Newsletter

Take Action: Help Keep Credit Unions Vital, Contact Your Senator

Many credit union advocates were able to connect with legislators during the Legislative & Regulatory Conference last month, but we still need your help!

As credit unions and their members grow and evolve, so should the laws and regulations that govern them. Passing an update to the Iowa Credit Union Act is important to credit unions and members. We need to keep moving the credit union code update bill (HF 131) forward before the next funnel deadline.

One of the best ways for you to make an impact is to reach out to your State Senator and ask for their support on this bill. Take a few minutes to use this link to email your Senator expressing the importance of passing HF 131. Please share this call-to-action with your colleagues.

RSVP for Deb Madison-Levi's Retirement Celebration on March 28

For the past 10 years, Deb Madison-Levi has dedicated her time and talents to improve the financial lives of consumers through her roles as Chief of Staff for ICUL and Affiliates Management Company (AMC).

Please join us Thursday, March 28 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in West Des Moines to celebrate Deb's upcoming retirement and commend her history of cultural leadership and unwavering passion for the credit union industry.

Please RSVP by March 14, and learn more here.

Leveraging Analytics to Target Multicultural Membership

In today’s dynamic market landscape, understanding consumer behavior and preferences is vital for any business looking to thrive, especially in the retail financial services sector. Coopera’s Víctor Miguel Corro recently authored a CUInsight article sharing eight reasons why data and research are your secret strategical weapons. Read the full article here.

Coopera is a strategic partner of ICUL.

Report: Governance, Risk & Compliance Trends to Watch in 2024

There are many challenges and opportunities facing credit unions, and ViClarity has released their 2024 governance, risk and compliance (GRC) trends report to help financial organizations and their risk and compliance leaders focus on key trends impacting the industry as we progress into the new year. Download the report here.

Questions? The ViClarity team can guide you through items related to risk, compliance and audits.

ICUL member credit unions have access to a variety of compliance services and resources through ViClarity. Find more information here.

Emotional Intelligence Versus Artificial Intelligence: EI in the C-Suite

How are credit unions integrating EI with AI to drive growth and efficiency? There is a delicate balance leveraging AI advancements and fostering EI within executive leadership. Register for this April 10 TruStage webinar to explore the boundaries of AI and the human elements required for strategic vision, creativity and ethical decision-making.

As a strategic partner of ICUL, TruStage offers insurance and protection for credit unions, employees and members; lending solutions and marketing programs; consumer insurance products; and investment and retirement services.

Industry News & Events

Industry News

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• Jeremy Smith is the new CEO of Affinity Credit Union.
• Vikram Israni is the new CEO of GreenState Credit Union.
• Linn Area Credit Union to Change Name to Corda Credit Union
• Citizens Community Credit Union Named One of America's 250 Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions
• Join Us for Deb Madison-Levi's Retirement Celebration March 28
• DuTrac Announces New Mobile Branch
• Citizens Community Credit Union Donates $75,000 to Fire & Police Departments in Northwest Iowa
• Congressman Zach Nunn Highlights Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Bill with Iowa Credit Unions

Upcoming ICUL Events

• March 13 - Marketing Roundtable
• March 20 - ViClarity Town Hall Webinar
• March 27 - Capitol Hill Day
• March 28 - The State of Credit Union Strategy Board Education Webinar (Board Education)
• April 3 - Accounting & Finance Roundtable
• April 10 - Human Resources Roundtable
• April 16 - Frontline BSA Training

View the full ICUL event calendar here.