Baxter Credit Union has become the first credit union to go live with a proposed credit union standard for the integration of CU data across diverse channels, a specification being called CU Financial Exchange, or CUFX.

NARFE Converts To Episys

In what amounts to its biggest brick-and-mortar undertaking to date, PSCU has opened a 9,050 square-foot state-of-the-art data center in Phoenix, which supports nearly 700 of its member-owner credit union clients.

Months after launching CO-OP Financial Services' virtual credit union branch, Sprig, Cal Center CU reports it has experienced increases in mobile-user transactions while adapting to a smartphone learning curve.

Having a Facebook page that simply underscores available banking services doesn't equate to interactions with members, a lesson University of New Orleans Federal Credit Union realized once it changed its social media approach.

After years of hunkering down on capital improvements, rebounding bottom lines at many credit unions have core conversions or technology upgrades back on the expenditures budget for 2013 and 2014.

LAS VEGAS-Two experienced indirect lenders, both with $7.3-billion Security Service FCU in San Antonio, have some advice on the relationship builders that have led to SSFCU's indirect lending portfolio growing to nearly $5 billion.

Compensation Survey Now Open

Below are highlights from Credit Union Journal's Grow Show.

It was great to see many credit union leaders in agreement that the rebounding economy and housing market will bring opportunities to credit unions in the area of mortgage lending.

Despite the lure of online banking, ensuring a positive branch experience is still one of the best ways to retain existing members and grow their loyalty.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson, the cantankerous jurist who presided over the Microsoft antitrust case and the drug trial of Washington Mayor Marion Barry, and threatened NCUA with a contempt charge after suggesting it was a “rogue” federal agency, died at his home outside Washington Saturday from complications of cancer at 76.

A selection of images featuring credit unions’ efforts in their communities.

DENVER – The former branch manager of the Westerra CU in Lakewood was sentenced to two years in a jail work-release program for stealing almost $80,000 from the credit union.

RIDGECREST, Calif. – AltaOne FCU has signed with Geezeo to offer the company’s integrated, white label personal financial management solution and engagement banking platform.

OCEANSIDE, N.Y. – Ocean Christopher FCU has signed with cuautocoupon to offer the company’s savings program for auto service, parts or accessories.

TAMPA, Fla. – Grow Financial FCU has signed a three-year contract renewal with AXIS Data Solutions to provide monthly statement processing for its more than 186,300 members.

MADISON, Wis. – Four local families will be pitted against each other to see who can save the most money and cut the most debt over the next six months in competition for a $10,000 prize in Summit CU’s Project Money.

AMARILLO, Texas – A former loan officer at Pampa Teachers FCU last week was sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for a fraud that drained more than $442,000 from the credit union.

EUGENE, Ore. – Fast-growing Northwest Community CU will break ground Monday on a new 67,000-square-foot headquarters, which will provide one-third more space than its current offices.