Registration is Now Open for the Enhanced FiCEP Financial Counseling Certification Program4/10/2024
The Enhanced Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) teaches credit union staff how to counsel members so they can budget better, smartly save, pay down debt and plan for the future. Obtaining the training and associated credentials allows your credit union to differentiate itself from other financial institutions, and help members build a stronger financial future.
The cohort-style training consists of 8 tutorial webinars, exam preparation, proctored exam, and program development training - taking place between June - early October. Upon completion, participants will receive the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designation. The program is provided in partnership between CUNA's Center for Professional Development (CUNA CPD), CU Difference, and a collaboration with the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana Credit Union Foundations. Visit mncun.org/enhanced-ficep-program to learn more. The deadline to register is Friday, May 3.  The Foundation will be hosting a Bourbon & Wine Auction at their booth during the Accelerate 24 conference. Stop by to support a great cause and your chance to bid on several rare and hard to find bourbons and wines. Thank you to The Servion Group for generously sponsoring this event! Auction items include:
Bourbon
Silent auction bids will be collected during Exhibit Hall hours on Thursday, April 18th. Winners will be announced during the evening reception. All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation - a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about the work of the Foundation, visit mncun.org/foundation.
The Minnesota Credit Union Network 2024 CEO Conference will be held at Pier B Resort in Duluth, MN on Wednesday, June 26 through Friday, June 28. This event will feature presentations from speakers on a variety of pertinent credit union topics, provide opportunities to connect with other CEOs, and offer a cooperative forum to share expertise and experiences.
Registration is now open; deadline to register is Friday, June 7. With questions, please contact MnCUN Vice President Communications & Engagement Andrea Molnau by email or call (651) 288-5527. 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. Credit Unions Promote Financial Well-being for All
Credit unions are encouraged to share their plans for April or financial education success stories with the Minnesota Credit Union Network by contacting Director of Communications Julia Miller by email. Minnesota Credit Unions Honored for Excellence in MarketingCongratulations to the MnCUN Member Credit Unions for receiving the Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions:
Credit unions, advertising agencies, and associations submitted a record 1,451 submissions for the prestigious award representing the best marketing campaigns in the industry during 2023. Minnesota Credit Unions Experience Member Growth and Financial Stability According to National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) Quarterly U.S. Map Review, Minnesota credit unions experienced solid performance along key indicators, including:
Got news of your own? Send stories, pitches, press releases and published articles to MnCUN Director of Communications Julia Miller. Visa and Mastercard Interchange Settlement Ramifications: On March 26, Visa and Mastercard reached a settlement agreement in principle resolving a lawsuit which was filed in 2005.
FinCEN Seeks Comments on Customer Identification Program Requirement: On March 28, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a request for information (RFI) related to existing requirements for banks under the Customer Identification Program (CIP) Rule to collect a taxpayer identification number (TIN) from a customer prior to opening an account. FinCEN Administrative Ruling on Customer Identification Programs for IRAs: On March 15, FinCEN issued an administrative ruling on Customer Identification Programs (CIP) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements for designated beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts (IRA). NCUA 2023 DEI Annual Report Released: On March 28, the NCUA released its Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Annual Report to Congress that revealed hard data behind the agency’s diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives and programs through September 2023. FTC Prohibiting Business and Government Impersonation Rule Effective: On April 1, the Federal Trade Commission announced that the effective date of its new rule on government and business impersonation went into effect.  Join the Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids committee at the Annual CU4Kids Karaoke for Kids event on Thursday, April 18 as a part of ACCELERATE 24. All proceeds from the event to benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare!
This year, Twin Cities Karaoke will offer your favorite songs to sing, take song requests and dance through the night! Individual Registration Individual registrations are open for $20 per attendee for anyone not attending the Accelerate 24 conference. Registered attendees of the Accelerate 24 conference are welcome to attend this event at no additional cost. Sponsorship Opportunities
For further details please see the event flyer! Please contact Kim Peterson via email with any questions. |
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