Yearly Archives: 2023
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Navigate the Latest Complexities in Compliance
Guidance from regulatory agencies can emerge at the last minute — find out where to catch the latest news.
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Faster Payments: Strategic Decisions and the Member Experience
Alloya Corporate FCU summarizes key decisions and considerations credit unions should keep in mind when embarking on a faster payments journey.
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TruWest Asked, Staff Answered
An employee program at the Arizona cooperative solicits ideas for saving money and improving member services.
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Compliance Newsletter – May 16, 2023
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
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Oregon Credit Unions Armed with Local Data for Broad Impact
Sharing credit unions’ economic and community impact is a game changer in advocacy.
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Important Political Fundraising Plan for Credit Union Friendly Candidates Shared
Your complete guide to fundraising that helps elect CU champions.
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Idaho CU Leaders Support Sen. Crapo
The fact is that S.2155 was landmark legislation helping credit unions serve their members in ways that were often not possible before.
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Idaho’s Impressive Advocacy Message for Lawmakers
Economic and community impact information moves the needle in advocacy.
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GoWest Shares Comprehensive Analysis of Deposit Insurance System Review
In regulatory agencies and in Congress, several deposit insurance reform options are on the table. Here’s our analysis.
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Washington’s Impact Message Aligns Well in Local Conversations
Economic and community impact data shows credit unions are essential in Washington state.
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Oregon Governor Signs Credit Union Act Update Legislation
The updates take effect in January, 2024. Read more.
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Podcast: ‘How Five Credit Unions Joined Forces to Tackle Affordable Housing’
Washington-based credit unions joined forces to invest $11.1 million toward housing in the city of Renton.
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Unitus Community Credit Union Becomes First Pacific Northwest CU to Launch Spanish ChatBot
The credit union’s website is available in both languages.
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Anatomy of a Banking Consumer
What financial institutions need to know about Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and more.
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Lenders are Critical to a Healthy Balance Sheet
Data presented at the Lenders Council demonstrated the “unprecedented loan growth” among credit unions in 2022, which exceeded the previous three years combined.
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Gesa CU, American Red Cross Northwest Region Partner to Assist Residents Recovering from Home Fires
Gesa Community Foundation will provide a matching donation to the American Red Cross Northwest Region of up to $10,000.
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Rogue CU, Pacific Crest FCU and TAPCO CU Approved for CDFI Certification
The three Pacific Northwest credit unions were among the first in the nation to be approved.
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Compliance Newsletter – May 9, 2023
Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.
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It’s a Wrap. Idaho Legislature Adjourns After 88 Busy Days
The 2023 Idaho Legislative session saw 630 bills introduced, 210 of which passed. Full details here.
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Wyoming’s Credit Unions Target Issues Lawmakers Care About
Advocates impressed lawmakers by sharing economic and community impact data.