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Independent Bank is set to acquire HCB Financial in a $70.2M deal, expanding its footprint between Grand Rapids and Lansing. The merger strengthens community banking capabilities, boosts lending capacity and enhances growth across Michigan’s high-potential markets. #Banking #MergersAndAcquisitions #CommunityBanking #Finance #Michigan #GrowthStrategy bit.ly/3PKXW1g

From a 7-minute demo to an iconic brand symbol 👟🔥 Tyfone’s red Chucks helped the #RedShoeCrew stand out, signal unity, and show what true partnership looks like in digital banking. Serious about innovation. Never afraid to have fun. #DigitalBanking #Fintech #BrandStory #CommunityBanks #CreditUnions bit.ly/4s43q6i

Cook Solutions Group (CSG) provides security, ATM, and operational technology solutions for financial institutions. Through this partnership, Tyfone customers gain access to integrated banking security technologies, automation tools, and managed services designed to enhance operational efficiency and protect financial institutions. Download the CSG guide! bit.ly/3Pf3XDj

Branches aren’t disappearing—they’re evolving. Credit unions have a chance to turn physical locations into trust hubs that deepen relationships, support communities and complement digital banking. The future isn’t branch vs. digital—it’s both, done right. #CreditUnions #Banking #DigitalTransformation #MemberExperience #CommunityFinance #Innovation bit.ly/4du9gZB

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has opened a new branch in Whitmire, S.C., restoring in-person banking nearly two years after the town lost its last bank. The move highlights a growing effort by credit unions to serve communities left behind by branch closures. #CreditUnions #CommunityBanking #FinancialAccess #BankingDeserts #LocalImpact bit.ly/4sjY1HZ

Credit unions are redefining digital success—moving beyond logins to focus on trust, data and real financial outcomes. From Connecticut to Idaho, institutions are investing in personalized, frictionless experiences that improve members’ financial health and long-term stability. #CreditUnions #DigitalBanking #Fintech #MemberExperience #FinancialHealth #Innovation #DataDriven bit.ly/40CryjK

Tyfone is partnering with Prestige Community Credit Union to power next-gen digital banking with its nFinia® platform—bringing enhanced member experiences, AI-driven innovation and stronger fraud protection to nearly 8,000 members in Greater Dallas. #CreditUnions #DigitalBanking #Fintech #AI #FraudPrevention #Innovation #MemberExperience bit.ly/4lzILUJ

GECU CEO Crystal Long will retire after 15 years, as the El Paso credit union reports strong earnings growth and expands into New Mexico with its planned acquisition of Bank of the Southwest. A leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment for the $4.6B institution. #CreditUnions #Leadership #Banking #Finance #Growth #MergersAndAcquisitions bit.ly/47pTn2L

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A new forecast from TruStage projects the U.S. economy will grow 2.4% in 2026 as inflation stays above the Federal Reserve’s target and credit union loan growth rebounds as interest rates gradually decline. #CreditUnions #Economy #InterestRates #Banking #Finance #EconomicOutlook #Lending #Fintech bit.ly/4lzR7Mb

For nearly 90 years, Oregonians CU ($341M, 27K members) has led with heart—pairing community impact with digital innovation. Since partnering with Tyfone in 2020, it’s delivered a seamless launch and standout 4.6-star ratings across seven branches. People helping people, powered by trust. #CreditUnions #DigitalBanking #Community #Fintech #Oregon bit.ly/3NcyYag

“I’ve never had a vendor that I could depend on as much as I could Cubus, and that has proceeded with Tyfone. They are there the instant if something happens, and it’s just amazing. They are probably the best vendor I’ve ever had.” -- Jean Blair, VP of Information Technology, OUCU Financial bit.ly/3WUNwfY

Nymeo Federal Credit Union has received approval from the National Credit Union Administration to expand its field of membership into new counties across Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, bringing the Frederick-based institution closer to Greater Baltimore and marking the largest geographic expansion in its history. #CreditUnions #Banking #Maryland #Baltimore #FinancialServices #CommunityBanking bit.ly/4cMPWGQ

In a new op-ed, DCUC’s Jason Stverak pushes back on the banking lobby’s latest campaign against credit unions, arguing the real issue isn’t tax status but competition with the cooperative model that returns value to members. #CreditUnions #Banking #Finance #CooperativeFinance #DCUC #FinancialServices #BankingPolicy bit.ly/4cMIxHp

The latest credit union-buying-bank deal -- announced this week -- landed in Wisconsin. But Florida and Illinois in many ways have become ground zero for this shift, leading the nation in credit union–bank acquisitions as not-for-profit cooperatives push deeper into traditional banking territory. In 2025 alone, 16 such deals were announced nationwide, with Illinois outpacing every other state. bit.ly/3Ls4CQa

AI lender Upstart plans to apply for a national bank charter, a move that could reshape how fintech firms operate within the regulated banking system. The company says an AI-built bank would streamline lending and strengthen partnerships with banks and credit unions. #Fintech #DigitalBanking #AI #BankingInnovation #Lending #CreditUnions #BankingNews bit.ly/3OX2y4l

Sequential thinking no longer works in today’s volatile financial landscape, argues Olden Lane CEO Michael Macchiarola. Credit unions must move beyond step-by-step strategy and tackle lending, deposits, technology, and member growth simultaneously to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. #CreditUnions #Finance #Strategy #Fintech #Banking #Leadership bit.ly/40lSx30

Elevations Credit Union has named longtime executive Michael Calcote as its new president and CEO, succeeding retiring leader Gerry Agnes. Calcote previously served as CFO and chief risk officer and helped guide the Colorado credit union’s financial strategy and growth. #CreditUnions #Leadership #Banking #Finance #Colorado bit.ly/4dbkBO4

@JeffMarsico @ABABankers Why are they so rare?

Banks can do credit union deals. We had a panel on it at the @ABABankers Washington Summit. linkedin.com/posts/daviddar…