Event Brief
Suncoast Credit Union to absorb Launch Credit Union
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: Launch Credit Union members approved a proposed merger with Suncoast Credit Union after a 45-day voting period earlier this summer, the credit unions announced Aug. 26. With approvals from Launch members, both boards and the NCUA, the merger takes effect Sept. 1 under the Suncoast name, serving 1.5M+ members and $22B+ in assets.
WHO: Launch Credit Union members; Suncoast Credit Union; Launch Credit Union leadership (Kevin Johnson, Joe Mirachi); National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
WHAT: Approved merger between Launch Credit Union and Suncoast Credit Union, with Suncoast operating the combined organization under its name starting Sept. 1.
WHEN: Sep 01, 2026
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: The merger was approved through the required member vote and regulatory/board approvals, triggering the scheduled effective date.
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