NEW YORK—Municipal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the New York metropolitan area, has been named to the 2026 Forbes America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions list, earning recognition as one of the most highly regarded credit unions in New York.
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RICHARDSON, Texas—Texans Credit Union has been named the top-ranked credit union in Texas on the 2026 Forbes America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions list, earning the No. 1 position based on consumer evaluations of trust, service and overall member satisfaction.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia on the 2026 edition of Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions list, marking the fifth consecutive year the institution has earned the national recognition.
IOWA—Serve Credit Union and First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT) have distributed $18,700 to 11 nonprofit organizations through the credit union’s Charitable Donation Account (CDA), part of its Serve with Purpose community giving initiative.
SAN DIEGO—Cal Coast Credit Union Chief Information Officer Vasu Sambasivam has been recognized as a 2026 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal, which cited his professional achievements and contributions to the community.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—Teachers Federal Credit Union said it has raised more than $1.1 million for Children's Miracle Network, marking a record fundraising year and bringing its total support for the charity to more than $3 million since 2023.
PHOENIX—Desert Financial Credit Union has appointed Jamie Britton as chief financial officer, adding a financial services executive with more than 25 years of experience in banking, treasury management and strategic planning as the Arizona-based credit union continues to expand its operations.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Nuvision Credit Union said it has completed the second year of its How Money Works financial education program at Costa Mesa High School, with 100 students participating during the 2025-26 school year and more than 225 students taking part since the initiative launched two years ago.
SAN DIEGO—Cal Coast Credit Union has promoted Antonia Luna to chief operating officer, elevating a longtime executive who has held a series of leadership roles during her nearly decade-long tenure with the organization.
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.—Revity Credit Union has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to four local high school seniors through its 2026 College Scholarship Program, recognizing students for their academic achievements, dedication and future career aspirations. Each student received a $2,500 scholarship.