THE market

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Credit union consulting firm Dollar Associates has announced a strategic partnership with TRISCEND, LLC, a provider of executive benefit, compensation and succession planning for credit unions and other not-for-profit organizations.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif—CO-OP Financial Services reported it established a new annual record by processing more than 6.6 billion credit, debit, electronic funds transfer and shared branch transactions on behalf of its credit union clients in 2017, the company reported.

ST. LOUIS–Guy Kawasaki, who rose to fame as the “chief evangelist” for Apple and who has also consulted on numerous other brands, will deliver a keynote address during PSCU’s Member Forum in April.

TYSONS Va.—PenFed Credit Union announced it has achieved $1 billion in mortgage loan rate resets over an 18-month period, helping its members receive the best rates available when it’s time to refinance their 5/5 adjustable rate mortgages (5/5 ARM).

LOMBARD, Ill.—2017 proved to be a good year for the U.S. from an economic perspective and for the financial industry as well, with new record highs achieved in the stock market, much stronger GDP growth – especially in the second and third quarters – and continued improvement in real estate sales and values, noted Raddon.