Municipal Credit Union

Municipal Credit Union Holds 2024 Annual Meeting

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Friday, March 22, 2024

NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Municipal Credit Union (MCU) held its 2024 annual membership meeting on March 20.

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  • NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Municipal Credit Union (MCU) held its 2024 annual membership meeting on March 20.
  • "Our members continue to invest in the credit union, so we are well capitalized and our loan portfolio and our cash on hand are both increasing.
  • I thank my fellow Board members and our Supervisory Committee for their dedication to the members of Municipal Credit Union."
  • New to the Supervisory Committee since last year's annual meeting are legal and banking professional Deborah Silodor and cybersecurity executive Barbara Kissner.

Municipal Credit Union Announces $2 Million Donation to the MCU Foundation for Mission-Driven Programming, Endowment

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Municipal Credit Union ("MCU") and the MCU Foundation announced the Foundation has received a $2 million donation dedicated to advancing its mission-driven work across New York City communities. The donation was made by Municipal Credit Union, with approval of the MCU board.

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  • Investment into the Municipal Credit Union's philanthropic organization to be used in efforts that help New Yorkers build generational wealth, eliminate poverty
    NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Municipal Credit Union ("MCU") and the MCU Foundation announced the Foundation has received a $2 million donation dedicated to advancing its mission-driven work across New York City communities.
  • The donation was made by Municipal Credit Union, with approval of the MCU board.
  • "Establishing a foundation enables MCU to extend our philanthropic efforts beyond corporate giving," said Kyle Markland, MCU's CEO.
  • Half of the investment will be used as an endowment to support the non-profit organization's operations in 2024 and beyond.

Dr. Meisha Porter Joins Robin Advisory Board, Bringing Expertise in Education and Community Empowerment

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

As the first black woman to hold the position of Chancellor, Dr. Meisha Porter made history while overseeing the education of 1.1 million students across more than 1,800 schools.

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  • As the first black woman to hold the position of Chancellor, Dr. Meisha Porter made history while overseeing the education of 1.1 million students across more than 1,800 schools.
  • Dr. Porter served in various roles at LGJ, including Community Coordinator, Internship Coordinator, English teacher, Assistant Principal, and eventually Principal in 2004.
  • “It is truly my pleasure to join such a fantastic organization in an advisory capacity,” said Dr. Porter.
  • "Her deep expertise in education, coupled with her unwavering dedication to equity, make her an invaluable addition to our team.

Municipal Credit Union Announces New Chief People and Experience Officer

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Municipal Credit Union (MCU) today announced that Toni-Ann Sforza, sHRBP, SHRM-CP, has been promoted to the position of Chief People and Experience Officer, effective May 1.

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  • NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Municipal Credit Union (MCU) today announced that Toni-Ann Sforza, sHRBP, SHRM-CP, has been promoted to the position of Chief People and Experience Officer, effective May 1.
  • Since March 1, 2021, Sforza had served as MCU's Chief Human Resource Officer, leading Human Resources and Learning & Development.
  • "Toni-Ann's passion for excellence and her unwavering dedication to our organization make her the perfect candidate for Chief People and Experience Officer," stated Kyle Markland, MCU's president & CEO.
  • Sforza accepted an invitation from CHIEF in 2022 to join their private network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders.

Municipal Credit Union Holds Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Municipal Credit Union (MCU) held its 2023 annual membership meeting on March 22.

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  • NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Municipal Credit Union (MCU) held its 2023 annual membership meeting on March 22.
  • Her expertise and financial acumen will help us as we chart a new direction for MCU," said Tom Canty, Chair of the Municipal Credit Union Board.
  • He has been an invaluable member, always focusing on how to build a thriving credit union that will best serve our members."
  • Following the Annual Meeting, the Board met in a formal session to choose leadership for the next year.

Assured Guaranty Hires Eric Friedland as a Director on the Infrastructure Finance Team

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM)* and Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC)* are pleased to announce that Eric Friedland has joined the company as a Director on the Infrastructure Finance team in the Public Finance department.

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  • Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM)* and Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC)* are pleased to announce that Eric Friedland has joined the company as a Director on the Infrastructure Finance team in the Public Finance department.
  • In this role, Mr. Friedland will focus on origination and underwriting as a member of Assured Guarantys infrastructure finance team, developing opportunities for the companys financial guaranty business.
  • We look forward to Eric playing an important role in expanding our reach in the infrastructure market, said Bill Hogan, Senior Managing Director and Head of Public Finance for Assured Guaranty.
  • We are very excited to welcome Eric back to Assured Guaranty, said Lorne Potash, Managing Director of Infrastructure Finance.

Municipal Credit Union Announces New Executive Leadership and Board of Directors

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Friday, March 4, 2022

NEW YORK, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Municipal Credit Union (MCU) today officially announced the appointments of its new executive leadership, Board of Directors, and Supervisory Committee.

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  • NEW YORK, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Municipal Credit Union (MCU) today officially announced the appointments of its new executive leadership, Board of Directors, and Supervisory Committee.
  • "Municipal Credit Union is excited to chart a new course to connect our members and communities with an exceptional financial future," said CEO Kyle Markland.
  • MCU's Board of Directors is responsible for the overall direction and policies of the credit union.
  • Municipal Credit Union is the oldest credit union in New York State and one of the oldest and largest in the country.

Municipal Credit Union Announces Launch Of New Digital Banking Experience

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is excited to announce that it has launched an all-new digital banking experience.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is excited to announce that it has launched an all-new digital banking experience.
  • "The launch of our new digital banking experience is a milestone in MCU's growth as an organization and is the first step in the credit union's digital transformation journey" said Kyle Markland, MCU's President/CEO.
  • The new digital banking experience reflects MCU's embrace of a digital first philosophy to address the financial needs and preferences of the membership.
  • Municipal Credit Union is the oldest credit union in New York State and one of the oldest and largest in the country.