Credit unions partner with fintech to compete with big banks
Credit unions leverage fintech partnerships to enhance digital services and stay competitive with larger banks.
MD credit unions strengthen ties with small businesses
As community banks consolidate, Maryland small businesses are turning to credit unions for modern tools, local service and strong relationships.
Towson University, SECU renew arena naming rights agreement
Towson University announced a seven-year partnership with SECU for exclusive naming rights to the Tigers' arena.
Montgomery County comedy club dedicated to supporting local nonprofits
Is there a joke about a banker walking into a comedy club? If so, Irwin Weinstein, owner of Give a Hoot Comedy Club in Gaithersburg, probably wrote it.
SECU lands naming rights to Maryland Stadium in 10-year deal
SECU announced a 10-year sponsorship with the University of Maryland athletics department, which includes naming rights to Maryland Stadium.
SECU expands in Washington metro area — and online
SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union, has been expanding in the Washington metropolitan area. Last year it opened a brick-and-mortar branch in the Maple Lawn community in Fulton and another in […]
SECU rolling out new online banking platform, mobile app
SECU, a credit union headquartered in Linthicum, launched a new online banking platform and mobile app for members.
SECU’s Staatz to retire at end of year
Rod Staatz, president and CEO of the State Employees Credit Union of Maryland, will retire at the end of 2018 after 15 years of leading the state’s largest credit union. Staatz […]
Md. credit unions say biggest advantage is member services
Credit unions in Maryland are counting on their focus on members to provide a leg up in the face of ever-increasing competition from national banks, consolidated regional players and new […]
Towson seniors win jobs at SECU through university competition
The Associate, the annual competition at the College of Business and Economics, had a surprise ending this year.
Search for big bank alternatives leads consumers to credit unions
Membership and assets at local credit unions across the country have steadily risen in recent years. For CEOs like Bernie McLaughlin at Point Breeze Credit Union in the Baltimore area, […]
SECU highly ranked for first mortgages
SECU, Maryland’s largest state-chartered financial cooperative, has again been named one of the Top 300 First Mortgage Granting Credit Unions in the country, according to an annual survey conducted by the American Credit Union Mortgage Association.
















