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Your ATMs are an important extension of your branches, giving your members convenient access to cash, deposits, and other essential services. But providing that convenience requires your credit union to manage a complex mix of cash logistics, maintenance, monitoring, processing, security, compliance, and vendor relationships. These responsibilities can consume valuable staff time and resources that could be better directed toward your members and strategic priorities. Members ATM Alliance (MAA) offers a simpler approach. Created as a Credit Union Service Organization, MAA provides comprehensive ATM processing and management designed specifically for credit unions. Instead of coordinating multiple vendors and relying on your staff to resolve daily operational issues, you gain one experienced partner to oversee your ATM program. MAA’s full-service support includes 24/7/365 monitoring and dispatching, cash management and balancing, hardware and software maintenance, deposit processing, terminal driving and communications, compliance assistance, dispute processing, and marketing programs. Whether you want to outsource your entire ATM fleet or only select machines, MAA can customize a solution around your credit union’s operation, goals, and budget. With MAA, your credit union can reduce its operational burden, improve ATM uptime, keep technology current, and expand member convenience through access to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. Most importantly, your employees can spend less time managing machines and vendors, and more time serving members and advancing your mission. Your ATM network should strengthen the member experience, not strain your team. Let MAA handle the complexity behind every transaction so your credit union can focus on what matters most: your members! |
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Shared Cooperative Services, in partnership with InNetwork, is The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates' subsidiary for shared branching, serving 235 participating credit unions and 875 branch locations. As part of the national CO-OP Shared Branch network, Shared Cooperative Services provides credit unions with access to convenient shared branching solutions, marketing toolkits, and valuable operational resources designed to better serve their members. Shared Branching makes it easy for your members to conduct a range of transactions such as:
“People relocate. It’s a lot easier for them to maintain their membership by offering this service. We’re able to expand your branches without you putting in the necessary cost factors to do that.” |
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The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and its service corporation LEVERAGE, in partnership with Cornerstone Advisors, are excited to share AI in Credit Unions: From Experimentation to Execution whitepaper. AI is rapidly transforming financial services—but for many credit unions, the path forward remains uncertain. AI in Credit Unions: From Experimentation to Execution whitepaper explores how credit unions are leveraging AI today, where the greatest opportunities exist, and the governance, compliance, and risk considerations leaders should address before expanding their AI strategy. Inside this whitepaper, you'll discover:
Whether your credit union is just beginning its AI journey or refining an existing strategy, this resource offers practical insights to help you move forward with confidence. |
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Today's credit unions are navigating an increasingly complex operating environment. From financial reporting and staffing shortages to evolving regulatory requirements, institutions are expected to do more while maintaining exceptional service to their members. That's why The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and LEVERAGE have teamed to offer your credit union specialized expertise through Aux. While sharing a common commitment to supporting credit unions, Aux encompasses two distinct service organizations designed to strengthen operations in different ways. Aux Accounting Services, part of the LEVERAGE family of companies, delivers outsourced accounting and CFO solutions that help credit unions build stronger financial operations. Aux Compliance, part of The League, provides customized paid compliance services that complement The League’s Compliance and Risk Management’s dues-supported resources. Together, these organizations give credit unions access to experienced professionals who understand the unique operational and regulatory challenges facing the credit union movement. Aux Accounting Services: Financial Expertise That Scales with Your Credit Union As part of the LEVERAGE family of companies, Aux Accounting Services provides flexible accounting and financial management solutions designed specifically for credit unions. Whether your institution needs support with day-to-day accounting functions, assistance during staffing transitions, project-based expertise, or executive-level financial leadership, Aux serves as an extension of your internal team with professionals who understand the complexities of credit union operations. Services span the full accounting lifecycle, including:
For credit unions seeking strategic financial leadership without adding a full-time executive, Aux also offers customizable CFO Services. Institutions can tailor the level of support they need while gaining access to experienced credit union CFOs who assist with financial planning, board reporting, budgeting, forecasting, liquidity and investment strategy, regulatory preparation, and long-term organizational planning. Whether filling a temporary staffing gap or serving as a long-term strategic partner, Aux Accounting Services gives credit unions the expertise needed to strengthen financial operations and support future growth. Aux Compliance: Expanded Resources Through a Unified Team On the compliance side, The League unified Compliance and Risk Management and Aux Compliance into one team, combining complementary service models to provide broader and more flexible compliance support. The distinction remains important. The League Compliance continues to provide dues-supported compliance assistance for affiliated credit unions, delivering valuable everyday guidance as part of League membership. Aux Compliance complements those services by offering paid compliance solutions for credit unions that need additional resources, specialized expertise, or customized support beyond what is included with membership. This expanded team allows credit unions to access assistance tailored to their individual needs, including:
By bringing these teams together, credit unions benefit from deeper expertise, greater flexibility, and a wider range of service options, all while maintaining the distinct roles of League member services and Aux's customized consulting solutions. Expertise Where It Matters Most Strong financial management and sound compliance practices are foundational to every successful credit union. Through Aux Accounting Services and Aux Compliance, credit unions have access to experienced professionals who understand the financial services industry and credit union movement, recognize its unique challenges, and provide practical solutions that strengthen operations. Whether your institution is looking to enhance financial reporting, gain executive-level accounting expertise, navigate complex regulatory requirements, or supplement internal compliance resources, the Aux family offers specialized support designed to help your credit union operate with confidence today while preparing for tomorrow. LEARN MORE ABOUT AUX ACCOUNTING SERVICES | LEARN MORE ABOUT AUX COMPLIANCE |
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After 35 years of dedicated service to Virginia’s credit union system, we are honored to recognize and celebrate the retirement of David Deacon, whose career has been defined by service, partnership, and a deep commitment to helping credit unions succeed. David began his credit union career in September 1991 with Virginia League Central Credit Union, where he served as Lending and Collections Manager. In that role, he oversaw the credit union’s lending and collections functions and built a strong foundation in credit union operations and member service. In March 1997, he joined Virginia Credit Union Services, Inc., where he would go on to serve credit unions for more than two decades in a variety of leadership roles, including Director of Credit Union Services, Director of EFT Services, and Business Development. During that time, he played an important role in helping credit unions launch and grow share draft, debit card, and credit card programs. He also worked closely with credit unions on payment strategy, debit and credit card portfolio development, shared branching, and services provided through key partners including Credit Union 24/Culiance, Fiserv, and FIS. In January 2021, David was named Vice President of Virginia Credit Union Services, Inc., where he managed the Virginia League’s service corporation, including strategic partnerships and education and professional development offerings. He also served as Executive Vice President of the Credit Union Service Company of Virginia, LLC, supporting shared branching programs in Virginia and South Carolina, as well as one stand-alone branch through December 2025. Following the merger of the League of Southeast Credit Unions and the Virginia Credit Union League, David continued his service as Vice President of Virginia Business Development with LEVERAGE. In this role, he helped expand additional products and services into the Virginia market, continuing his long-standing focus on connecting credit unions with solutions that support their growth, operations, and service to members. Over the course of his career, David has been a trusted partner to credit unions across Virginia and beyond. His work has touched nearly every part of the service corporation landscape, from payments and shared branching to strategic partnerships, business development, and professional education. His knowledge, relationships, and steady commitment have left a lasting mark on the credit union movement. As of his retirement, David will have served 35 years and 14 days [or 1,822 weeks] in support of Virginia credit unions. Please join us in congratulating David on an incredible career and thanking him for his many years of service, leadership, and dedication to the credit union mission. We wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement. |
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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. As part of the company’s commitment to providing information related to the recent cybersecurity incident, TruStage has launched a resource hub for the people and businesses it serves. |