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Big Conversations Ahead: GoWest’s Upcoming Compliance, BSA & CDFI Learning Opportunities

Posted by on March 4, 2026

Staying ahead in today’s regulatory and compliance environment takes more than awareness — it takes preparation. GoWest’s upcoming 2026 seminars and roundtables bring together industry experts and peers to help your credit union navigate change with confidence.

 

Compliance Legal Update

The 2026 GoWest Compliance Legal Update Seminar on May 5 from 9 a.m-2 p.m. PT/10 a.m.-3 p.m. MT is designed for credit union professionals to connect with peers, hear from legal experts on the latest industry trends and breaking updates, and gain insights into ever-changing compliance requirements.

Hear from experts, including:

  • Hal Scoggins, Attorney, Farleigh Wada Witt
  • Kelley Hodney, Attorney, Farleigh Wada Witt
  • Justin Whitesides, Attorney, Farleigh Wada Witt
  • Glory LeDu, CEO, Infosight360 & CU Risk Intelligence
  • David Curtis, Director of Compliance Services, GoWest

Who Should Attend

Compliance professionals and individuals interested in learning more about credit union compliance insights and topics should plan on attending this seminar.

Cost:

  • Under $125M in Assets: FREE
  • Early Pricing: $399 – Ends April 15
  • Regular: $459

Register HERE.

 

CDFI Roundtable

The second GoWest CDFI Roundtable of 2026 will take place on June 23 from 10–11:30 a.m. PT / 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MT, bringing together CDFI professionals from across the GoWest region for connection, collaboration, and insight.

During the roundtable, credit unions will have the opportunity to share the impactful ways they are serving their communities while engaging in meaningful discussions with peers and industry experts.

Who Should Attend

This roundtable is designed for credit union leaders and staff who are interested in strengthening their community impact and leveraging CDFI resources, including CEOs, community development, impact, or DEI leaders, lending, finance, and compliance staff, grant writers, and more.

Cost: Free

Register HERE.

 

BSA Officer Training

A two-day BSA Officer Training will be held on Sept. 9 and 10 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. PT/10 a.m.-3 p.m. MT each day and will cover the essentials — and then take it further with:

  • Building trusted relationships with law enforcement, examiners, and your community
  • Staying ahead of emerging industry trends
  • Conducting risk assessments that are practical, actionable, and examination-ready
  • Understanding the evolution of the Bank Secrecy Act and how it informs your strategy

Through interactive discussions and real-world scenarios, we’ll move past the slides and into meaningful conversation about what success looks like for BSA Officers today.

Who Should Attend

This training is designed for credit union professionals responsible for BSA compliance, including BSA Officers, Compliance Officers, CEOs, and senior managers with BSA oversight responsibilities.

Cost:

  • Under $125M in Assets: FREE
  • Regular: $250

Register HERE.

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