Elan, IBT Partner To Offer EFT Solutions
CEDAR PARK, Texas-Integrated Bank Technology (IBT) has announced a strategic alliance with Elan Financial Services to provide financial institutions with IBT's core processing applications and Elan's ATM and debit processing services. In addition to the core ATM and debit solutions, IBT customers will have access to fraud management solutions, debit card marketing and rewards programs, and the MoneyPass surcharge free ATM network.
For info: www.ibanktech.net
CUES Teams Up With O.M. Financial
MADISON, Wis.-CUES has partnered with O.M. Financial Group to provide credit unions with access to a wide range of affordable executive benefits plans. O.M. Financial will be working with Elite Capital Management Group, LLC, Middletown, Conn., to offer CUES Yield Enhancement to credit unions for the pre-funding of their employee benefits.
Separately, CUES reported that its CUES Executive Search, a partnership with John M. Floyd & Associates Esecutive Search Group, has placed nearly 20 executives since launching a little more than a year ago.
For info: www.cues.org
Capital Infusion Campaign Successful
COLUMBIA, S.C.-Palmetto Cooperative Services, LLC (PCS) said it has completed a successful campaign to raise additional capital, with 26 South Carolina CUs joining South Carolina Service Corporation (SCSC) to provide more than $8 million in capital.
For info: www. palmettocoop.com
Momentum 100% LEED Accredited
SEATTLE-Design/build firm Momentum reported 100% of its project management
staff has achieved LEED accreditation, the U.S. Green Building Council's national rating system for sustainable buildings.
For info: www.momentumbuilds.com
ActivePassive Portfolios Launched
SAN DIEGO-CUSO Financial Services, L.P., has launched the ActivePassive Portfolios on the CUSO Asset Management (CAM) platform. The ActivePassive portfolios, managed by FundQuest, provide a blend of both active and passive (index-based) investment strategies.
For info: www.fundquest.com or www.cusonet.com
CUs Make Grade In Student Lending
WASHINGTON-Three credit unions were named among the nation's top-ranked private student lenders, according to an independent analyst. Addison Avenue FCU, NASA FCU and Northwest FCU-all of whom have partnered with Credit Union Student Choice in offering a private student lending program-were at the top of the rankings issued by Student Lending Analytics (SLA), a research and advisory firm focused on finding the best lenders for students.
For info: www.studentchoice.org or studentlendinganalytics.com/ratings.html
