Press Releases
Texas Bank announced the selection of the Narmi Consumer Grow solution to strengthen deposit growth and optimize digital channel experiences for retail and commercial customers. The bank plans to begin implementation in the third quarter of 2026.
Narmi announced an expanded partnership with FIS, now authorized to resell FIS Bill Pay and FIS Zelle. This move allows FIS-core banks to adopt Narmi's digital banking platform while retaining existing FIS products, reducing disruption and vendor complexity.
Kairos Meridian, founded by Aaron Uydess, launches as an independent life sciences consulting firm offering a shorter path from problem to impact. The firm provides unbiased advice across marketing, data, analytics, omnichannel, and AI, serving pharma brands, vendors, and private equity investors.
BCU announces a leadership transition: Jim Block assumes the role of President on July 1, 2026, while Mike Valentine remains CEO until his retirement in early 2027. With over 30 years of experience at BCU, Block will drive strategic and service enhancements.
On July 9, 2026, First Financial Bankshares announced that its wealth services company, First Financial Trust, has been officially renamed First Financial Wealth Management. The name change aims to more accurately reflect the comprehensive wealth services the company has provided since 1927, including investment management, retirement planning, trust and estate management, mineral management, real estate management, and fiduciary services. The company emphasized that this change is a clarification of name rather than a business restructuring, with no changes to the team, services, locations, or leadership.
Sogolytics has published the Credit Union Member Experience Index 2026, the first national benchmark for credit union member experience. Based on a June 2026 survey of 1,002 active members, the index reveals an overall CU MX Index Score of 75.7 out of 100, with NPS at +43 and 85% overall satisfaction. The report highlights staff service quality as the top driver, while Gen Z lags Boomers by 15.2 points on trust.
