A look at Credit Union Journal partners that will be a part of
SWBC
Headquartered in San Antonio, SWBC is a diversified financial services company providing a range of insurance, mortgage, and investment services to financial institutions, businesses, and individuals. SWBC is committed to providing quality products, outstanding service, and customized solutions in all 50 states. For more information, visit SWBC's website at
PSCU
PSCU is a cooperative and the nation's leading CUSO, owned by nearly 700 Member-Owner credit unions. The company offers credit, debit and prepaid card programs, EMV solutions, mobile and virtual wallets, industry leading fraud management, strategic consulting across multiple business disciplines, and eCommerce solutions — all backed by 24/7/365 multi-channel member support. PSCU has the industry knowledge, partnerships and strategies to help credit unions engage with their consumers and win in the digital and mobile financial services space. For more information, visit
Lasertec
Lasertec is the nation's expert in secure statement printing, mailing, eDelivery, data storage and custom design solutions. For 28 years, Lasertec has been in partnership with credit unions nationwide. Lasertec's Intelligent Document (I.D.) suite provides your members with an interactive eStatement experience through I.D. Platform; increases your revenue with targeted I.D. Integrated Marketing; and provides 24/7 online access to all of your jobs with I.D. Connect. Lasertec is SSAE 16 II compliant and follows NCUA and CUNA compliance and standards to ensure your member data is protected.
Amherst Securities Group
Amherst Securities Group's Credit Union Team focuses solely on the unique needs of credit union investors in the fixed income markets. Our purpose is to make appropriate recommendations that structure the credit union's investment portfolio in accordance with board-directed policy, and to augment those recommendations with exceptional service. We have extensive knowledge of both the credit union industry and the fixed income markets, allowing us to offer uncommon expertise to our clients.
In addition, we provide the utmost in support, education and training, and concise month-end accounting for all credit union investments consistent with NCUA 703 investment regulation.
The working relationships we have established with our CU partners are based on trust that has stood the test of time and cycles of economic volatility. With over 103 years of combined experience, our team delivers proven investment solutions for our Credit Union Partners.
Visit us at Booth # 511 at the 2014 Government Affairs Conference. For more information about Amherst Securities Group Credit Union Team, visit us online at
Pentegra
At Pentegra, our objective is simple: deliver retirement plan solutions with the highest level of integrity. Since our founding by the Federal Home Loan Bank System more than 70 years ago, we've viewed retirement planning through the eyes of our clients and their employees. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, because expert governance focused on plan and participant success leads to better results.
Pentegra offers a full range of retirement programs for credit unions. With every retirement solution, we bring the same focus — relieving you of the fiduciary and administrative burdens that come with sponsoring a retirement plan.
For more information, contact Michael Natyshak, National Director Credit Unions & Trust Services, at
SYMITAR
Symitar® is the recognized technology leader. Combining robust, proven core processing systems with a full range of complementary solutions, we're able to meet the technology needs of virtually any size credit union.
Symitar boasts many of today's most progressive, growth-oriented credit unions. We continue to push forward with the development of both core and complementary solutions, ensuring that our clients have the technology they need, when they need it.
According to the 2014 Callahan Credit Union Core Processors Market Share Guide, Symitar remains the leading technology provider for credit unions over $25 million in assets, including credit unions over $1 billion in assets. At greater than 99 percent, we have the highest retention rate of any major processor. Many CEOs are repeat customers, choosing Symitar again and again as they move from one credit union to the next. These CEOs recognize the value of partnering with the technology leader.
UNITED SOLUTIONS COMPANY
United Solutions Company (USC) is a full-service, technology Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) and Application Service Provider (ASP) with over 30 years of experience serving credit unions and credit union shared service centers all over the country. Since 1983, we have understood the needs of credit unions and have established a proven track record of exceptional service, integrity, efficiency and innovation. We offer a comprehensive suite of products and services, from core data processing, ATM intercept processing, and check 21 services, to a more affordable picture card program, hosted vendor due diligence and board reports sites, and imaging equipment and service. We are committed to providing solutions for a new economy - let us become your partner in success. Visit us at
CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES
Join the Evolution of the credit union movement. Visit CO-OP at GAC, and explore how far the world of payments has come and where it's heading. Hear about the latest trends and opportunities to engage consumers with the experiences they're seeking. Learn about card controls and alerts. Mobile wallets and P2P transactions. And branch transformation that's redefining the role of brick-and-mortar locations. Be there every step of the way. And with CO-OP, always be evolving.
California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
A leading force and advocate for credit unions every day, the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues is the country's largest credit union trade association, representing more than 300 member credit unions in California and Nevada with more than 9 million members and $124 billion in assets. The Leagues' five business units offer targeted support and solutions to boost revenue potential in responsive marketing, employee benefits, strategic planning, video production, and compliance. We help our member credit unions succeed by providing access to hundreds of member-exclusive resources, including news, advocacy information, compliance and regulatory resources, member growth, and retention solutions.
Credit Union Executives Society
CUES is in the business of leadership potential. With a legacy of service spanning more than 50 years, we measure our success one leader at a time. As credit unions face uncharted territory and boundless challenges, CUES stands as the galvanizing force for our members to sharpen their skills.
We are the undisputed talent development source for credit union executives, board members and future leaders. If you are ready to invest in yourself, we'll give you the tools to propel your career and your credit union's success.
Because human potential is limitless, so too, is the value of CUES.
CitizensFirst
Collaboration in Motion: Historically the word "merger" brings with it a barrage of negative thoughts: failure, staff cuts and painful transitions to a consolidated world. But CitizensFirst, Lakeview and Best Advantage Credit Unions are changing the course of history with our fresh, new approach to mergers, creating with it a new chapter in sustainability and relevancy for the credit union industry. This is a cooperative based on collaboration and values that guide our beliefs and justify our actions. What will emerge is a cultural belief system that is woven into the fabric of our organization — a system guided by the seven cooperative principles that represents passionate and agile freedom in a constrained industry. This new merger approach is so unique that the industry's research expert, Filene Research Institute, has offered to research and report on its findings. For a free copy of the report, sign up at
