Jan22

Idaho CU Day at the Capitol

Our collective advocacy priority will be to showcase the impact Idaho credit unions are making across the state, while increasing our connection and relationship with our elected leaders at the Idaho Capitol.
Jan28

Arizona CU Day at the Capitol

Our collective advocacy priority will be to showcase the impact Arizona credit unions are making across the state, while increasing our connection and relationship with our elected leaders at the Arizona Capitol.
Feb5

Oregon CU Day at the Capitol

Our collective advocacy priority will be to showcase the impact Oregon credit unions are making across the state, while increasing our connection and relationship with our elected leaders at the Oregon Capitol.
Feb11

Washington CU Day at the Capitol

Our collective advocacy priority will be to showcase the impact Washington credit unions are making across the state, while increasing our connection and relationship with our elected leaders at the Washington Capitol.  

Brittanie Bonanzino

AVP, Communications

Washington

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Alyse Knudsen

Manager, Communications

Oregon

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Stay Compliant with Confidence: GoWest’s Essential Compliance Resources

Posted by on January 22, 2025

Compliance

GoWest provides valuable guidance and consultation on complex state and federal laws and regulations. GoWest’s full-time staff of compliance experts and a robust suite of online resources are available to provide timely assistance to member credit unions on any compliance-related issue. 

“We are in an ever-changing environment,” said David Curtis, GoWest’s Director of Compliance Services. “With the recent change of administration, staying on top of regulation updates is going to be crucial from the federal standpoint, and with all state legislatures in session, there may be changes that credit unions will need to be aware of on a state level as well.” 

“Our goal is to give credit unions the resources they need to be compliant today and to provide insight on rules and regulations that are in the pipeline,” shared Tiarra Sanders-Hausa, GoWest’s Compliance Manager. “Compliance is complex, but we are here to ease the burden for credit unions.” 

Resources Center

  • InfoSight – An online library of compliance information including easy-to-read summaries, checklists, FAQs, and links to applicable laws, regulations, and resources. 
  • CU Policy Pro – Simplifies the creation, review, and distribution of credit unions policy and procedures with an extensive library of model content to provide clear guidelines and help mitigate potential legal/regulatory and operational issues. 
  • ComplySight and AffirmX – Compliance Management Systems which allow credit unions to measure and track compliance process across the enterprise. 
  • RecoveryPro – Guides credit unions through the creation, maintenance, and testing of robust business continuity plans. 
  • Compliance Resource Page – Provides a wealth of resources including previously issued bulletins and alerts, tools for NSF and cybersecurity, and state and federal resources. 

 

Subscribe

  • Compliance Insights Newsletter – Weekly compliance headlines, links to articles of interest, compliance calendar, resources, and more. 
  • Compliance Bulletins – Detailed information about breaking compliance news, sent as needed. 
  • Fraud Alerts – Focused bulletins on fraud trends and incidents, sent as needed. 
  • Risk Alerts – Focused bulletins on emerging risks and other relevant topics, sent as needed 

Sign up for our Compliance Bulletins & Fraud Alerts to receive important updates directly to your inbox!

 

Connect and Learn

Compliance Council – March 13, June 12, and Oct. 30
Council sessions provide an opportunity for compliance professionals to discuss the challenges inherent in keeping credit unions compliant with the regulations that govern them. 

CU Conversations
Connect online with credit union compliance peers to ask questions and share information through GoWest’s CU Conversations tool. 

 

Events 

Learn from industry experts as they provide insight on current legal issues affecting credit unions, discuss upcoming regulatory changes, and devise strategies to implement them. Check out upcoming events HERE. 

 

Customized Training Services

Knowledgeable staff and volunteers are vital to the success of the credit union movement; therefore, understanding the financial services industry and having up-to-date skills and information are essential to the success of each credit union. 

The Compliance Team can build training programs around your credit union’s needs and can be your resource for training on the topics that affect you the most. Training Offered 

  • BSA/OFAC 
  • Volunteer duties and responsibilities 
  • New or existing regulations 

Contact David Curtis, Director of Compliance Services, at [email protected] for solutions to your training needs. 

 

Contact 

The Compliance Team responds to calls and emails as soon as possible during regular business hours, with responses to questions provided within one business day. Some complex inquiries may require additional information and time, but rest assured, the team will work with your credit union to resolve your question or issue. 

For questions on compliance matters, please email the Compliance Team, fill out the question form, or call the hotline at 1.800.546.4465. 

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