Modernized association bolsters capacity to serve credit unionsJuan Fernandez Ceballos, president/CEO of the Louisiana Credit Union League, has ushered in a new era of state-level leadership for its member credit unions. “The league has been serving credit unions across Louisiana admirably, and we intend to build upon that,” Fernandez said...
ATLANTA, July 18, 2023 – William Mills Agency, the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, announced it has appointed Tom Duke as the agency’s new CFO. Duke joins WMA with over two decades of experience in professional accounting and finance roles.Before joining the WMA team, Duke ser...
HopeSouth Credit Union CEO Faye Crocker points out that her credit union’s service area in Abbeville County, SC, has some relatively inexpensive homes for sale. The problem often is the residents still need help to be able to afford them. “We’re a small credit union. It’s hard to be a mortgage lender as a $30 million,” Crocker explai...
Community financial institutions have found themselves at a crossroads. With account holders demanding more from technology and the proliferation of fintech options readily available, the pressure to maintain relevance and prominence in consumers’ lives is mounting. While an increasing number of consumers are embracing third-party fintechs for ro...
They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but can it be found in places one might not normally expect to find it?For non-profit organizations reliant on the charity of their supporters, the typical bake sale, golf outing or 50/50 drawing are the most prevalent. Charitable organizations and countless others make up an endless choir of voices, sharing ...
Much of the work we do with credit unions is focused on setting and achieving sales goals. Often credit unions reach out to us because they are not reaching their goals or the potential they know is possible, and they feel that opportunity is being missed. Does this sound familiar to you?Missed opportunity hampers the credit union’s growth and su...
Annual fundraiser supports Children’s Health of Orange County in its mission to build healthy futures for children. Tustin, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2023) – SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised more than $63,000 for Children’s...
Where is it? It is in your consumer charge off portfolio. Even though you’ve already written it down to zero, there’s money in that portfolio. A lot more money than you may think. And we’ll help you put it back on your balance sheet.You can use this money to improve your capital ratio, fund current and future loan demand, pay member dividends...
In the face of inflation and economic uncertainty, consumers are increasingly seeking ways to make their money go farther. Community financial institutions’ dedication to service and the mass amount of customer and member data they have makes them the ideal trusted partner to step up and help consumers during this turbulence. But doing so effecti...
Virginia Beach, VA (September 8, 2023) – Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce the expansion of its executive team, welcoming its new chief legal officer, Melissa Stratton Moffa. Melissa most recently served as senior director, associate general counsel, and privacy officer for Pentagon Federal Credit Union and brings a wea...
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