MADISON, Wis.–The executive teams of America’s Credit Unions and TruStage met at the latter’s headquarters here as part of what the organizations said was a meeting to increase collaboration.

The trade group said the meeting was also mean to “reaffirm their long-standing partnership and identify new opportunities to advance the credit union system.”

According to America’s Credit Unions, the meeting explored how each organization’s core competencies—TruStage in financial services and insurance, and America’s Credit Unions in advocacy and policy—can continue to complement and amplify one another.

Focus of Discussions

“The discussion emphasized preserving the legacy of cooperation while evolving the partnership to meet the modern needs of credit unions and their members. The teams reflected on the collective success of protecting the credit union industry’s tax status, underscoring the power of coordinated advocacy,” America’s Credit Unions said. “Leaders also discussed the growing threat of fraud and how both organizations can help credit unions address it, as well as the importance of ensuring small credit unions receive the support they need to thrive. The meeting wrapped with a focus on deepening collaboration and alignment to expand access, support legislative goals, and drive long-term growth across the credit union system.”

Brad Miller, president of the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), was also on hand for the meeting.