Membership Matters

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce that Sean McNair has been appointed as the organization’s new Chief Experience Officer following the recent retirement of Sundae Franklin.“We are excited to welcome Sean to this key leadership role,” said Craig J. Knell, President and CEO of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. “Sean brings an impressive track record of leadership, innovation,

Newly revamped awards program celebrates leadership, innovation, community impact and the people moving Connecticut’s credit union movement forwardConnecticut’s Credit Unions proudly celebrated the recipients of the 2026 Momentum Awards, recognizing outstanding credit unions, professionals, volunteers and initiatives making a difference for members and communities across the state.Introduced along

Connecticut’s Credit Unions joins the Neighboring Food Co-op Association in celebrating the contributions of co-operatives across the stateClick image to learn more and see participating credit unions. This October, co-operatives and credit unions throughout Connecticut and across the United States are celebrating Co-op Month, an annual observance that has highlighted the co-op business model nati

Brandon and his family. Members of Mutual Security Credit Union.Member’s journey from a 24% auto loan to homeownership and small-business ownership exemplifies the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People”Connecticut’s Credit Unions has named Mutual Security Credit Union and member Brandon recipients of the inaugural 2026 Member Impact Award, recognizing an extraordinary member journey th

For many people, getting the keys to a first home is a milestone years in the making. Sikorsky Credit Union is helping members get closer to that moment with the launch of its new First-Time Homebuyer Program.The program was created to make the path to homeownership more accessible and easier to navigate for first-time buyers. Eligible members may benefit from a reduced mortgage rate, closing cost

Learn how straight-through processing helps credit unions approve auto loans faster, strengthen dealerships, and win more deals.Author: OrigenceThe moment a borrower sits down at a dealership to finance a vehicle, the clock starts. Delays cost deals, and hesitation opens business opportunities to faster competitors. Credit unions that have invested in straight-through processing are turning that p

Connecticut's strongest financial partner, today announced the launch of CashPlease®, a new short-term loan option designed to provide eligible members with greater access to funds when facing unexpected expenses.The CashPlease loan expands American Eagle’s lending options by considering a member’s existing relationship with the Credit Union and deposit transaction history as part of the underwrit

The National Credit Union Foundation today announced 24 credit unions were selected to receive funding through its At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant. The Foundation originally made $500,000 available for the grant cycle but, after receiving the largest response to a call for applications in the grant program's history, added an additional $150,000, bringing total funding to $647,600 to supp

At Credit Unions Building Financial Independence (CUBFI), the charitable foundation of Connecticut’s Credit Unions, we maximize the impact of your donations by investing in the people who strengthen and advance the credit union movement. One way we do this is by supporting leadership development through the National Credit Union Foundation’s Development Education (DE) Program. Each year, CUBFI pro

American Eagle Financial Credit Union (“American Eagle”), Connecticut's largest community credit union, recently announced the latest recipients of its Cash Back to the Community program: the Vernon Youth Football and Cheerleading program, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut & Western Massachusetts, and The Cornerstone Foundation. Cash Back to the Community transforms members' every

Discover strategic insights and credit union specific solutionsFinovateFall 2026, the leading fintech innovation event, is taking place September 9-11, 2026 in New York, and will bring together over 2,000 senior-level decision-makers from the entire fintech ecosystem, including 300+ from credit unions and community banks. This year’s event will deliver over 55 hours of content designed to equip fi

Connecticut’s Credit Unions has announced a new partnership with Rippleshot, a fraud analytics company that gives credit unions tools to catch fraud earlier, without needing a bigger team to do it.Fraud Interceptor analyzes patterns across a broad network of financial institutions to identify high-risk merchants and emerging fraud trends, so your team can write proactive blocking rules before loss

Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, today announced its new Risk Alert Manager, a fully integrated risk mitigation solution that allows Velera credit unions to monitor and respond to potential fraud events in near real time.As fraud volume and sophistication continue to increase, financial institu

Deepfake and synthetic identity fraud are reshaping risk. Learn how credit unions use AI-driven verification to detect fraud earlier. By: Origence Deepfake fraud has quickly become a defining risk for financial institutions. Advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI) are enabling fraudsters to impersonate real members with convincing audio, video, and synthetic identities, often at scale.

Sikorsky Credit Union is proud to announce it has been recognized with two Best of Milford Awards, earning the titles of Best Credit Union and Best Business Banking Sevices. Presented annually by the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, the awards celebrate local businesses within the community.Selected through public voting, the Best of Milford Awards honor businesses that consistently deliver e

One of Sacred Heart University's most visible athletic venues will soon bear the name Sikorsky Credit Union Field, reflecting a multi-year naming rights agreement between the University and the Fairfield County-based financial institution.Campus Field, the sports facility that sits at the top of the Park Avenue Campus, will now be known as Sikorsky Credit Union Field. SHU football, men’s and women

TruStage recently identified a cybersecurity incident affecting its environment and immediately activated its incident response and recovery protocols. The company has engaged external cybersecurity experts to support containment, remediation and recovery efforts, and that work remains ongoing.TruStage is continuing to work carefully and urgently to understand the facts, and the company will commu

New Report examines how digital money is reshaping payments, deposits and the strategic role of credit unionsWorld Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released a new white paper examining how stablecoins are reshaping the financial infrastructure that credit unions and other cooperative financial institutions rely on to serve their members.The white paper, How Digital Money Is Impacting Credit Un

Sikorsky Credit Union is proud to announce we have once again been named the #1 Credit Union in Connecticut on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 - our seventh consecutive year earning the state's top ranking.As other institutions move up, down, or out of the rankings, Sikorsky Credit Union has consistently held the #1 spot in Connecticut, reflecting our unwavering commi

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Momentum Awards, Connecticut’s Credit Unions’ refreshed awards program celebrating the people, credit unions, campaigns, and member stories that are pushing the Connecticut credit union movement forward.Each year, Connecticut’s Credit Unions is proud to recognize outstanding accomplishments by credit union management, staff, volunteers, and credit unions that