Compliance Newsletter – April 25, 2023

Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.

Meet the GoWest Advanced Leadership Program Scholarship Winner

Kiona Bell of Credit Union West said the program will give her exposure to other credit union movement philosophies necessary for her career path.

The Growing Peer-to-Peer Threat for Financial Institutions

P2P payments can be straightforward — transfers between accounts at two different financial institutions — or more complex, with funds moving between individuals using PayPal.

Spokane Students Get a Bite of Reality

Eight credit unions across Spokane joined together to provide a hands-on learning opportunity at a local high school.

Minnequa Works Credit Union Announces Nathan Cape as Next President and CEO

Cape most recently served as president of operations for Minnequa Works, supporting the strategic development of the credit union while ensuring overall financial stability, regulatory adherence, and membership growth.

10th Annual Pima Federal Golf Classic

Registration starts at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 4.

90 Years of Service: Seattle Credit Union Celebrates Nearly a Century of Providing Financial Well-Being to Seattle, Washington State

The credit union continues to expand and will open a new “Prosperity Center” in Tacoma later this year.

Three Promotions: VP of Member Experience, VP of Retail Experience and Chief Credit Officer

This week's promotions are from Numerica and Vantage West.

OnPoint Donates $100,000 Across Four Local Environmental Organizations

The four $25,000 investments are part of OnPoint’s Green Horizons initiative.

SnoCope Vice President of Lending Wins 2023 CUDE Scholarship

The Western CUNA Management School scholarship is still to come.

Compliance Newsletter – April 18, 2023

Stay informed on the latest news and resources around compliance-related issues.

Financial Reality Fair Throws Students into the ‘Real World’

Students learned important budgeting skills as they got a glimpse of real-world expenses.

Credit Union Contact Center Member Experience is Declining

Credit unions are looking for creative ways to make the call center experience what it should be.

Arizona’s Credit Union West Highlights Student Entrepreneurship in Financial Challenge 

Financial education leads college students to succeed in their small business ideas.  

Vantage West Promotes Keysha Webb to SVP Strategy and Market Development

Previously, Webb was a financial auditor for a publicly traded healthcare company and a local CPA firm specializing in governmental and nonprofits.

Forrit Credit Union Hosts Bite of Reality for Graduating Students

The credit union held a 4-week workshop on financial education for students before they head to college.

Horizon Credit Union Market Area Leader and Former Embark CU CEO Deb Evans Retires

Evans will retire on April 28.

InRoads Credit Union Selects Nathan Cox as President and CEO

Cox has over 35 years of business and professional experience, primarily in the financial services industry.

Unitus Community CU and New Zealand-based First Credit Union Share Insight in Exchange Program

Megan Snyder, AVP of strategic partnerships, and Rose Halford, AVP of training and strategic implementation, spent one week in the country.

Western Vista Credit Union Announces Promotions

Ann Riney is the new director of underwriting, assistant vice president, and Tanr Tempel is now director of indirect sales.

Sooper Credit Union Hosts Easter Event for Kenzi’s Causes

Team members organized a fun morning including snacks, surprise-filled baskets, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.