In Congress, Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced a bill called "the American Privacy Rights Act." It aims to give consumer more control over their personal data, including the right to opt out of certain data practices. 

The second Peer-to-Peer (P2P) will be focused on Credit Card Fraud. MnCUN General Counsel Dan Le and Director of Compliance and Audit Services Becky Frederick will virtually present on this topic. This educational session will highlight the following key aspects on how this may affect credit unions.

• Trends and developments,
  CFPB American Express Fraud Case, and
  
• Recoveries and Resources.

We will then break into department areas for smaller group peer discussion on how credit card fraud affects teams.

We hope this new format continues to provide credit union professionals the opportunity to participate in cooperative meetings to network and exchange ideas; and provides your teams the opportunity to learn about pertinent topics that prompts additional conversations at your credit union. Stay tuned for further announcements and updates!

For a list of all P2P sessions, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) webpage. With questions, please contact Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, by email.

The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation is proud to launch a new grant offering to assist small credit unions. The Technology Assistance Grant is intended to support credit unions with assets of $100 million or below with technology projects to help the credit union thrive and grow. Applications will be accepted throughout the year, and grants amounts are a maximum of $10,000 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less. Grant Purpose examples include: 

1. ​Technology Needs: hardware and software, apps, upgrade, replace and repair critical equipment/platforms, 
2. Member Access Services: mobile banking, texting, and  
3. Online Services: new/upgraded website, new or enhanced features to reduce fraud. 

​For more details or to apply, visit Technology Assistance Grant Application - Minnesota Credit Union Network (mncun.org) ​

The Minnesota Credit Union Network again worked with Fluence Media and American Strategies in March 2024 to conduct our biennial public opinion poll. The poll is designed to better understand Minnesota consumers’ perceptions of financial institutions and gauge their attitudes and knowledge about the advantage of credit unions. The study tested both attitudinal trends and public affairs opinions.

​Please join us for a webinar to hear key findings and look at the results, trends, and perceptions Minnesotans have about credit unions on Thursday, April 11 at 10:00 am. The webinar is free but we ask that you please register.

On April 1, the Minnesota Credit Union Network, America’s Credit Unions, and numerous financial services trade associations filed their objections to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed rule to require more transparency and prevent NSF fees on ‘courtesy’ overdraft credit protection services by ‘very large institutions’. 

​Congress is back in session this week after a two-week Easter break, with the Senate Banking Committee holding two hearings and the House Financial Services committee meeting once.

The second Spring Peer-to-Peer will take place on Wednesday, April 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will focus on Regulatory and Compliance Hot Topics. The virtual session will include a speaker and then break into department areas for smaller group peer discussion on how the topics pertains to various teams.

Date: Wednesday, April 24 
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 
Location: Webinar 
Cost: $49.00

​​We hope this new format continues to provide credit union professionals the opportunity to participate in cooperative meetings to network and exchange ideas; and provides your teams the opportunity to learn about pertinent topics that prompts additional conversations at your credit union. Stay tuned for further announcements and updates!

​For a list of all P2P sessions, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) webpage. With questions, please contact Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, by email.

Join the CREW Young Professionals for the "Coffee with the CREW" on Thursday, April 25 at 9 a.m. This series focuses on providing credit union young professionals with continued opportunities for networking and collaborating to help further knowledge and professional growth within the industry.

This meet-up will be facilitated by Vicki Erickson, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer from Topline Financial Credit Union and Jodi Slais, Education Specialist from Wings Financial Credit Union. They will be sharing the different financial education programs at each of their credit unions and go over their financial well-being efforts. 

Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Webinar
Cost: FREE

We will open up the webcams and audio lines for the group to join our facilitated panel discussion. All aspects of this session have been created with the intention of shared learning among facilitators and attendees. We will be asking attendees to actively participate before and throughout this session.

​With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement.