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Federal regulator releases 2011 cost estimates to strengthen CU system
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced at its November Board meeting the estimated combined costs that all federally insured credit unions will pay in 2011 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the credit union system. FULL STORY |
CUs must start building relationships with freshman lawmakers
After the historic November elections in which 38 freshman lawmakers were elected to the State Legislature and the chairs for both the Senate and Assembly committees that oversee financial institutions will be new to those posts, credit unions have a lot of work in front of them. We need to build relationships with newly elected lawmakers before they start voting on issues that affect us. FULL STORY |
Find out what this year’s State GAC has in store for you
The League’s State Government Affairs Conference, Jan. 25-26 in Madison, is the premier opportunity for Activists to build relationships and share their stories with lawmakers, while also giving attendees a chance to learn about the legislative process and hone their advocacy skills. FULL STORY |
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The REAL Focus: CUs busy providing financial education, plus resources for REAL Solutions programs
In the latest REAL Focus column, Jill Weber, The League's Director of Member Solutions, shares the latest on Money Smart Week, as well as other helpful tools on online banking and the Free Tax Preparation Assistance Program. FULL STORY |
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Carol Pecsi advises small credit unions to network, listen and seek help when needed
Carol Pecsi, who represents credit unions with less than $20 million in assets on The League’s Board of Directors, says she took on the role because small credit unions have always been her “home.” FULL STORY
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The Office of Credit Unions fills a role beyond CU examination
Credit union staff who are directly involved with exams conducted by the Office of Credit Unions (OCU) may know quite a bit about what the state credit union regulatory office does from day to day. But there's much more; OCU is a great resource for information about credit unions and is involved in legislative monitoring, proposals and rule-making and providing consumer information and assistance. FULL STORY |
Three Wisconsin CUs win national Dora Maxwell, Desjardins awards
Three Wisconsin credit unions were announced as national winners for the 2010 Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring and Desjardins award programs. FULL STORY
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FREE Supervisory Committee Audit Training on Dec. 2
The League will be hosting at its Pewaukee office a FREE Supervisory Committee Audit Training being conducted by the National Credit Union Administration on Dec. 2. There session, scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., will provide training to Supervisory Committees regarding the procedures to follow while conducting the Annual Supervisory Audit, including interim audit procedures. This training is targeted to small credit unions that have basic auditing needs. To register, contact Judy Phillips at (800) 242-0833, Ext. 6020. |
Get guidance on FACTA 312 during new webinar series
Need more guidance on FACTA 312? The League's December FACTA 312 webinars can help you develop a FACTA 312 compliance program, as well as provide additional support on the Metro 2® data audit. FULL STORY |
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Chapters help advance advocacy efforts with trainings, legislative nights
Credit union chapters are leading advocacy efforts by hosting legislative nights, Activist trainings, auctions supporting our political PAC funds and more. FULL STORY |
