NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — CO-OP Financial Services has joined NACUSO's list of contributing member-sponsors as a Platinum Partner.

NACUSO said its Platinum Partners are leaders in the credit union and CUSO communities, advocates for the collaborative efforts between credit unions and CUSOs, and catalysts for innovation. They also provide financial support to NACUSO initiatives, such as the new National Center for Collaboration and Innovation, the association said.

"For CUSOs to really contribute to industry changes, we must demonstrate that credit unions can pool their resources and aggregate volumes, through their CUSO, to enjoy the economies of scale that no credit union could do on its own," said Stan Hollen, CEO of CO-OP Financial Services. "NACUSO provides the platform to bring credit unions and CUSOs together, and CO-OP Financial Services wants to be a leader in supporting these collaborative efforts to build a stronger industry."