 2022 Edition
December 14, 2022 – PSCU – the nation’s premier payments CUSO and an integrated financial technology solutions provider – published the December edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal
November Spending Trends: Despite resilient holiday shopping season, overall spending volume falls
As shoppers navigate store aisles and online retailers this shopping season, many are cautiously spending, with an eye toward better days ahead. Jobs growth stayed
New white paper from Co-op Solutions provides a blueprint for building member-centric growth strategies
December 6, 2022 – Co-op Solutions has unveiled a new industry white paper designed to help credit unions both plan and execute their own highly effective member-centricity
Commercial Alliance passes $1B in commercial loans
December 5, 2022 – On the strength of generating over $270 million in new commercial loans so far in 2022, Commercial Alliance’s commercial loan portfolio
Illuma integrates voice authentication solution with Genesys Cloud CX™
Credit unions can now deploy voice verification and fraud prevention software on the all-in-one, composable cloud experience orchestration platform from Genesys. November 29, 2022 –
Partnership between Trellance and DQLabs brings modern data quality and business analytics to credit unions
A partnership between business analytics and talent services provider Trellance and modern data quality platform provider, DQLabs, is opening the door for more credit unions to access AI-enhanced
October spending trends: Mixed economic signals ahead of holiday shopping season
November 16, 2022 – Mixed economic signals are leaving consumers feeling uneasy ahead of the holiday shopping season. Jobs grew by 261,000 in October. Although
PSCU Payments Index – November 2022 Edition
Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the November edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide information and insights to
Element Credit Union CEO Linda Bodie Named Chair of CU*Answers Board of Directors
November 7, 2022 – Following the conclusion of its October board meeting, cooperative CUSO CU*Answers announced that board member Linda Bodie had been selected to
PSCU Appoints Dave Stafford as Chief Transformation Officer
November 1, 2022 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced Dave Stafford has been named executive vice president, chief
Heartland Credit Union Greatly Expands Partnership With Co-op Following Thorough Market Search
November 1, 2022 – Heartland Credit Union has elected to greatly expand its partnership with Co-op Solutions, adding Debit and Full-Service Credit processing as well
ORNL FCU Distributes $5 Million Special Dividend to its Members, Pays Off Auto Loan Balances of 10 Member
October 28, 2022 – In September, the ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) Board of Directors approved a $5 million special dividend to be shared
PSCU Appoints New Associate Director to Board
October 26, 2022 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced the appointment of Christine Blake, president and CEO of Cardinal
NetGiver Supports 3 Doors Down’s The Better Life Foundation with Sweepstakes
CUSO is pleased to announce collaboration for good – and a guitar October 26, 2022 – In an exciting partnership with The Better Life Foundation,
Credit Union Digital Development Teams Now Have an Easier Path to Co-op Solutions Fintech Integrations
October 25, 2022 – In-house software and app development teams will now have access to a larger set of technologies when using the Co-op Developer
Mastercard at Money20/20 USA: Powering A Frictionless World
The way we live, work, and do business continues to evolve as innovative technologies connect people in new and differentiated ways. And, every day, Mastercard
MemberSource Credit Union Inks Deal with United Solutions Company Core Processing
MemberSource Credit Union signs agreement with United Solutions Company to migrate to OnCore XP2, United Solutions Company CUSO’s hosted Fiserv XP2 core system. October 19,
September Spending Trends: Inflation, Supply Issues Push Up Holiday Season
October 19, 2022 – As the leaves begin to turn, the economy is chugging along. Unfortunately, it’s chugging too fast for the Federal Reserve’s comfort.
PSCU Payments Index – October 2022 Edition
October 18, 2022 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the October edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide
Advantis Credit Union leans in on payments innovation, renews partnership with Co-op Solutions for Zelle, debit and credit processing
October 12, 2022 – One of Oregon’s largest credit unions has extended its partnership with Co-op Solutions. In addition to relying on Co-op for the
WestStar Credit Union raises over $10,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
October 11, 2022 – WestStar Credit Union and 126 other teams raised funds for the St. Jude Walk/Run event held at Town Square. Teams started
Town & Country FCU Consolidates Debit and Credit Processing
With Co-op Solutions for Improved Member Experience October 5, 2022 – Town & Country FCU is expanding its partnership with Co-op Solutions, now engaging Co-op
PSCU and SAFE Federal Credit Union Expand Relationship to Include Debit Processing Support
October 4, 2022 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced it will be expanding its relationship with SAFE Federal Credit Union (SAFE). In
NetGiver Joins BECU Fintech Incubator
October 3, 2022 – NetGiver is the first Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) to join an esteemed list of youngcompanies being welcomed into the BECU
Co-op Solutions raises nearly $30,000
for CMN Hospitals and NCUF Through Presidents Cup Sponsorship September 28, 2022 – Co-op Solutions announced that the company and its credit union partners raised nearly
WestStar Credit Union to acquire Las Vegas UP Employees
September 27, 2022 – On Tuesday, August 30th the members of Las Vegas UP Employees Federal Credit Union of Las Vegas, Nevada voted to merge
ValleyStar Credit Union expands partnership with PSCU
September 20, 2022 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced it has expanded its partnership with ValleyStar Credit Union (ValleyStar). In
August Spending Trends: Inflation Dampens Consumer Spending 
September 20, 2022 – With regards to the economy, it continues to be a “Tale of Two Cities.” Job growth remained strong in August, with non-farm
PSCU Payments Index – September 2022 Edition
September 15, 2022 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the September edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide
CU*Answers launches new initiative for client interactions
September 14, 2022 – Last week CU*Answers kicked off a new initiative designed to expand the opportunities its credit union owners and clients have for
CommunityAmerica announces community access center
August 29, 2022 – CommunityAmerica Credit Union is excited to announce the unveiling of their new Community Access Centers, a brand-new concept and the first of
Constellation strengthens its digital service offerings with the acquisition of WalletFi
Aug. 23, 2022 –– Constellation Digital Partners, LLC, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire WalletFi, a subscription management solution and Analytics-as-a-Service provider that
Fintech Lending Platform Secures Top 50 Spot on List of Fastest-Growing Companies in Financial Services
LenderClose Ranks No. 45 of Fastest-Growing Financial Services Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List August 17, 2022 – LenderClose, the fintech lending platform now
Co-op Solutions Sponsors 2022 Presidents Cup Golf Tourney, Donating All Benefits to CMN Hospitals
August 22, 2022 – #shadesupFOREkids Campaign Extended to Help CMN Hospitals as well as NCUF, Bringing Together Medical and Financial Health for Communities Co-op Solutions has
July Spending Trends: Spending Shifts as Rates Rise
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from July 1-31) August 16, 2022 – The Fed is doing all it can. Following another strong jobs report
CUSOs Are our Best Choice for a Strategic Partnership
August 5, 2022 – A CEOs worst nightmare; you wake up one morning and find out that your core processor, your loan origination system, home
Capstone Strategic facilitates strategic partnership between PSCU and amount that will deliver credit card origination services to credit unions
August 3, 2022 – Capstone Strategic, Inc. (Capstone) announced today that credit union service organization PSCU of St. Petersburg, Florida has entered into a partnership
evolve FCU Moves to Enhance Efficiency, Reduce Costs in Expanded Partnership with Co-op Solutions
Credit Union Adds Co-op Signature Debit and In-House Credit Processing August 2, 2022 – For El Paso, Texas-based evolve FCU, the decision to expand
June spending trends: Ways to support member financial wellness needs
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from June 1-30) July 25, 2022 – Despite a strong jobs report for June, most other economic indicators are
And the new name for the newly merged SEFCU/CAP COM CUs Is…
July 21, 2022 – The $8-billion credit union formed by the merger of SEFCU and CAP COM FCU has introduced its new name. Effective Aug.
Co-op Payment transaction analysis shows credit union members cooled spending on Amazon Prime Day 2022
July 21, 2022 – Reflecting the slowdown in consumer spending nationally, Amazon Prime Day stimulated a small uptick in online purchasing over the two-day shopping holiday, according
PSCU Payments Index – July 2022 Edition
July 20, 2022 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the July edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide
Ricky Otey of Partners FCU appointed to Co-op Solutions Board of Directors
Otey Brings Extensive Background in Member Experience Strategies and Initiatives July 20, 2022 – Ricky Otey, President/CEO of Partners FCU of Burbank, California, has been
PSCU expands relationships with credit unions in the Northeast
July 14, 2022— PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced three current Owner credit unions headquartered in the Northeast have expanded
Guadalupe Credit Union adds in-house credit processing In renewing Its partnership with Co-op Solutions
July 14, 2022 – Guadalupe Credit Union is expanding its already close partnership with Co-op Solutions, adding Co-op In-House Credit processing with a goal of
Ongoing Operations’ (OGO) Board of Directors announces new CEO
June 28, 2022 – Ongoing Operations’ (OGO) Board of Directors announced today that Steve Bone has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the
NACUSO Partner Spotlight: Mike Haggerty
PART ONE: Life Story and Experiences What’s your current position and can you give us a brief overview of what it is you do
Trellance opens new office in India to support Talent Services Division
June 22, 2022 .– Trellance, which describes itself as ananalytics and talent services CUSO, said it has opened a new office in Bangalore, India. Tom Davis
PSCU Payments Index – June 2022 Edition
June 16, 2022 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the May edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide
CU*SOUTH names Robert West as CEO
June 15, 2022 – The Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) CU*SOUTH is excited to announce the appointment of their new Chief Executive Officer, Robert (Bob)
May Spending Trends: Credit Takes Flight
June 15, 2022 – Despite economic headwinds and mounting recessionary concerns, consumers are continuing to spend. Co-op’s May credit union card portfolio data showed stronger
Credit union task force formed to integrate Co-op digital payments apps into Constellation mobile banking platform
June 13, 2022 – Co-op Solutions and Constellation Digital Partners announced today that the two credit union service organizations have formed a task force of mutual clients
Co-op Research Finds Credit Unions Can Challenge Fintechs with Daily Member Interaction via Payments
Proprietary Study by Co-op with EY and Filene Sees Opportunity to Grow Businesses, Meet Member Needs June 6, 2022 – In 2021, consumers asked for
Coastal Credit Union adds Co-op Digital Card Issuance in renewing its partnership with Co-op Solutions
Added Service Part of Credit Union’s Emphasis on Digital-First Member Experiences June 1, 2022 – Coastal Credit Union has expanded its already close partnership with
Singing River Federal Credit Union Signs with CUSO CU SOUTH for Core Services
May 31, 2022 – After a long road of research, demos, and heavy vetting of core providers – the $265M asset Singing River Federal Credit
TruChoice FCU selects Co-op Solutions for ‘A more holistic approach to our card offerings’
May 23, 2022 – Seeking operational efficiencies, enhanced member experiences and a committed, collaborative technology partner, TruChoice FCU has added Debit, ATM and Credit processing
April spending trends: Consumers grow cautious as recession looms
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from April 1-30) May 18, 2022 – Several months of consumer price pressures, stock market volatility, geopolitical threats and
PSCU Payments Index – May Edition
Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the May edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide information and insights to
Harold Roundtree of UNCLE CU Elected To Co-op Solutions Board of Directors
Jackie Buchanan, Theresa Mann, Todd Marksberry and Greg Mitchell Re-elected; Benson Porter of BECU to Serve a Second Year as Board Chairperson May 17, 2022 – Harold
PSCU announces acquisition of Juniper Payments
Enables PSCU and its financial institutions to directly participate in faster and real-time payments innovation May 11, 2022)— PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization
TTCU Federal Credit Union positions itself for future of payments, partners with Co-op Solutions for full-service credit processing
Co-op’s Fully-Managed Program Designed to Help Credit Unions Stay Top-of-Wallet with Members May 11, 2022 – TTCU Federal Credit Union has expanded its partnership with
CU*SOUTH pays shareholders 3% annual dividend
May 11, 2022 – As the credit union industry continues to experience the increase of mergers and acquisitions, the 100% Credit Union-owned Service Organization (CUSO)
Jefferson Community FCU signs core processing agreement with CU*Answers
April 28, 2022 – Madison, Indiana-based Jefferson Community Federal Credit Union will become a CU*BASE® core data processing user in early 2023 based on its recent
PSCU launches digital consulting and advisory services practice
April 27, 2022 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced it has launched its Digital Consulting Practice. With a goal of
PSCU launches cryptocurrency microsite
April 27, 2022 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced the launch of a new cryptocurrency microsite. Targeted and
PSCU and Amount collaborate to provide credit card origination services to credit unions
April 25, 2022 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced a new partnership with Amount, a company that offers a full suite of end-to-end
PSCU Payments Index – April 2022 Edition
April 22, 2022 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the April edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide
Alacriti featured in Federal Reserve’s new FedNow Service Provider showcase, expands its unified payments platform for the FedNow Service
April 22, 2022 – Cosmos Payments Services Now Includes Support for TCH’s RTP® Network, Visa Direct, and The FedNow Service (coming in 2023) – Providing
ORNL Federal Credit Union partners with Alkami to power its digital banking experience
Move to new digital banking platform supports credit union’s strategic focus on retail and business banking Apr. 19, 2022 – Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT)
Co-op Solutions adds virtual attendance option to THINK 22, Announces new keynote speakers
April 18, 2022 – Co-op Solutions announced today it is offering a virtual option to its THINK 22 conference taking place at the Sheraton Grand
A CUSO Buys Wescom Central Credit Union’s Office Building
April 15, 2022 – On February 18, 2022, a CUSO funded by investments from twenty credit unions purchased Wescom Central Credit Union’s office building in
Constellation and Bonifii enable simple, secure authentication for credit union members
April 13, 2022 – Constellation Digital Partners announced today that it will launch a new certified service for Meritrust Credit Union that will provide privacy-preserving, verifiable digital identity
True North Federal Credit Union partners with PSCU for credit and debit processing support
April 13, 2022 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced that True North Federal Credit Union (True North) has selected the CUSO for
March Spending Trends: Return to Seasonality
April 13, 2022 – As unremarkable as it may seem, seasonal predictability has been largely missing over the past two-plus years, thanks to the pandemic
Notarize ranked #24 on Financial Times’ list of fastest growing companies
April 5, 2022 – Notarize is honored to be named #24 on The Financial Times’ list of The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2022. Our growth has
PSCU Partners with Q6 Cyber to further enhance cyber and fraud threat monitoring and intelligence capabilities
April 5, 2022 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced it is partnering with Q6 Cyber, a leading provider of e-crime intelligence
Amid growing credit union demand, Trellance releases five new cloud-based products
April 5, 2022 – To meet growing demand by credit unions for cloud-based data analytics, Trellance is announcing the release of five new cloud offerings. 65%
PSCU supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and industry advocacy with credit union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run®
March 31, 2022 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), will once again come together with credit unions, industry volunteers and members of Congress
Co-op ATM makes significant expansion in Maine, adding 60 retail locations to the network
March 30, 2022 – Co-op Solutions announced today that it is significantly adding to the number of Co-op ATM network locations in Maine – and making
Great Lakes First FCU expands with eDOC mDTM
March 29, 2022 – Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union with 8,700+ members, based in Escanaba, MI, is expanding their existing eDOC Innovations’ DocLogic system
PSCU announces additional keynote speaker and credit union executive panel participants for Member Forum 2022
March 24, 2022 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced its final keynote speaker and the participants of its Credit
OE Federal Credit Union joins PSCU Cooperative
March 17, 2022 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced that OE Federal Credit Union (OE Federal) has joined the cooperative for credit
PSCU Payments Index March 2022
March 15, 2022 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the March edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to
February spending trends: Strong month as further uncertainty looms
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from February 1-28) March 15, 2022 – Whereas January’s headlines were all about the fast-moving Omicron variant, attention turned
Genisys CU Renews Partnership with Co-op Solutions, Adds Zelle® and Co-op Insights Center to Existing Services
Genisys works with Co-op ‘to deliver the best possible payment experience for our members’ March 9, 2022 – Genisys Credit Union has renewed its partnership
NACUSO Board and Staff Meet with NCUA Board Member at CUNA GAC
Following a successful effort in working with the NCUA on the expansion of CUSO powers through the Amendment of the CUSO Rule that was adopted
Xtend adds two new owners, fifteen in the past year
March 2, 2022 – Xtend, a shared services CUSO, recently welcome Jefferson Credit Union, located in Alabama, and Limestone Credit Union, located in Michigan’s Upper
CO-OP Financial Services rebrands as Co-op Solutions
New Identity Reflects the Co-op of Today – The Cooperative Partner for Credit Unions Driving Solutions for Their Growth and Prosperity; Co-op Built to “Make
CO-OP Adds new speakers and will reveal insightful new research at THINK 22
David Logan Authored “Tribal Leadership,” Swan Sit Led Digital Transformation at Nike, Revlon and Estee Lauder; Proprietary Research Will Reveal Growth Opportunities for Credit Unions
Curinos Partners with PSCU, enabling credit unions to optimize digital offerings
PSCU and PSCU clients can now access Curinos’ Digital Banking Hub to help credit unions evaluate their competitive position February 23, 2022 — Curinos, a global data intelligence
GECU Expands partnership with CO-OP Financial Services to further enhance member experience, operational efficiencies
February 22, 2022 – GECU (www.gecu.com) has renewed and expanded its partnership with CO-OP Financial Services, adding the CO-OP Developer Portal, an Application Program Interface
January Spending Trends: Ready to Launch
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from January 1-31) February 16, 2022– With 2021 in the rear-view mirror and the holiday shopping season behind them, consumers
New offering from Trellance addresses critical credit union talent gaps
Professional Staffing Services Will Help Credit Unions Meet Growing Demands for Skilled Technologists February 16, 2022 – With talent shortages at the highest levels in decades,
PSCU Payments Index – February 2022 Edition
February 16, 2022 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the February edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to
Kelly Mendenhall and Joy Porter Promoted to Senior Vice Presidents at CO-OP Financial Services
Promotions Reflect Their Own High Performance and Rapid Growth of the Company February 1, 2022 – CO-OP Financial Services has promoted Kelly Mendenhall and Joy
December Spending Trends: Pause and Reflect
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from December 1-31) January 19, 2022 – 2021 ended on a high note, as consumers overcame concerns with the
PSCU Payments Index – January 2022 Edition
January 18, 2022, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the January edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to
Constellation and Ciphertext Eliminate Payment Card Wait Time with Instant Digital Issuance
January 19, 2022 – Constellation Digital Partners announced today that it will launch a new certified service to provide instant digital issuance with its platform deployment for CFCU
Affinity Plus unveils banking branch of the future at Bemidji State University
The Bemidji remodel serves as a space to help students and staff make smart financial decisions January 13, 2022 — Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Tech CUSOs in Focus: Bonifii
January 13, 2022 – In what is a recurring feature, Finopotamus, in cooperation with NACUSO, will profile CUSOs that offer innovative technology combined with the
CommunityAmerica Gives a Record $9 Million Back to Members
January 13, 2022 – Kansas City-based CommunityAmerica Credit Union announced their largest ever profit payout for their members. A total of $9 million is being
CRMNEXT announces publication of the 2021 Right On The Money contest report
January 13, 2022 — CRMNEXT is excited to announce publication of the 2021 Right On The Money report, featuring an overview of the institutional and individual
CourseMark Announces Partnership with Princeton Capital Associates Providing Credit Unions with More Opportunities for Revenue with Prefunding and Executive Benefits Solutions
CourseMark, a CUSO, partners with Princeton Capital Associates. This partnership provides credit unions enhanced solutions includes for executive benefit plans, including split dollar accounts, 457(f)
eDOC Distributes 18% of 2021 Earnings to Owners
Middlebury, VT – December 21, 2021 – eDOC Innovations, a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Middlebury, VT, is pleased to announce the distribution
PSCU Payments Index – December Edition
December 15, 2021 – PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the December edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is
Trellance: Credit Unions Leapt Forward in Data Maturity in 2021
Stronger Balance Sheets and Streamlined, Cloud-Based Solutions are Driving Stronger Demand for Credit Union Data Analytics Services Tampa, FL – December 21, 2021 – Reflecting
Veridian Credit Union and Alacriti Announce Launch on the TCH RTP Network
December 9, 2021 – Veridian Credit Union, a full-service financial cooperative with $5.5 billion in assets and more than 260,000 members, along with their third-party service
CO-OP Records Year of Market Momentum Spearheaded by Innovation, Client Satisfaction and Employee Engagement
CO-OP Continues 2021 with a Strong Cash Position, Debt-Free Balance Sheet and More Than $50 Million Invested in Technology Roadmap RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – (Dec.
PSCU Announces Annual Dividend for Fiscal Year 2021
St. Petersburg, Fla.— (Dec. 14, 2021) — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced its annual patronage dividend for the 2021 fiscal
CO-OP Holiday Spending Analysis Reveals Key Payments Trends For Credit Union Issuers
Travel Spending Rebounds in Dramatic Fashion over the Thanksgiving Holiday For Release on December 9, 2021: RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – Credit union cardholders hit the
CO-OP LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-FIRST MACHINE LEARNING FRAUD SCORING MODEL BUILT SPECIFICALLY FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Real-time Scoring Enables Credit Unions to Reduce False Positives, Fraud Chargebacks and Fraud Losses, Delivering an Exceptional Payments Experience for Members RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California (December
CU*SOUTH FOUNDER & CEO RETIRES; CONTINUES SUPPORT OF CREDIT UNION MOVEMENT
December 1, 2021 (Fairhope, Alabama): On November 23, 2021, Leo Vaulin, founder and CEO of the Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) CU*SOUTH announced his retirement
New England Federal CU Selects PSCU for Credit and Debit Processing Support
St. Petersburg, Fla. — (Nov. 30, 2021) — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced that New England Federal Credit
CO-OP SPRINGBOARD ENHANCEMENT LEADS INDUSTRY WITH CROSS-PLATFORM ACCESS FOR CREDIT UNION CARD ISSUERS
No Other Card Services Application Offers Springboard’s Level of Seamless Access to Cardholder Accounts For Release on November 30, 2021: RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – CO-OP
October Spending Trends: Learning to Expect the Unexpected
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from October 1-31) RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – With the holiday shopping season in full swing, October spending trends were
PSCU Payments Index – November Edition
November 18, 2021 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the November edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which
Constellation Enables Seamless, Secure Data Aggregation for Credit Union Members
RALEIGH, N.C. – Nov. 9, 2021 – Constellation Digital Partners, the first open-development platform for credit union digital banking services, announced today the addition of a
CO-OP Announces THINK 22
CO-OP WELCOMES THINK ATTENDEES BACK TO IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE WITH THINK 22 IN CHICAGO Event Promises to Help Credit Union Leaders “Rethink Everything;” Registration at Early
PSCU Collaborates with CPI Card Group to Reduce Plastic Waste
St. Petersburg, Fla. — (Nov. 15, 2021) — In conjunction with National Recycling Day, recognized on Nov. 15, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit
Constellation Provides New Digital Services for Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union
RALEIGH, N.C. – Constellation Digital Partners announced today that it has launched its first digital service for Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union (FIGFCU) on the Constellation platform. This deployment
RedZone Protects to Offer Credit Unions a New CUSO Alternative for Compliance and Risk Mitigation
10/21/21 – Annapolis MD, RedZone Compliance Services, a premier provider of regulatory compliance and governance solutions, and Launch Credit Union are pleased to announce the
PSCU Payments Index – October 2021 Edition
10/21/21 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the October edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide information and insights
Stability Dominates as September Spending Trends Stay on Course
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from September 1-30) 10/20/2021 – RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – The U.S. continued its fitful post-pandemic recovery in September, as
Alacriti and Alkami Announce Partnership to Bring Unified Money Movement Services to Credit Unions and Banks
10/14/2021 – Alacriti, a fintech company specializing in payments and money movement solutions, has partnered with leading digital banking solutions provider Alkami to deliver modern, frictionless
ONPATH FCU JOINS CO-OP ATM TO OFFER MEMBERS ACCOUNT ACCESS ANYTIME, ANYPLACE
CO-OP Digital Payments Ecosystem Enables Credit Unions to Engage with Members Where They Are 10/4/2021 – RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – OnPath Federal Credit Union (www.BeOnPath.org)
CO-OP’s 2022 ROADMAP OUTLINES THE PATH TO PRIMARY FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: Meeting Members Where They Are Through Payments
9/27/2021 – RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – CO-OP Financial Services has launched its solutions and technology roadmap for 2022, addressing the fast-changing consumer preferences for digital technologies
August: Retail Spending Picking Up And Indicators of Early Holiday Shopping
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from August 1-31) 9/16/2021 – RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – As the U.S.’s post-pandemic recovery continues, consumers are beginning to
New CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson Eager for Opportunity
9/9/21 – Grand Rapids, MI – At its August Board Planning Session, the Board of Directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers announced the completion of their
Credit Unions Needing Help Due to Hurricane Ida are Encouraged to Contact CU*SOUTH as a Resource
8/30/21 – Fairhope, Alabama – As a CUSO dedicated to growing credit unions in their communities, CU*SOUTH announces its Hurricane Ida Assistance Program. Any credit
PSCU Announces Additional Investment of Over $50 Million in Lumin Digital
8/24/21 – PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an additional investment of $54 million
Despite Growing Uncertainty, July Payments Trends Show Robust Growth
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from July 1-31) 8/19/21 – RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – As it has been for much of the past year and a
PSCU Payments Index – August 2021 Edition
8/18/21 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the August edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide information
CO-OP Staff Puts Company Among Top ‘Engaged Workplaces’…
ACCORDING TO ACHIEVERS, EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EXPERTS Criteria for Award Based on Eight Factors of Employee Engagement 8/11/21 – CO-OP Financial Services has been named among
Two Core Processors Announce New Partnership
8/6/21 – Indianapolis-based Electronic Recordkeeping Systems (ERS) has announced that, after serving the industry for 41 years, it was entering into a collaborative partnership with
PSCU Partners with 4Front Credit Union to Provide Debit, Credit and Contact Center Support
8/3/21 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced that 4Front Credit Union (4Front) has joined the cooperative for credit and debit card processing services,
Lumin Digital Partners with Consumers CU to Launch Digital Account Opening Solution
7/27/21 — Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, announced that it has partnered with Consumers Credit Union (Kalamazoo, Mich.) to create and pilot a new digital account opening product
Back to Work and Back to School: June Payments Trends Anticipate Return to Normalcy
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from June 1-30) 7/26/21 – Consumer spending continued to heat up in June as the weather turned warmer and the
PSCU Payments Index – July 2021 Edition
7/15/21 – Today, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the July edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide information
CO-OP Formalizes Long-Standing Support of African-American Credit Union Coalition With New Partnership
Corporate Partnership Furthers CO-OP’s Contribution to the Strength of the Credit Union Movement 7/13/21 – Credit union payments fintech CO-OP Financial Services today announced an
Mission Federal Credit Union Partners with Rate Reset
Reset Mortgage Mitigates High Mortgage Pre-Payment Speeds and Saves Millions in Back Office Resources 7/9/21 – Rate Reset, the CUSO that provides KNOCK KNOCK, an
CHROME Federal Credit Union goes with Hybrid eDOC Model
7/9/21 – Based in Washington, PA, CHROME FCU has elected to upgrade to eDOC Innovations’ DocLogic Suite. Initially using eDOC’s hosted SaaS solution, CHROME wanted
CO-OP Analysis of Amazon Prime Day Shows Debit Cards are the Online Shopper’s Favorite Payment Vehicle
Debit Transactions Far Exceed Credit for Second Consecutive Year 7/6/21 – Following a year of exponential growth in e-commerce, it’s no surprise Amazon’s annual Prime
PSCU Announces Second Annual “Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes”
7/6/21 — PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), is pleased to announce the return of its Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes. For the
AuditLink Announces New Native Fraud Detection in CU*BASE
7/2/21 – AuditLink, the audit and compliance division of CU*Answers, announced new native fraud detection functionality in the most recent release of CU*BASE®, the CUSO’s
Local Credit Unions Commit to Giving This July…Kids Win, You Win
7/1/21 – Credit unions have a long-standing commitment to supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Throughout the month of July (1-31), four Minnesota credit unions will
May Payments Trends Stay on Track, But Summer Heralds Rapid Growth
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from May 1-31) 7/1/21 – The major payments trends of 2021 continued in May, with travel-related categories like lodging,
Ongoing Operations & Adlumin Partner to Provide 24/7/365 Cybersecurity for Credit Unions
6/29/21 – Ongoing Operations, LLC (OGO) is proud to announce its partnership with Adlumin, Inc. The two companies will work together to revolutionize the way
Constellation Launches First Suite of Digital Services with Coastal Credit Union
The Coastal bill payment service by Payrailz successfully goes live on the platform 6/23/21 – Constellation Digital Partners is pleased to announce Coastal Credit Union as the first credit
eDOC’s 2021 Walk for Charity raises $500 for Homeward Bound
6/22/21 – As they “walked the walk” in their efforts to abide by the 7 Cooperative Principles, eDOC employees embarked on a 5-week step challenge,
CU*Answers Hosts Annual Leadership Conference and Stockholders Meeting
6/18/21 – CU*Answers, a 100% credit union-owned CUSO, held their 2021 Annual Leadership Conference and Stockholders Meeting on June 16th at the JW Marriott Hotel in
PSCU Payments Index – June 2021 Edition
PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – published the June edition of the PSCU Payments Index, the goal of which is to provide information and insights to
Payments Growth Slows in April, But Opportunities Abound
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from April 1-30) 6/18/21 – Following sharp growth across numerous payment categories in March, spending was flat or slightly
Nymbus CUSO Secures New $5 Million Financing Round
Venture Capital Fund Curql Connects Credit Unions to Strategic Fintech 6/15/21 – NYMBUS®, a leading provider of banking technology solutions, today announced the closing of a
Ongoing Operations & ModusBox Partner to Revolutionize Credit Union Digital Transformation
6/11/21 – Ongoing Operations LLC is pleased to announce its partnership with ModusBox Inc. The two companies will work together to provide “Fin-tech Service Bus,”
Maui County Federal Credit Union Selects PSCU for Credit and Debit Processing Support
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced that Maui County Federal Credit Union (Maui County FCU) has joined the cooperative. PSCU will
Credit Union Member Research Confirms: Payments is the Path to Primary Financial Relationships
CU Payments Outlook from CO-OP Financial Services Indicates Successful Payments Experiences Delivered by Credit Unions Spark Active, Engaged Member Relationships For Release on June 9,
NACUSO Announces New Board Member John Janclaes
On June 7th, NACUSO announced the addition of John Janclaes as its newest Board Member. “We are excited to welcome John Janclaes, President of Nymbus
Lumin Digital to Provide DuPont Community Credit Union with Digital Banking Solution
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, announced that DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital’s cloud-native platform for online and mobile digital
CO-OP News – Benson Porter Elected Chairperson of CO-OP Financial Services Board of Directors
Joan Opp of Stanford FCU and Jackie Buchanan of Genisys FCU Fill Board Officer Positions As CO-OP Maintains Focus on Delivering Digital Payments Ecosystem for
PSCU Payments Index-May 2021
The nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) – PSCU – published the May edition of the PSCU Payments Index. This month’s report includes
CO-OP Launches Digital Card Issuance, Continuing Digital Card Payment Ecosystem Expansion
Debit and Credit Digital Card Issuance Will Shorten Replacement Window, Enhance Cardholder Experience to Increase Credit Union Interchange Growth CO-OP Financial Services is expanding its
Kaleyra Announces Agreement with Trellance to Build Communication Solutions for Credit Unions
Kaleyra, Inc. (NYSE:KLR), a rapidly growing Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), today announced a new agreement in the US with Trellance, the leading provider
AuditLink releases new contract management functionality for its state-of-the-art vendor management platform
AuditLink, the audit and compliance division of CU*Answers, has released new end-to-end contract management to its existing vendor management platform. The new functionality is designed
Great Lakes First FCU selects CU*Answers as new core partner
Escanaba, Michigan-based Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union recently announced it has selected CU*BASE, the core data processing suite from the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based cooperative
WE’VE SURVIVED, NOW IT’S TIME TO THRIVE: CO-OP ANNOUNCES TWO NEW THINK 21 FORUMS
Interactive Events Designed to Help Credit Unions Leverage Payments as a Path to Growth If credit unions are to thrive in a post-pandemic era, the
A Return to ‘Normalcy’: Familiar Payments Trends Take Hold
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from March 1-31) As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to progress, enabling the U.S. economy to slowly but surely
Xtend announces much requested Quick Pick campaigns
Xtend, Inc., the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based multi-owned cooperative CUSO, is excited to announce the launch of Quick Pick campaigns. While Xtend’s RevGen and Multi-Channel campaigns
BECU RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES TO HELP CHART STRATEGIC AND TECHNOLOGY FUTURE
CO-OP Ecosystem Enables Credit Union Growth via Seamless Member Payment Experiences BECU, the nation’s third largest credit union, is renewing its 14-year partnership with CO-OP
eDOC and Origence collaborate to launch integrated e-sign solution for lenders
eDOC Innovations, a credit union service organization specializing in mobile enterprise digital transaction management, and Origence, an industry leader providing next generation lending technology for
NACUSO ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF 2021 BOARD ELECTION
The National Association of Credit Union Services Organizations (NACUSO), the only trade association focused on growing and protecting the CUSO movement, announced the election results
NetGiver Wins Again!
Every win for NetGiver is a win for charitable organizations nationwide! The charitable giving platform, NetGiver, won Best of Category for Non-Commercial Video with its
PSCU’s CU Recovery Collects More than $3 Million on Behalf of Credit Union Clients, Setting New Record in March
CU Recovery, a PSCU company, recorded a record-breaking month in recoveries for its more than 850 credit union clients by collecting over $3 million in
PSCU Launches Monthly Payments Index to Track Consumer Behavior and Payments Trends
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced the launch of the PSCU Payments Index, the next evolution of the CUSO’s
PSCU Expands Presence in the Aloha State
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced current Owners Honolulu Federal Credit Union (HOCU) and HFS Federal Credit Union(HFS) have expanded their partnerships
Constellation Digital Partners Secures $18M in Additional Funding
Credit Union Partners Reinforce Commitment to Enable Expansion of Services Constellation Digital Partners, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), has recently completed its second round
CUSO TRADE ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW CUSO NYMBUS AS A GOLD PARTNER
The National Association of Credit Union Services Organizations (NACUSO), the only trade association focused on growing and protecting the CUSO movement, welcomed Nymbus CUSO as
One Year Later: A Glimpse at Post-COVID Spending
CO-OP Payments Trends Report (Spending Data from February 1-28) March marked the one year anniversary since the first COVID-19 lockdowns went into effect. After months
CUNA Mutual Group’s AdvantEdge Analytics Becomes AdvantEdge Digital, Debuts New Suite of SaaS Solutions to Empower Credit Unions and Consumers
New Digital Capabilities for Credit Unions Expand Consumer Access to Data-Driven Lending Solutions CUNA Mutual Group’s AdvantEdge Analytics has evolved into AdvantEdge Digital, now offering
Credit Union of Texas Expands Partnership with PSCU
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced it has expanded its partnership with Credit Union of Texas (Dallas). In addition to
AuditLink and Lillie & Company hold first joint web conference on internal controls and fraud stories
AuditLink, the audit and compliance division of CU*Answers, and Lillie & Company, a CPA services provider, recently facilitated a joint web conference on credit union
PSCU’s Lumin Digital to Provide Digital Banking Services for Firstmark Credit Union
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, has been selected by Firstmark Credit Union (Firstmark) to provide online and mobile digital banking to more than 60,000 users
PSCU Launches Unified Agent Desktop Contact Center Solution
New solution reduces call times and enhances the member experience PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced the launch of
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (10th Week)
As we reach the one-year mark of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, year-over-year performance trends will now be influenced by the significant shifts
CO-OP UNVEILS THINK 21 VIRTUAL SERIES ‘RETHINK EVERYTHING,’ FOCUSING ON ADOPTION OF A MEMBER-CENTRIC BUSINESS MODEL
Year-Long Event Series for Credit Union Leaders Kicks Off April 13 THINK, the premier innovation and content platform for credit unions, kicks off its 2021
PSCU and Allied Solutions Partner to Provide Delinquency Management Services
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization,and Allied Solutions (“Allied”), one of the largest providers of insurance, lending and marketing products to financial
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (Ninth Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
BOB FALK AND GREG MITCHELL APPOINTED TO BOARD OF CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES
Veteran Credit Union Executives Have Long Experience in Meeting Expectations of Tech-Savvy Members Bob Falk of Purdue FCU and Greg Mitchell of First Tech FCU
CULedger Undergoes Rebrand, Changes Name to Bonifii
With more focus on growing solutions to deliver privacy, security and trust, CULedger announces company name change. CULedger, an industry leader in privacy- and security-enhanced
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (Eighth Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
February Credit/Debit Spending Analysis: As Spending Rebounds, Balances Decline
As we approach one year since the onset of COVID-19, credit union member spending appears to have rebounded in all categories other than travel, in-person
PSCU Furthers Commitment to Emerging Leaders in the Credit Union Industry
CUSO invests in rising credit union talent through sponsorships, programs and other initiatives For more than a decade, PSCU – the nation’s premier payments credit
Trellance Expands Data Capabilities with Acquisition of CU Rise Analytics
Data leaders Trellance and CU Rise to merge analytics and predictive modeling capabilities to broaden portfolio of software, managed services, and consulting solutions for credit
‘CO-OP IS THE PATH TO PAYMENTS’ AND MUCH MORE AT CUNA GAC 21 NEXT WEEK
‘CO-OP Rocks GAC with Kristin Chenoweth’ Open to All GAC Registrants CO-OP Financial Services is making a major contribution to the GAC 21 conference, with
PSCU to Host Virtual Member Forum 2021 April 20-22
Free event to provide credit union industry attendees with actionable insights, strategies and thought leadership PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO),
CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES ADDS TALENT IN KEY ROLES TO HELP FUEL DELIVERY, INNOVATION AND FUTURE VISION
Promotions and New Hires Span Sales, Client Experience, Corporate Governance and Communications CO-OP Financial Services has added five Senior Vice Presidents whose combined responsibilities impact
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (Seventh Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
Xtend welcomes ten new owners to the CUSO
Xtend, Inc., the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based multi-owned cooperative CUSO, announced last week that the board has approved an impressive ten new owners of the CUSO.
PSCU Announces Findings of “How Credit Unions Can Become Financial Health Providers” Study
Collaboration with Financial Health Network and Members Development Company helps assess financial health of credit union members and employees across the country In continued support
TENNESSEE LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH AUX TO OFFER COMPLIANCE SERVICES TO CUS
Back Office Outsourcing CUSO Aux and the Tennessee Credit Union League are pleased to announce that they have partnered to offer a robust compliance solution
CO-OP UNVEILS THINK 21 VIRTUAL SERIES ‘RETHINK EVERYTHING,’ FOCUSING ON ADOPTION OF A MEMBER-CENTRIC BUSINESS MODEL
Year-Long Event Series for Credit Union Leaders Kicks Off April 13 THINK, the premier innovation and content platform for credit unions, kicks off its 2021
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (Sixth Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
eDOC and CompuSource Launch Integrated eSign Solution
CompuSource Systems, Inc., a credit union core data processing company based in western New York, and eDOC Innovations, a Credit Union Service Organization specializing in
PSCU to Offer Installment Payments Solution
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced it will soon offer a new Installment Payments solution. A buy-now, pay-later installment
Asterisk Intelligence announces new partnership with Deb Slavens and BlueOx Credit Union
Deb Slavens, VP of IT from BlueOx Credit Union, recently joined the ranks of the Asterisk Intelligence team with the intention of forming a CUSO
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (Fifth Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
Advia Credit Union Expands Partnership with PSCU’s CU Recovery & The Loan Service Center
CU Recovery & The Loan Service Center, a PSCU company, announced it has expanded its relationship with Advia Credit Union (Advia). In addition to third-party
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (Fourth Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
Trellance Adds CU Engage as a Professional Services Partner
Joint agreement allows credit unions to benefit from powerful insights and an easier commercial connection between data technology and vendor selections Trellance, the leading provider
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (Third Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
CU*Answers rebrands business online banking product in advance of new digital approaches
CU*Answers announced that it will be rebranding its business online banking product, formerly referred to as “It’s My Biz 247,” as BizLink 247 Online Banking
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (Second Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
PSCU and Fiserv Extend Payments Processing Partnership
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced that it has extended its payments processing agreement with Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV)
Trellance Adds Significant New Feature Sets in Latest Data Analytics Product Release
Leading provider of data solutions and services adds new core banking connectors, CECL capabilities, four new ancillary system integrations, new visualization capabilities and more. Trellance,
An Unprecedented Year in Payments: CO-OP Financial Services Shares Key Learnings from 2020
The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most transformative years on record for most industries, including the credit union industry. While the
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (51st and 52nd Weeks)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
Cooperatives combine resources as Growing Oaks FCU launches
CU*Answers, the 100% credit union-owned cooperative based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced that Growing Oaks Federal Credit Union, based in Goldsby, Oklahoma, began processing for
WSSC FCU embraces the eSign culture
WSSC Federal Credit Union (WSSC FCU), based in Laurel, MD, has recently experienced an abrupt operational shift. Like many credit unions, WSSC FCU traditionally relied
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (50th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
NACUSO Next Big Idea winner NetGiver brings attention to innovations in charitable giving
DNT BLNK announces they’ve won a Minnesota Technology Association 2020 Tekne Award. The DNT BLNK founded NetGiver (www.netgiverapp) has been recognized in the Financial Services
Partnership Financial Credit Union and Limestone FCU become newest owners of CUSO CU*Answers
CU*Answers, the 100% credit union-owned cooperative based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced that it had recently added two new credit unions to its ownership ranks.
PSCU to Partner with Welcome Technologies and MRV Banks, Bringing Credit Card Program to Underserved Immigrant Communities
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced that Welcome Technologies has selected the CUSO to provide processing services and support for its
PSCU Announces Record Annual Dividend for Fiscal Year 2020
CUSO continues to help Owner credit unions succeed and prosper despite a year filled with unprecedented challenges PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service
CO-OP REPORTS YEAR OF RECORD-BREAKING ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCTS AND SERVICE DELIVERY TO CREDIT UNIONS
Company Remains Debt-Free While Making Significant Investments to Help Credit Unions Grow In the midst of a year like no other, CO-OP Financial Services is
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (49th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
Sherpa Technologies, CULedger Announce Partnership and Next-Generation Digital Identity Solution for Credit Unions
Strengthens digital trust, simplifies member ID verification and digital exchange Sherpa Technologies and CULedger today announced the integration of Sherpa’s identity and document verification-provided solution,
PSCU Launches Digital Issuance Solution
Includes push provisioning to Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay In an effort to continue enhancing credit union member experience,PSCU – the nation’s premier
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (48th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
Expanded Daon-CU*Answers partnership enables contact-free member experience
Daon, a global leader in biometric identity technology, and CU*Answers, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based cooperative Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), today announced CU*Answers will bring
Lumin Digital Announces Agreement with Jax Federal Credit Union for Digital Banking Services
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, has announced a new partnership with Jax Federal Credit Union(JAXFCU). Under the multi-year agreement, Lumin Digital will provide online and
PSCU and Owner Credit Unions Join Forces to Donate Nearly $150,000 to Charities Across the United States
CUSO’s Advisors Plus “Spend and Give” campaign gives back to communities in which credit unions live and work, while also supporting local businesses During these
CREDIT UNION OF NEW JERSEY SELECTS CO-OP TO ENABLE SEAMLESS PAYMENT EXPERIENCES
Unified Ecosystem of Payments Technology Critical for $379 Million Credit Union According to Credit Union of New Jersey President/CEO Andrew Jaeger, payments are a key
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends and Insights (Week 13-Week 46)
Since mid-March, PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has been tracking and publishing weekly transaction insights from its Owner credit union members
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (46th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
Fintech Investors Say ‘Yes’ to Novel Technology that Empowers Breach Victims to Fight Back
VentureTech participants select Breach Clarity platform as Best in Show Credit union industry investors chose San Francisco-based fintech startup Breach Clarity as the winner of this
NORTH EAST WELCH CREDIT UNION SELECTS CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR PIN AND DEBIT PROCESSING
CO-OP’s Scalable Payments Ecosystem Enables Small Credit Unions to Offer Big Payments Experiences As North East Welch Credit Union (newelchfcu.com) approached the end of its
CO-OP’S PRODUCT ROADMAP EXPANDS MODERN PAYMENTS PLATFORM TO EARN PRIMARY FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS
Designed to Positively Impact Everyday Moments for Members Through Payments CO-OP Financial Services has updated its product roadmap, reflecting the company’s development of a cohesive
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (45th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
AuditLink Vendor Management has a banner year and roles out new AuditLink Vendor Monitor
AuditLink, the audit and compliance division of CU*Answers, celebrated a stellar fiscal year in 2020 adding twenty-four new credit unions and CUSOs to its shared
CUNA Mutual Group Acquires ForeverCar to Further Boost Firm’s Digital Capabilities Purchase of Mechanical Repair Coverage Start-Up Will Help Protect More Consumers Digitally
On the heels of its acquisition of CuneXus last week, CUNA Mutual Group today announced yet another move to bolster its digital capabilities by acquiring
Michigan Business Connection Welcomes Three New Employees
Michigan Business Connection (MBC) is excited to welcome three new employees, Patrick Pattison, Taryn Wilkie, and Rayna Fackender. Patrick Pattison joins MBC as a business
Preparing for an Unusual Holiday Shopping Season
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Consumer Credit and Debit Spending During October Despite a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and uncertainty around the arrival of a
PSCU Helps Credit Unions Proactively Fight Fraud with Enhanced Fraud Services
Additional fraud-fighting capabilities further elevate CUSO’s best-in-class offerings Following the successful soft launch of its Enhanced Fraud Services in Summer 2019, PSCU – the nation’s
Text Request Becomes Newest Provider to Join CU Evolution Solution Network
Messaging software provider Text Request today announced it has joined the CU Evolution Solutions Network. The partnership is designed to enable simple and affordable text
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (44th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
NEW CO-OP INSIGHTS CENTER PROVIDES CREDIT UNIONS WITH RICH DATA INSIGHTS TO SPUR PORTFOLIO GROWTH
CO-OP Financial Services is introducing CO-OP Insights Center, a web-based business intelligence and reporting platform that simplifies complex portfolio information to produce meaningful, actionable insights.
UNITED EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION PARTNERS WITH CO-OP TO PROVIDE MEMBERS EVEN GREATER PAYMENTS EXPERIENCES
New Partnership Improves the Integration of Payments with the Credit Union’s Core Platform To satisfy growing member demand for advanced payments options, Minnesota-based United Educators
MemberPass™ and Filene Survey Reveals Changing Attitudes to How Americans Protect Identity with Financial Services
– Survey conducted by Filene Research Institute indicates growing demand for self-controlled identity solutions for sensitive transactions – A survey from MemberPass™, the flagship contactless identity
PSCU Achieves 16.7% Top-line Growth for Fiscal Year 2020
Significant retention and sales punctuate successful year for nation’s premier payments CUSO PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced it
NETGIVER WINS NACUSO NEXT BIG IDEA 2020 COMPETITION WITH INNOVATIVE CHARITABLE GIVING MOBILE APP
Posh Technologies Places Second; $10,000 in Prize Money Provided by CO-OP Financial Services Results of the NACUSO Next Big Idea 2020 competition show that the
Limestone FCU selects CU*Answers as new core partner
Manistique, Michigan-based Limestone Federal Credit Union recently announced it has selected CU*BASE, the core data processing suite from the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based cooperative CU*Answers, Inc.,
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (42nd Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
CO-OP FINDS TRANSACTION VOLUMES AND AMOUNTS ON AMAZON UP 51 PERCENT DURING AMAZON PRIME DAY 2020
Amazon Prime Day was three months late in 2020, but welcome all the same, with total transactions and dollar amounts on Amazon increasing by more
Alacriti Announces Cloud-Native, End-to-End Solution for Real-Time Payments
Helping financial institutions deliver faster payment experiences Alacriti, a fintech company specializing in payments today announced its Cosmos for RTP solution, powered by the Orbipay
COVID-19 Drives Surge in Digital Adoption in 2020
PSCU releases third annual Eye on Payments study focusing on shifts in consumer payment preferences PSCU has announced the release of its annual Eye on
Columbus United Federal Credit Union signs core data processing contract with CU*Answers
CU*Answers announced that $73M Columbus United Federal Credit Union (Columbus, Nebraska) recently signed a contract to change its existing core data processing platform to the
CUSO partners announce their 40th signing since March
In late February, CU*Answers, Inc., the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based cooperative CUSO, and MY CU Services, the payment and technology CUSO of Vizo Financial, launched their
CU*Answers joins CU Evolution Solution Network to simplify small credit union access to powerful processing solutions
CU*Answers, a Michigan-based credit union service organization, has joined the CU Evolution Solutions Network. The partnership is designed to make it easier for small credit
Interra Credit Union Partners with Lumin Digital for Digital Banking Support
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, announced that Interra Credit Union (Interra) has signed a multi-year commitment for Lumin Digital’s cloud-native platform as the credit union’s
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (41st Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
CUNA Mutual Group Fortifies Commitment to Digital Expansion By Acquiring CuneXus
CUNA Mutual Group today announced it is expanding its digital capabilities by acquiring CuneXus. The award-winning California-based start-up firm provides financial institutions an all-in-one digital
Members Pivot to Credit as Economic Pressures Increase
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Consumer Credit and Debit Spending During September As the pandemic recession continues, consumers are shifting their purchasing behaviors from debit
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (40th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
PSCU’s Lumin Digital to Provide OneAZ Credit Union with Consumer and Retail Digital Banking Support
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, today announced that OneAZ Credit Union (OneAZ) has signed a multi-year commitment for Lumin Digital’s cloud-based platform as the credit
Trellance Heads to the Cloud with Latest Data Analytics Capabilities
Leading provider of data solutions introduces several cloud-based product enhancements to its signature M360 data analytics platform while achieving new growth milestones Trellance, a leading
CU*Answers Joins CU Evolution Solution Network to Simplify Small Credit Union Access to Powerful Processing Solutions
CU*Answers, a Michigan-based credit union service organization, has joined the CU Evolution Solutions Network. The partnership is designed to make it easier for small credit
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (39th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
CU*Answers and start-up credit union, Growing Oaks, joining forces
CU*Answers, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based cooperative CUSO, and Growing Oaks Credit Union, the Kansas City, Missouri-based start-up credit union, announced that their two cooperatives will
CU*Answers announces new mobile self-service options for credit unions
CU*Answers, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based core data processing CUSO, recently announced starting Monday, October 5th, credit unions will have access to more self-service options through
RVA FINANCIAL FCU AWARDS IN-HOUSE CREDIT PROCESSING TO CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES
Credit Union Cites CO-OP’s Strategic Focus on Delivering Enhanced Digital Experiences RVA Financial FCU has expanded its partnership with CO-OP Financial Services to perform In-House
PSCU – Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (38th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
eDOC surpasses 500 credit unions on eDOCSignature platform
The convenience of eSign for both credit unions and their members helps explain why such solutions are becoming more prevalent. For credit unions, the cost
eDOC Innovations CUSO adds two new owners
Lincoln Maine Federal Credit Union (LMFCU), based in the river community of Lincoln, Maine, and Point West Credit Union (PWCU), headquartered in Portland, Oregon, became
PSCU Releases “Fast Access, Fast Payments” White Paper
Report focuses on aligning member expectations with current payments infrastructure Accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, credit union member demand for faster – and more
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS PRIORITIZING PAYMENTS AND LEVERAGING DAILY TOUCHPOINTS WITH MEMBERS LEADS TO GROWTH
CO-OP and Filene Publish Report that Shows How to Gain a Primary Financial Relationship with Members Consumer preference for a single provider and addressing “financial
PSCU Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (37th week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
HOW AUX’S ACCOUNTING SERVICES ARE HELPING THIS CREDIT UNION PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURE
$61MM Orlando-based Priority Credit Union (PCU) has chosen Aux, a CUSO based in Denver, CO and the D.C. area, to step in and assist with
Payment Trends Stabilize Before Uncertain Autumn
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Consumer Credit and Debit Spending During August The waning days of summer saw a continuation of the credit and debit
RVA Financial FCU becomes the newest owner of CUSO Xtend
Xtend, Inc., the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based multi-owned cooperative CUSO, announced that it has added another credit union owner. RVA Financial (10K members, $72M assets), which
PSCU Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (36th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
IOWA CREDIT UNIONS HAVE EXPANDED ACCESS TO NATIONWIDE ATM NETWORK
CO-OP Financial Services Enables Iowa Credit Unions to Provide Members Access to Thousands More Surcharge-Free ATMs via Partnership with SHAZAM Iowa credit union members can
KALSEE partners with Xtend Data Analytics to reduce loan attrition through Losing the Love initiative
KALSEE Credit Union approached Xtend with a unique request during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic: asking to help them improve their loan attrition rate.
CU*Answers Network Services seeing dividends from paid internship program
CU*Answers Network Services, a division of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers, continues its successful paid internship program. The experience benefits individuals looking to test the waters of
UMe CREDIT UNION FINDS FORWARD-THINKING TECHNOLOGY PARTNER IN CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES
Burbank, California-based Credit Union Chooses CO-OP for Debit and In-House Credit Processing As UMe Credit Union approached the end of its existing card processing agreement,
Greenwood Municipal Federal Credit Union signs core data processing contract with CU*Answers
CU*Answers announced that South Carolina-based Greenwood Municipal Federal Credit Union recently executed a contract to change its existing core data processing platform to the CU*Answers
PSCU Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (35th week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
CU*Answers previews new prototype designs for CU*BASE Xpress Teller
CU*Answers today posted samples of prototype designs for its new Xpress Teller processing platform, in development now and scheduled to release in the spring of
PSCU to Provide DuPage Credit Union with Credit and Debit Processing Support
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced that DuPage Credit Union (DuPage) has joined the cooperative as its newest Owner.
BizLink Advisory Board holds quarterly meeting to discuss business servicing initiatives
The BizLink team, a division of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers, is dedicated to working with credit unions to provide services to their business/commercial members. In August,
PSCU – Year-over-year transaction trends update (34th week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
CU*Answers opens the beta pool to credit unions offering a $3,000 rebate on their core processing
CU*Answers, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based core data processing CUSO, recently announced it is accepting applications from credit unions to beta test the upcoming 20.11 release
Great Meadow FCU becomes newest eDOC owner
Great Meadow Federal Credit Union (GMFCU) is the latest credit union to become an eDOC Innovations stockholder. Headquartered in the picturesque town of Granville, bordering
Asterisk Intelligence unveils online & mobile banking dashboard
Asterisk Intelligence, a data analytics team providing business intelligence consulting, fulfillment, and educational services to credit unions, recently released a new operational dashboard proving insights
CU*Answers improving its mobile app member authentication infrastructure
CU*Answers Network Services (CNS) is pleased to announce that significant upgrades are underway on its MACO infrastructure. Multiple Authentication Convenience Options (MACO) provides members with
JEAN CHATZKY HOSTS THINK MASTER CLASS ON CREDIT UNION FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Personal finance journalist Jean Chatzky is a fierce advocate for financial literacy. On September 17 she will transfer her talent for “making money make sense”
PSCU’s Lumin Digital to Provide Shell Federal Credit Union with Retail Digital Banking Support
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, today announced that Shell Federal Credit Union (Shell FCU) has signed a multi-year commitment for Lumin Digital’s cloud-based platform as
RUDY PEREIRA OF PREMIER AMERICA CU ELECTED TO CO-OP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chuck Purvis of Coastal FCU to Serve Second Year as Board Chairperson Rudy Pereira, President/CEO of Premier America Credit Union of Chatsworth, California, has joined
PSCU Year-Over-Year Transaction Trends Update (33rd Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
eDOCSignature proves essential in credit union space
While no organization can avoid all business challenges, technology can minimize the impact of these interruptions when properly applied. As if the stress caused by
PSCU Year-over-year Transaction Trends Update (32nd week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
AuditLink forms strategic alliance with CPA firm Lillie & Company
AuditLink, the audit and compliance division of CU*Answers, is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Lillie & Company, a CPA firm that works exclusively
Illinois Community Credit Union Selects PSCU for Credit and Debit Processing Support
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced that Illinois Community Credit Union (ICCU) has joined the cooperative for credit and
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Payments Transactions Data for Full Month of July
How COVID-19 is Shifting Member Spending Behavior and How to Prepare for the Future, July 1-31, 2020 July Spending Overview By Beth Phillips, Director, Strategic
CU*Answers completes IBM system upgrades across network
CU*Answers, the West Michigan-based core data processor, recently completed all 2020 scheduled IBM Power i hardware and software upgrades across all partner and client self-processing
Constellation Digital Partners and LenderClose Announce First Certified Tile for Commercial Loan Originations
Constellation Digital Partners, a platform enabling credit union and fintech collaboration, and LenderClose, a technology-focused lending solution, are pleased to announce LenderClose’s first certified service,
CUNA Mutual Group Partners with MGIC to Provide Private Mortgage Insurance to Credit Unions
Companies Bring More Than 150 Years of Combined Expertise in Mortgage Insurance and Service to Credit Unions CUNA Mutual Group and Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation
CO-OP PARTNERS WITH ZELLE® TO ENABLE CREDIT UNIONS TO OFFER P2P PAYMENTS NOW
P2P Payments Will Keep Members Transacting Remotely, Safely and Securely The ongoing need for physical distancing and remote working – and the limited ability of
Cardinal Credit Union Expands Partnership with PSCU
CUSO to provide debit processing services after successfully supporting credit union’s credit card program for more than 10 years PSCU has announced it has expanded
Michigan Business Connection MBL CUSO Hits $1 Billion Dollar Milestone
Michigan Business Connection (MBC) is excited to announce that they are now managing credit union MBL portfolios exceeding $1 Billion dollars. MBC is the first
PSCU Year-Over-Year Transactions Trends Update (30th week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
Sound Credit Union Launches Newest Version of The Button™, a Groundbreaking Member and Non-Member Instant Pre-Qualification Solution
Rate Reset, a CUSO which provides the award-winning digital platform called KNOCK KNOCK, today announced that Sound Credit Union has launched the latest version of
PSCU Weekly Transaction Trends (Week 29)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
Trellance Completes Significant Product Release of its M360 Data Analytics Platform
Leading provider of data solutions and services introduces new data visualization dashboards, adds loan origination connectors, refreshes commercial app store and announces new partners. Trellance,
Mission City Credit Union and Gabriels Community Credit Union become newest owners of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers
CU*Answers, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based cooperative CUSO, announced that two credit unions have purchased ownership shares in the company. Santa Clara, California-based Mission City Credit
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Payments Transactions Data for First Half of July
How COVID-19 is Shifting Member Spending Behavior and How to Prepare for the Future, July 1-15, 2020 Member spending continued to climb back to pre-COVID
PSCU Launches New “Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes”
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), is excited to announce the launch of its new loyalty program, the Credit Union Give
PSCU – Year-Over-Year Transaction Trends Update (28th week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
CUSO offering free educational webinar on changing how credit unions approach business continuity planning
On July 21, 2020, cooperative CUSO CU*Answers will present a free web-based educational course for credit unions covering the steps necessary to create a relevant
PSCU Appoints New Board Member and Recognizes Retiring Member for Service
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), announced that Chris Shockley, president and CEO of Virginia Credit Union, Va., has been appointed
CO-OP UNVEILS THINK VIRTUAL SERIES SCHEDULE FOR 2020
Free Events Designed for Credit Union Professionals, Registration at: www.co-opfs.org/thinkvirtual CO-OP Financial Services is announcing the schedule for its THINK Virtual events, headed by three
Maui Teachers Federal Credit Union inks contract to convert to CU*BASE
CU*Answers, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based cooperative CUSO, announced that Maui Teachers Federal Credit Union will be joining its cooperative network following an early 2021 conversion
Year-over-year Transaction Trends Update (27th week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Payments Transactions Data for Full Month of June
How COVID-19 is Shifting Member Spending Behavior and How to Prepare for the Future, June 1-30, 2020 As lockdown restrictions were lifted and businesses began
CO-OP’S NEW PAYMENTS PLAYBOOK: HOW TO GROW MEMBER SHARE OF WALLET, ESTABLISH PRIMARY FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Outlines Four Critical Payments Plays for Credit Union CEOs During Pandemic and Beyond;mCO-OP’s Program of Strategic Counsel Includes CEO Forum on August 19 As consumers
PSCU’s Lumin Digital to Provide Justice Federal Credit Union with Digital Banking and Bill Pay Support
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, has announced that Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital’s cloud-based platform as
PSCU Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (26th week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
“Robert H. Mackay” Award goes to Drake Tanabe
Drake Tanabe, CEO of Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union in Honolulu, Hawaii, was recognized by CU*Answers as a recipient of the Robert H. Mackay award
PSCU Completes Acquisition of Primax
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Primax business from T.K. Keith
National ESIGN Day: eDOC celebrates 20 years of ESIGN Act
20 years ago, the United States Congress passed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National (ESIGN) Commerce Act to regulate the use of electronic signatures
Year-over-Year Transaction Trends (25th week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
GENERATIONS FCU EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH CO-OP TO OFFER MEMBERS TECH-FORWARD PAYMENTS PRODUCTS
CO-OP ATM Network Credit Union Adds Debit, Full-Service Credit Services To provide members with an improved cards experience, San Antonio-based Generations Federal Credit Union is
CU SERVICE NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEW CORPORATE BRAND: AUX
Back Office Outsourcing and Shared Branching CUSO CU Service Network (CUSN) is thrilled to announce their new company name and brand: Aux. Over the past
ANNOUNCING A NEW SHARED BRANCHING SUPPORT & SERVICES CUSO FOR NETWORK OPERATORS
CU Service Network (CUSN) is eager to announce their new CUSO, created to address the growing challenges network operators face in servicing their credit union
CU*Answers announces results of annual board election after first-ever all-digital stockholders meeting
CU*Answers, a 100% credit union-owned cooperative, recently announced that two credit union CEOs were chosen by their peers to serve a three-year term on the
CU*Answers and Daon extend partnership to deliver biometric authentication to credit union members
160+ Credit Unions Now Using Daon’s IdentityX® Platform for Secure and Convenient Authentication Daon, a global leader in biometric identity technology, and CU*Answers, the Grand
Xtend Scorecards answer big questions for credit union call centers
Interest in Xtend’s Scorecard products has increased during the COVID-19 period, with eight scorecards completed between May and June. Most popular is the Xtend Call
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Payments Transactions Data for First Half of June
How COVID-19 is Shifting Member Spending Behavior and How to Prepare for the Future, June 1-15, 2020 Credit and debit spending continued to rebound in
PSCU Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (24th Week)
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
CO-OP TRANSFORMS THINK LIVE CONFERENCE INTO ALL-VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR REMAINDER OF 2020
More Opportunities to THINK! CO-OP to Offer Three Series of THINK Virtual Events CO-OP Financial Services is transforming its THINK 20 Live conference scheduled for
AACUC Announces Five-Part Virtual Event: Commitment to Change Conversation Series
The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) will host a new five-part virtual event, the Commitment to Change Conversation Series, on August 10-14, 2020. This series
KIT FCU increases loan volume with eDOCSignature®
Credit unions everywhere who signed up for eDOC Innovations’ free eSign offer are starting to see the benefits of eDOCSignature and love how it increases
Great River FCU joins eDOC ownership
Great River Federal Credit Union (FCU), headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, has joined in the ownership of eDOC Innovations. Great River FCU has nearly $200M
CRMNEXT JOINS FORCES WITH LEADING CREDIT UNION ORGANIZATIONS
Banking CRM Platform Inks Partnerships with NACUSO and CUInsight CRMNEXT, Inc., a global CRM solution provider for financial services, is pleased to announce two new
PSCU Year-Over-Year Transaction Trends Update (23rd week)
To provide relevant updates on market performance, experts from PSCU’s Advisors Plus and Data & Analytics teams today released year-over-year weekly performance data trends. In
LenderClose Expands Executive Team with Addition of Chief Technology Officer
Des Moines fintech LenderClose today announced the addition of Martina Schubert in the key position of chief technology officer. Schubert joins LenderClose with more than
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Payments Transactions Data for Full Month of May
How COVID-19 is Shifting Member Spending Behavior and How to Prepare for the Future, May 1-May 31, 2020 Credit and debit spending began picking up
PSCU Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (22nd week)
To provide relevant updates on market performance, experts from PSCU’s Advisors Plus and Data & Analytics teams today released year-over-year weekly performance data trends. In
PSCU Partners with Telrock to Offer Next-Generation Delinquency Management Software Platform
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), announced it has entered into an agreement with Telrock to offer its cloud-based collection and
The Veridian Group and TDECU announce joint investment in Illuma Labs
The Veridian Group and Texas Dow Employees Credit Union are announcing a joint investment in Illuma Labs, a Plano, Texas-based provider of voice authentication for
COVID-19 Transaction Trends from PSCU – Week 21
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, has updated its weekly transaction analysis from its Owner credit union members on a same-store basis
LenderClose Announces the Appointment of Samantha Paxson to the Board of Directors
Des Moines fintech LenderClose today announced the company has welcomed Samantha Paxson to the company’s board of directors, effective April 22, 2020. Paxson’s appointment brings
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Payments Transactions Data for First Half of May
Consumer Spending Remained Low During May 1 to May 15 As most of the country remained under stay-at-home guidelines, consumer spending remained low in the
CU*Answers continuing to improve accounts payable system
In late 2017, core data processor CU*Answers released some sweeping changes to the Accounts Payable (A/P) system in CU*BASE® making it easier to process invoice
PSCU Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (20th week)
To provide relevant updates on market performance, experts from PSCU’s Advisors Plus and Data & Analytics teams today released year-over-year weekly performance data trends. In
PSCU Donates Nearly 4,000 Meals to Local First Responders in Five Communities across the United States
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced it has raised funds to donate nearly 4,000 meals to first responders in
Trellance offers RFP template to save on payments processing contracts
As a result of COVID-19, many conversations around new projects or vendor contract renewals may have been put on hold. However, research shows that renegotiating
CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF JIM HANISCH
Distinguished Credit Union Movement Leader Presently Serves as President, CO-OP Network CO-OP Financial Services is announcing the retirement of Jim Hanisch, President, CO-OP Network, following
PSCU Year-Over-Year Transaction Trends Update (19th Week)
As the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow, PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, updated its weekly transaction analysis
PSCU to Host Virtual Member Forum 2020 on June 16-17
Free event filled with thought leadership and best practices to help credit unions thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit
CO-OP Financial Services Reports on Payments Transactions Data for April
How COVID-19 is Shifting Member Spending Behavior and How to Prepare for the Future Based on cardholder transactions processed by CO-OP Financial Services (www.co-opfs.org) on
CO-OP NOW OFFERING ‘CU STRATEGIC INVESTMENT ASSESSMENT’ AS A STANDALONE OPPORTUNITY
Strategic Planning Tool for Credit Unions Helps Chart Way Forward in COVID-19 World CO-OP Financial Services today announced that it is making its newly introduced
Bragg Mutual FCU joins CU*SOUTH and deploys major upgrades during pandemic
It was clear, when Bragg Mutual FCU started the search for a new core system, that they needed a service partner to drive competitive member
New partnership between CU*Answers and MY CU Services has already yielded 15 signings
In late February, CU*Answers, Inc., the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based cooperative CUSO, and MY CU Services, the payment and technology CUSO of Vizo Financial, announced their
PSCU Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (Week 17)
To provide relevant updates on market performance, experts from PSCU’s Advisors Plus and Data & Analytics teams today released year-over-year weekly performance data trends. In
Xtend launches social media management service
Xtend, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Credit Union Service Organization, has announced the launch of its social media management service on May 4, 2020. Social Media
AuditLink daily log management service passes 100-client mark
Interest in Daily Log Management (DLM) services provided by AuditLink, the audit and compliance division of CU*Answers, remains strong. Over the past year, AuditLink has
Rolling F Credit Union converts to CU*NorthWest
Liberty Lake-based core data processor, CU*NorthWest, announced that Rolling F Credit Union of Turlock, CA successfully converted to the CU*BASE data processing system in April
CU*Answers to expand skip-pay options in the CU*BASE LOS
CU*Answers has launched a development project to expand its already robust set of offerings that allow credit unions to offer skip-pay options to their members.
CO-OP Offers Three Ways to Fight Card Not Present Fraud During COVID-19
Enticed by the ease and convenience of eCommerce, consumers have been moving their purchase activity online for years. This trend has only accelerated during the
Service 1st Federal Credit Union Selects PSCU for Debit and Credit Processing Support
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced that Service 1st Federal Credit Union (Service 1st) has joined the cooperative for
Trellance Adds New Consulting and Professional Services Offerings
Leading provider of data solutions and services to credit unions introduces new credit card account acquisition services and expands consulting practice with comprehensive data management
Year-to-Year Transaction Trends Update from PSCU (week 16)
As the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow, PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, updated its weekly transaction analysis
CO-OP LAUNCHING THE ‘CU STRATEGIC INVESTMENT ASSESSMENT’ TO HELP GUIDE CREDIT UNION STRATEGY IN POST-COVID-19 WORLD
CO-OP and EY Partner to Offer Program as Credit Unions Head into Strategic Planning The Credit Union Strategic Investment Assessment Powered by CO-OP and backed
eDOCSignature adds twenty-three new credit unions
E-sign is making great headway in the credit union space as the technology becomes a “must-have” solution for completing transactions that would otherwise require a
Three Ways to Support Your Members as Stimulus Checks Arrive
CO-OP Financial Services (www.co-opfs.org) has posted a think piece on credit union support for members as they begin receiving their stimulus checks. The piece comes on
Financial Plus Credit Union Joins in Latest Funding Round of Fast-Growing CUSO Fintech LenderClose
Financial Plus Credit Union has joined Ascentra Credit Union, Collins Community Credit Union and Serve Credit Union in the latest round of funding of LenderClose.
Northern Illinois FCU chooses eDOCSignature
In mid-March, Mark Lenaway, CEO of Northern Illinois Federal Credit Union (NIFCU), needed an eSignature solution and he needed it quickly. Lenaway looked to eDOC Innovations’ eDOCSignature® product.
Year-Over-Year Transaction Trends Update from PSCU (15th week)
As the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow, PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, updated its weekly transaction analysis
THINK 20 VIRTUAL EVENT ON MAY 7 TO FOCUS ON NAVIGATING STRATEGIC SHIFTS AMID COVID-19 ENVIRONMENT
“Activate Your Next: Our Path Forward Together” Theme of Free Event to All Credit Unions CO-OP Financial Services will focus its THINK 20 Virtual event
Conversational AI startup Yellow Messenger raises $20M Series B from Lightspeed
While general purpose chatbots haven’t shaped user interfaces as radically as early advocates like Facebook may have hoped, when used in a more targeted capacity,
Global Pandemic + Online Banking Outage= Record Success for Midwest Credit Union
Unbanking in UNcertain times leads to Unprecedented results Financial institutions around the globe are facing new frontiers due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. Imagine as
PSCU: Year-over-Year Transaction Trends Update (14th week)
As the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow, PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, compared year-over-year transactions of its
CreditSnap and eDOC Innovations announce free digital enablement product to help credit unions and banks activate COVID-19 stimulus business loans
Since the federal announcement of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), credit unions and banks have been working hard to enable the program for their business
Heartland Credit Union Selects Trellance as it Invests in Data Analytics
Trellance to equip Heartland with its M360 data analytics and business intelligence platform, together with IronSafe data extraction and data management consulting services. Trellance, the
Rio Grande Valley Credit Union signs core data processing contract with CU*Answers
CU*Answers announced that $109M Harlingen, Texas-based Rio Grande Valley Credit Union recently executed a contract to change its existing core data processing platform to CU*BASE®,
PSCU Furthers Commitment to Digital Experience through Advancements in Mobile and Online Card Management Tools
CUSO currently has more than 140 credit unions live on DX Mobile platform, with DX Online and digital issuance on the horizon In support of
eDOC’s free eDOCSignature welcomed!
Anticipating that the COVID-19 social distancing mandate could make it difficult to have documents signed in person, eDOC Innovations announced a free use offer of
CO-OP Financial Services: COVID-19 Trends That Allow CUs to Outshine Banks
CO-OP Financial Services has posted a think piece on the need for credit unions to continue to be the compassionate banking alternative: delivering the financial
CU*Answers offering free “We Are Open” marketing campaign and discount on all marketing products
West Michigan-based cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that it had created and is now offering a free “We Are Open” marketing campaign to all credit
LenderClose, Collins Community Credit Union and Dupaco Community Credit Union Complete First-Ever Remote Online Notarizations to Close Mortgage Loans in the State of Iowa
Five credit unions and counting participate in remote online notarization with the fintech CUSO Des Moines fintech LenderClose today announced it has made history by
LenderClose Hires Tenured Data, Product and Project Management Experts to Advance LendTech Platform
LenderClose today announced the company has added Data Analyst Kamal Sager, Product Manager Tabitha Rice and Project Manager Christina Woods to its growing team. LenderClose
Southern Gas FCU changing member communication with Zipwhip
Southern Gas FCU, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is excited over its expanding member services with the adoption of Zipwhip, the two-way text messaging service
PSCU Releases Data Analytics on Consumer Spending for March
Given the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization, compared transactions of its Owner credit union members
CO-OP ANNOUNCES CARDHOLDER PAYMENT RELIEF SOLUTIONS FOR ITS FULL-SERVICE CREDIT CLIENTS
Solutions Designed to Help Give Much-Needed Relief to Credit Union Members During Events of COVID-19 CO-OP Financial Services has announced a series of programs for
Community Financial Institutions Leverage Buzz Points in Wake of COVID-19
Powerful platform supports local businesses, promotes loyalty, and drives non-interest income Buzz Points, Inc. is an Austin, TX-based fintech that offers an innovative rewards platform for
LenderClose Expects Growing Trend in States Expediting Remote Online Notarization Legislation
Regulatory relief expected to help borrowers close on loans faster and without risking further spread of COVID-19 Des Moines fintech LenderClose, which helps credit unions
eDOC to provide free eDOCSignature use until September 30, 2020
As concern about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, eDOC Innovations, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), is hoping to help credit unions facilitate their
ORNL FCU to Offer Pandemic Assistance Loan Program
ORNL Federal Credit Union has created a loan program to assist members who have been negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic State
PSCU Supports Credit Union Advocacy and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as Sponsor of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run®
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), will come together with credit unions, industry volunteers and members of Congress in Washington, D.C.,
Maple Federal Credit Union signs with eDOCSignature
Maple Federal Credit Union based in Lafayette, LA, has chosen to implement eDOCSignature® integrated with FLEX core as their new e-sign service. eDOCSignature provides a
PSCU Partners with TEXAR for Credit Processing Support
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced that TEXAR Federal Credit Union (Texarkana, Texas) has joined the cooperative as its
Westby Co-op Credit Union Selects PSCU for Credit Processing Support
The nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), PSCU, today announced that Westby Co-op Credit Union (WCCU) has joined the cooperative for credit card
Harsin Named CEO of Prodigy
The Prodigy Board of Directors announced today that Amber Harsin, EVP of Market Engagement, has been named CEO, to replace Bret Weekes following his retirement
CU*Answers and MY CU Services Launch New Strategic Partnership
CU*Answers, Inc., the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based cooperative CUSO, and MY CU Services, the payment and technology CUSO of Vizo Financial, have launched a new strategic
Constellation Expands Ecosystem with Its Groundbreaking Dark Sky Ventures Program
Constellation Digital Partners, is pleased to announce its innovative new program, Dark Sky Ventures. The program is designed to enable Constellation’s partner credit unions to
Vermont State Employees Credit Union Partners with PSCU’s Lumin Digital for Digital Banking and Bill Pay Support
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, has announced that VSECU (Vermont State Employees Credit Union) has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital’s cloud-based platform as
Ironworkers USA Federal Credit Union chooses eDOCSignature
Ironworkers USA FCU, a credit union based in Portland, Oregon, is an early adopter of e-sign technology who relies upon remote signing for quick turnaround
eDOC Completes Cooperative E-sign Project with Share One, Inc.
eDOC Innovations, a CUSO specializing in mobile enterprise digital transaction management, announced today the completion and roll-out of an e-signature integration alternative for Share One’s
Empire One FCU and Ingersoll Rand FCU become newest owners of CUSO CU*Answers
CU*Answers, the 100% credit union-owned cooperative CUSO, announced that West Seneca, New York-based Empire One Federal Credit Union and Athens, Pennsylvania-based Ingersoll Rand Federal Credit
CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES AT GAC 2020: SPEEDING PATH TO PRIMARY FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Credit Unions Can Achieve Growth by Owning More “Member Moments” CO-OP Financial Services will be demonstrating how it can help credit unions build deeper relationships
CU*Answers starts development on a new engine for “Predictive Retailing”
CU*Answers recently kicked off a development project to build a new calculator that is intended to evaluate a membership’s relationship and status with the credit
PSCU’s Lumin Digital to Provide First South Financial with Digital Banking and Bill Pay Support
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, has announced that First South Financial Credit Union (Bartlett, Tenn.) has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital’s cloud-based platform
RED RIVER CU PARTNERS WITH CO-OP AS IT READIES KEY NEW MEMBER SERVICES
Credit Union Turns to CO-OP for Debit, Full-Service Credit and CO-OP ATM Network With plans to soon add a host of new member services, Red
PSCU Leverages NICE Portfolio to Improve Enterprise Efficiency, Experience for Credit Unions and Members
By upgrading and expanding its NICE solutions, PSCU will enhance service and improve efficiency NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that PSCU, the United States’ premier
PSCU Saves Over $277M in Fraud for Owner Credit Unions in 2019
CUSO continues to lead the industry, increasing blocked fraud more than 30% year over year while delivering high transaction approvals for credit union members PSCU,
Buzz Points Announces Prize-Linked Savings
Move gives partner institutions ability to incentivize healthy financial behavior Buzz Points, Inc., the Austin, TX-based fintech known for its innovative rewards platform for community
PSCU Advances Commitment to Seamless Member Experience with Product Delivery Leadership Appointments
CUSO names chief product officer and vice president of Innovation In support of its commitment to delivering best-in-class products and services to its Owner credit
PSCU Reports Substantial Year-over-Year Growth for Owner Credit Unions
Significantly outpaces industry growth rates for 2019 holiday season PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today reported year-over-year debit and credit
Sound Credit Union is the First Credit Union to Launch the Rate Reset Instant Prequalification – The Button™
Rate Reset, a CUSO which provides the award-winning digital platform KNOCK KNOCK, announced today that Sound Credit Union (Sound) is the first credit union to
PSCU Announces Speaker Lineup for Member Forum 2020
Keynotes for annual meeting include Magic Johnson, Condoleezza Rice and Coach Brian Kelly PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union includes core processor in business continuity tabletop exercise
For those credit unions looking to take their business continuity program to the next level, including key vendors and service providers in recovery testing and
Constellation Achieves New Milestone With 100 Development Partners
Constellation Digital Partners has reached a new milestone with the announcement of its 100thdevelopment partner. With credit unions preparing to go live with Constellation, the
FIVE COUNTY CU EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH CO-OP TO ENHANCE MEMBER EXPERIENCE, INCREASE EFFICIENCIES
Five County Credit Union is a Leading Participant in CO-OP Shared Branch Network Five County Credit Union, one of the largest participants in CO-OP Shared
CU*Answers introduces an alternate model for auto-decisions
CU*Answers has begun development of a new reputation-based decision model. CLR Path – an acronym for “Consumer Lending on Reputation” pronounced “clear” – is a
Xtend promotes staff members to new vice president roles
Xtend, a Grand Rapids-based CUSO, recently announced the creation of two new positions for the organization: Vice President of Accounting and Vice President of Business
AllWealth Federal Credit Union signs core data processing contract with CU*Answers
Cooperate core processing CUSO CU*Answers announced that $20M Hamilton, Ohio-based AllWealth Federal Credit Union recently executed a contract to change its existing core data processing
Xtend welcomes Carma Peters as new board chairperson
The board of directors for Xtend, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based multi-owned cooperative CUSO, has appointed Carma Peters to a two-year term as board chair. Peters
Xtend announces record numbers for fifth consecutive year
In a letter to stockowners last week, Xtend, a Grand Rapids, MI-based CUSO with 80 credit union and CUSO owners, announced its 2019 fiscal year
Illinois Community Credit Union signs core data processing contract with CU*Answers
CU*Answers announced that $96M Sycamore, Illinois-based Illinois Community Credit Union recently executed a contract to change its existing core data processing platform to the CU*Answers
AdvantageCIO introduces new vCIO services package
AdvantageCIO is pleased to announce a new bundled offering, Virtual CIO services. AdvantageCIO uses proven technical leaders with decades of collective experience to provide technical
Product Investments and Strategic Initiatives Fuel Client Growth for Trellance
Credit union data analytics and business intelligence leader completes significant product releases then triples the number of live clients using its signature M360 data platform
THREE ADDITIONS TO THINK 20 KEYNOTE LINE-UP BRING TOGETHER BRANDING, MEMBER EXPERIENCE AND DIGITAL BUSINESS EXPERTISE
Presentations by Choi, Gino and King Will Help Grow Credit Unions’ Share of Member Relationship Chef Roy Choi, Harvard Professor Francesca Gino and Taco Bell
PSCU Announces Annual Dividend of $25.9 Million
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has announced a patronage dividend for the 2019 fiscal year of $25.9 million, with 25%
PSCU Optimizes Contact Center Experience with Jacada
Robotic process automation enables contact center agents to be more efficient, providing an enhanced member experience for Owner credit unions PSCU, the nation’s premier payments
CO-OP PROPRIETARY DATA SHOWS CREDIT/DEBIT HOLIDAY SPEND UP IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS
Clothing Spend Decreased While Interior Furnishings Increased, Among Other Findings Credit and debit cardholders appear to be spending more on their holiday shopping this year
PSCU’s Lumin Digital Successfully Converts Mutual Security Credit Union to Digital Banking Platform
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, announced today it has successfully converted and onboarded Mutual Security Credit Union (Shelton, Conn.) to Lumin Digital’s cloud-based platform. More
CU*Answers creates multi-bill pay vendor option to enable new strategies for credit unions
CU*Answers, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based core data processing CUSO, recently revamped its bill pay and P2P configuration infrastructure to allow credit unions to support any
PSCU Bolsters Commitment to Credit Union Service Delivery with Appointment of Senior Vice President
In an effort to further enhance its commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for its Owner credit unions and their members, PSCU has announced that Kevin
CU SERVICE NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEW VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
CU Service Network (CUSN) is pleased to announce that it has selected Nathan Rogers as its new VP of Business Development and Marketing. Rogers is
University of Illinois Community Credit Union Selects PSCU’s Lumin Digital for Retail Banking and Bill Pay Support
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, announced that University of Illinois Community Credit Union (“UICCU”) has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital’s cloud-based platform as
CU*Answers’ ORD team prepares next set of leaders
The Organizational Resources Development (ORD) team at CU*Answers is preparing for the newest set of employees that will attend the newly branded “Leadership Core Skills
PSCU Announces Winners of 2019 Credit Union Magic Minute™
CUSO’s seventh annual holiday sweepstakes celebrates loyalty bond between credit unions and their members Members from eight lucky credit unions have been selected as winners
PSCU Increases Investment in Lumin Digital to $70 Million
Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, provides credit union members with a tightly integrated and customized experience that rivals the offerings available from big banks. Eighteen
CO-OP SHARES COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION THROUGH SPONSORSHIP OF NACUSO’S NEXT BIG IDEA COMPETITION
Applications for Annual Contest Accepted Through March 9, 2020 at nacusonetwork.com Harnessing the cooperative spirit of the credit union movement, CO-OP Financial Services will sponsor
PSCU Prepared for Anticipated Rapid Adoption of Contactless Cards in 2020
CUSO reports issuing more than 500,000 contactless cards this year; expects to produce more than three million in 2020 PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit
PSCU Announces $100 Million in Multi-Year Investments
PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today announced a multi-year investment of $100 million to further advance its industry-leading solutions to
CU*Answers hosts CEOs at strategic collaboration event
CU*Answers, a 100% credit union-owned CUSO, held their annual CEO Strategies conference November 11-15, 2019, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. CEOs from 50 credit unions and
CREDIT UNION EMPLOYEES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS ‘GIVING TUESDAY’ BY SIMPLY REGISTERING FOR THINK 20
CO-OP Will Donate $200 Per Registration to CUAid to Support Industry’s Disaster Relief Efforts; Computer Scientist and Entrepreneur Rana el Kaliouby Added to Conference Speaker
CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES LAUNCHES DEVELOPER PORTAL FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Central Integration Hub Makes Connecting to APIs in the CO-OP Ecosystem Easier than Ever Before Technical integration is now an easier process for credit unions
GATHER FCU PARTNERS WITH CO-OP CONTACT CENTER FOR MEMBER, CARD AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES
Handling Office Hours Overflow Leads to Goal of Providing 24/7 Live-Agent Availability Gather FCU has expanded its partnership with CO-OP Financial Services to include contact
CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES CO-SPONSORING GoCUCards CREDIT CARD SCHOOL NEXT FEBRUARY
Two-Day Event to be held at Redstone FCU in Alabama, at Reduced Registration of $745 CO-OP Financial Services announced today that it is co-sponsoring a
PSCU Simplifies Disputes Management Services with Lean Industries
Solutions enable company to standardize processes and enhance member experience for Owner credit unions PSCU, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO), today
CREDIT UNIONS WILL ACTIVATE WHAT’S NEXT AT THINK 20
Speakers, Content and Conference Experience will Deliver “How To” Strategies for Transformation and Growth; Early Bird Rate of $999 Remains Available Through November 15 THINK
Convenience Trumps Security as Main Driver Behind Consumer Payment Needs in 2019
PSCU releases second annual Eye on Payments study focusing on shifts in consumer payment preferences PSCU has announced the release of its annual Eye on
SHAUN GEHMAN JOINS CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES AS VICE PRESIDENT, SOLUTIONS DESIGN
Gehman Brings Executive-level, Fintech and Credit Union Experience to the Position Shaun Gehman has joined CO-OP Financial Services as Vice President, Solutions Design, bringing with
Regulatory Alert 10/19/19
We have been made aware this week, of a discussion draft of a Bill being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Bill would
PSCU Enhances Member Experience with NICE Actimize ActOne Extend, an Innovative AI-Infused Investigation Platform
NICE Actimize’s ActOne Extend will update PSCU’s dispute management platform by leveraging AI and machine learning while furthering scalability Supporting PSCU’s objectives of quality, service
NACUSO Commercial Lending CUSOs Urge Caution with new Appraisal Rules
The Business Services Advisory Group of the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations consists of commercial lending credit unions and CUSOs throughout the country.
Great Meadow FCU chooses eDOC Innovations
Great Meadow Federal Credit Union, based in Granville, NY, has selected eDOC Innovations to be their full document imaging provider. With eDOC’s comprehensive digital transaction
eDOC Innovations and Rate Reset announce CUSO-to-CUSO partnership
eDOC Innovations, a CUSO specializing in mobile enterprise digital transaction management solutions, is pleased to announce their new partnership with Rate Reset, the industry’s leading
MILLENNIALS VALUE TRUST AND WANT IT ALL WHEN IT COMES TO CREDIT CARDS
A new CO-OP Financial Services white paper finds the attitudes and access of Millennials to credit cards are changing, just as they are approaching their
South Bay Credit Union experiences win-win-win with credit card analysis through Xtend
Xtend Data Analytics has completed their first ever online credit card analysis. South Bay Credit Union was the first to benefit from the service. This
