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Lumin Digital Expands Senior Leadership Team with the Appointment of Lisa Sutton as Chief Talent Officer

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

SAN RAMON, Calif., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Digital (Lumin), a leading fintech company specializing in digital banking solutions, continues to strengthen its senior leadership team with the appointment of Lisa Sutton as chief talent officer (CTO).

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  • SAN RAMON, Calif., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Digital (Lumin), a leading fintech company specializing in digital banking solutions, continues to strengthen its senior leadership team with the appointment of Lisa Sutton as chief talent officer (CTO).
  • "Lisa has led impactful culture and employee experience programs focused on engagement, strengths, and well-being, directly contributing to strong business outcomes," said Jeff Chambers, CEO and founder of Lumin Digital.
  • "Lumin's robust culture speaks volumes to the leadership style and philosophy that prioritizes the growth and well-being of every employee.
  • I look forward to helping cultivate current and new talent to ensure that each employee reaches their full potential."

SRM Welcomes Financial Services Sales and Growth Veteran Chris Gunnare to the Firm

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Friday, April 5, 2024

SRM (Strategic Resource Management), a trusted advisory firm serving financial institutions globally, announced that Chris Gunnare is joining the business and will serve as an Executive Vice President, supporting growth initiatives and client services.

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  • SRM (Strategic Resource Management), a trusted advisory firm serving financial institutions globally, announced that Chris Gunnare is joining the business and will serve as an Executive Vice President, supporting growth initiatives and client services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240405677094/en/
    Chris Gunnare joins SRM as an Executive Vice President, supporting growth initiatives and client services.
  • Prior to joining SRM, Gunnare spent six years at PSCU as a client advocate and leading new business sales teams to back-to-back company record-breaking sales years in 2022 and 2023.
  • "SRM understands its role in helping financial institutions survive and thrive against the headwinds of our times, and that energizes me for this new challenge," said Chris Gunnare.

Kinective Appoints Charles Fagan, III and Patrick Ghilani to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

GILBERT, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinective, a leading provider of connectivity, workflow and analytics software for the banking sector, today announced the addition of Charles "Chuck" Fagan, III and Patrick "Pat" Ghilani to its Board of Directors. The new board appointees join Kinective at a pivotal moment of growth and expansion for the company.

Key Points: 
  • The new board appointees join Kinective at a pivotal moment of growth and expansion for the company.
  • Chuck brings a wealth of experience to guide how we can bring even greater value to the banking community.
  • I am thrilled they will be adding their considerable insight and talents to our already seasoned board."
  • Fagan is president and CEO of PSCU/Co-op Solutions, an integrated financial technology solutions provider and a Kinective reseller partner since 2023.

Cornerstone Advisors Completes Record Number of Successful Bank and Credit Union Technology System Conversions

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Advisors, a leading management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions and fintech firms, announced today that the company has hit a historical record with the successful completion of 32 core, digital and payment system conversions within a single year. These clients represent banks and credit unions ranging from $300 million to $10 billion in assets.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Advisors , a leading management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions and fintech firms, announced today that the company has hit a historical record with the successful completion of 32 core, digital and payment system conversions within a single year.
  • These clients represent banks and credit unions ranging from $300 million to $10 billion in assets.
  • "And while that was a big one, the accomplishment we're most proud of this year was our team's completion of five different core system conversions in a single weekend."
  • We remain steadfast in our goal of serving as a trusted partner to support their transformation journeys," Smith concluded.

Power Financial Credit Union to Donate $10,000 to Local Charities as Winner of PSCU's Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Power Financial Credit Union (PFCU), one of South Florida's largest credit unions, is excited to announce that they were one of the ten credit unions selected to win $10,000 to donate to the charities of their choice through PSCU's Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes. The fourth annual PSCU-sponsored reward campaign is intended to increase member engagement and loyalty, all while giving back to the communities in which credit unions and their members live and work.

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  • PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Power Financial Credit Union (PFCU) , one of South Florida's largest credit unions, is excited to announce that they were one of the ten credit unions selected to win $10,000 to donate to the charities of their choice through PSCU 's Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes.
  • "At Power Financial Credit Union, we believe in the transformative power of supporting local charitable causes, particularly those dedicated to the well-being of children in our community."
  • At Power Financial Credit Union, we believe in the transformative power of supporting local charitable causes, particularly those dedicated to the well-being of children in our community.
  • We extend our heartfelt thanks to Power Financial Credit Union for their dedication to the well-being of children in Broward County."

Amount Unveils New Digital Origination and Decisioning Platform

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Amount, a global banking technology platform powering consumer and small business account opening, loan origination and financing, today unveiled its new and unified Digital Origination and Decisioning SaaS Platform.

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  • Amount, a global banking technology platform powering consumer and small business account opening, loan origination and financing, today unveiled its new and unified Digital Origination and Decisioning SaaS Platform.
  • The new platform delivers a comprehensive, cloud-based solution designed to offer banks a performance advantage in high-velocity account origination.
  • Enabling financial institutions to readily cross-sell new lending products, leverage analytics and insights across all products, and draw connections between common profiles generated across the platform.
  • Superior risk decisioning: Amount’s built-in fraud and verification solution, including its proprietary fraud score, is pre-configured with risk mitigation tools around digital identity and income verification.

Redwood Credit Union Selects Lumin Digital For Enhanced Digital Banking Services

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Digital announced today that Santa Rosa-based Redwood Credit Union (Redwood) has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital's cloud-native platform for online and mobile digital banking solutions.

Key Points: 
  • SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Digital announced today that Santa Rosa-based Redwood Credit Union (Redwood) has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital's cloud-native platform for online and mobile digital banking solutions.
  • Founded in 1950, Redwood Credit Union has been helping people reach their financial goals and dreams for more than seven decades.
  • Lumin Digital, a cloud-native digital banking platform, elevates credit union member experiences to match larger financial institutions.
  • "Redwood is one of the leaders of the credit union movement today," said Jeff Chambers, founder and CEO of Lumin Digital.

Filene Launches Two New Centers of Excellence Addressing Evolving Needs of Credit Unions, Members, and the Community

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Filene Research Institute recently launched the Center for The Credit Union of the Future with fellow Lamont Black of DePaul University and the Center for Leadership, Strategy & Governance with fellow Amy Hillman of Arizona State University.

Key Points: 
  • Filene's two new research center topics are reflective of the most pressing needs credit union leaders face today.
  • Generous support for the Center for the Credit Union of the Future is provided by America First Credit Union, Kinecta, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, Orange County's Credit Union, PSCU, Summit Credit Union and Trellance.
  • The credit union value proposition is powerful and we are here to help credit unions adapt in a changing world.
  • Generous support for the Center for Leadership, Strategy & Governance is provided by Community Financial Credit Union, Desert Financial Credit Union, Suncoast Credit Union, TruStage, University Credit Union, and Visions Federal Credit Union.

40 years and counting: First South Financial CEO and President, Dr. Craig Esrael, adds another 10 years to his record of "Longest tenured CEO of a Top 10 banking institution in the entire region"

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

2023 marks Esrael's 40th year as CEO and President of First South Financial, and it's not just because he's a great guy.

Key Points: 
  • 2023 marks Esrael's 40th year as CEO and President of First South Financial, and it's not just because he's a great guy.
  • Out of 4,813 credit unions in the nation, First South Financial is ranked in the top 12% in asset size.
  • Similarly, Bauer's has given First South Financial 5-stars, its highest rating, for the past 29 years.
  • First South Financial is the fourth most efficient credit union in the nation with an average efficiency ratio of 37%.

USALLIANCE Financial Partners with Lumin Digital for Enhanced Digital Banking Services

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Aimed to launch at USALLIANCE in July 2023, Lumin's cloud-based online and mobile digital banking platform will deliver enhanced safety and security features and seamless digital integration.

Key Points: 
  • Aimed to launch at USALLIANCE in July 2023, Lumin's cloud-based online and mobile digital banking platform will deliver enhanced safety and security features and seamless digital integration.
  • Lumin will also enable USALLIANCE to provide users with real-time updates and features that simplify everyday banking.
  • "USALLIANCE is committed to equipping its members with the right digital tools to create financial success and pursue their dreams, and Lumin Digital is committed to that same mission," said Lisa Daniels, chief delivery officer of Lumin Digital.
  • USALLIANCE Federal Credit Union, dba USALLIANCE Financial is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution offering a full range of checking, savings, and loan products.