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The Pulse

LEAD 24 Underway

9/24/2024

 
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Nearly 150 credit union professionals, board members and sponsors are attending LEAD 24 at Madden's on Gull Lake in Brainerd. Sessions throughout the event were designed for both credit union professionals and Board members plus formal and informal opportunities for networking with your colleagues. 

Speakers and sessions include:
  • Banking on a Human Scale, George Hofheimer
  • Board of Directors Hot Topics, John Manzer, FarWell
  • The War on Talent is as Intense as Ever - Marcus Cotton, Cornerstone Resources
  • The Future Needs of the Member, Michelle Hendrix, Mastercard 
  • 2024 Election Update - Trey Hawkins, Americas Credit Unions and Ryan Smith, MnCUN
  • Hope is a Verb - Amy Downs, Allegiance Credit Union

Additionally, the 2023-2024 Trailblazer Executive Readiness cohort presented their credit union case studies while the new cohort kicked off the 12-month program.  MnCUN’s Trailblazers Executive Readiness Training program is designed to accelerate executive level leadership skills and build credit union specific knowledge needed to succeed in our industry.

Reminder: Nominations Open for Marketing, Outreach, and Financial Education Awards

9/24/2024

 
2024 Minnesota Credit Union Marketing Awards
The Minnesota Credit Union Network Marketing Awards acknowledges the outstanding programs credit unions have created to grow brand awareness and market to members and nonmembers alike. 

There is no cost to submit entries for Minnesota Credit Union Network-affiliated credit unions and submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on Monday, October 7, 2024. Winners will be announced by mid-December 2024. 
​Visit the Submission Portal to get started. Contact MnCUN Director of Communications Julia Miller with questions.​
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​2024 Minnesota Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring, Desjardins Awards

The Minnesota Credit Union Network is accepting submissions for the state-level Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring, and Desjardins awards. Submissions are open through Monday, October 7 and winners will be announced by mid-December 2024. Visit the Awards Page for descriptions on each award category and visit the Submission Portal to get started. 

As a reminder, America’s Credit Unions has announced plans to temporarily suspend the national awards program in 2024. American's Credit Unions is enthusiastic about establishing fresh recognition opportunities in 2025 and will keep you informed as more details unfold. 

​​​For questions on the state-level programs, contact Julia Miller, MnCUN Director of Communications.

Congressional Committee Holds Hearings on Romance Scams; Success on Privacy Bill, EFTA

9/24/2024

 
The House Financial Services Committee had two hearings last week, one of which was on the economic impact of the multibillion-dollar romance scheme industry.
Full Article: Members' Only

Regulatory & Compliance Updates: Sept. 25, 2024

9/24/2024

 
NCUA Final Rule Simplifies Share Insurance Regulations; Aligns with FDIC Coverage of Trust Accounts: On September 19, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board met and unanimously approved a final rule that simplifies the NCUA’s share insurance regulations by establishing a “trust accounts” category. 

​CFPB Proposes Amendment to Remittance Rule: On Thursday, September 20, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a proposed rule with a narrow amendment to disclosure requirements for certain international money transfers, or remittances. 
Full Article: Members' Only

Virtual IRA Essentials & Advanced Training

9/24/2024

 
Ascensus, in partnership with registration host the Tennessee Credit Union League, is presenting virtual IRA workshops in October for members of participating credit union leagues, including the Minnesota Credit Union Network. 

Join the highly skilled Ascensus trainers for virtual IRA Training - Essentials and Advanced to learn more about IRA services for credit unions. Each training day will be held online from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT, with a 45-minute break for lunch. 

Ascensus IRA Essentials on Wednesday, October 16, gives attendees a solid foundation of IRA knowledge. Attendees will leave this session able to work with IRA owners and process basic IRA transactions with confidence. This is a beginner's session; no previous IRA knowledge is assumed. Topics may include Introduction & Establishing IRAs, IRA Funding, IRA Distributions, and IRA Portability. 

Ascensus Advanced IRAs on Thursday, October 17, builds on the attendee's basic IRA knowledge to address some of the more complex IRA issues that their financial organizations may handle. Topics may include IRA Update, IRA Excess Contributions, Required Minimum Distributions, Beneficiary Options, Advanced Portability, Roth IRA Conversion, and IRA Legal Issues.

​Registered attendees will receive a detailed training guide for each day of study. For convenience, we will record this training for those who cannot attend live or if they want to rewatch part of the training later.
2024 Pricing: $299 per day/per person
Register Now

Alloya Economic & Investment Conference, Oct. 23

9/24/2024

 
Join Alloya on October 23 for the Economic & Investment Conference in Bloomington, MN. By attending this event, you will gain a better understanding of the following: 
  • ​What lies ahead for the U.S. economy in regard to economic growth, inflation and interest rates.
  • ​Fixed income strategies that can perform well in either bullish or bearish environments.
  • Savings and loan activity trends in 2024 and how future economic events will influence growth patterns in 2025.
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Register NoW
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport | 2020 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425
When: October 23, 2024, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Who: CEOs, CFOs, portfolio managers, financial officers, ALCO and board members
Cost: $100
CPE Credits: Earn up to 4.0 CPE credits.

Join the 53 Credit Unions & Partners for CU Forward Day

9/18/2024

 
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On Monday, October 14, credit unions and partners across Minnesota will once again unite to dedicate one day to giving back and spreading kindness. 

We are pleased to welcome 53 credit unions and partners so far for 2024. Is your credit union or organization missing?

​MnCUN has volunteer opportunities and planning tools on the CU Forward Day Resource page (login required)!

​To register your credit union's participation, please fill out this form: Minnesota Credit Union Network (mncun.org).
​For questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee.

2024 Participants (so far!)

Accentra Credit Union
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Altra Federal Credit Union
Association for Black Economic Power
Blaze Credit Union
Brainerd B.N. Credit Union
Case Financial
Centricity Credit Union
City & County Credit Union
Co-op Credit Union of Montevideo
CUCollaborate
Embarrass Vermillion Federal Credit Union
Expedition Credit Union
Farm Credit Employees Federal Credit Union
Federated Employees Credit Union
First Alliance Credit Union
First Pace Credit Union
Great River Federal Credit Union
Heartland Credit Union
HomeTown Federal Credit Union
Ideal Credit Union
Latvian Credit Union
Magnifi Financial Credit Union
Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
Minnco Credit Union
Minnesota Credit Union Network
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union
Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union
North Memorial Federal Credit Union
North Star Credit Union
Northern Communities Credit Union
Northwoods Credit Union
Novation Credit Union
Red Wing Credit Union
Riverview Credit Union
Royal Credit Union
SharePoint Credit Union
SMW Financial Credit Union
South Metro Federal Credit Union
SouthPoint Financial Credit Union
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union
Superior Choice Credit Union
Teamsters Credit Union
The Servion Group
TopLine Financial Credit Union
Toro Employees Federal Credit Union
TruStone Financial Credit Union
Veridian Credit Union
Virginia Coop Credit Union
Wakota Federal Credit Union
Wings Credit Union

Credit Unions in the News

9/18/2024

 
Learn more about the outstanding programs, new initiatives, and well-deserved recognition received by your peers recently:  
  • Veridian Credit Union celebrates 90th anniversary with prizes, kindness and donations
  • Ideal Credit Union Hires Doug Dotseth as Mortgage Loan Officer to Lead Members With Their Mortgage Lending Needs
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union Partners With Rondo Community Land Trust to Create Homeownership Opportunities
  • Minnesota Credit Unions Show Stable Second Quarter Performance:​ 
    • Minnesota credit union assets grew 0.4% above the national median growth rate of -0.2%.
    • Membership at Minnesota credit unions grew 0.4% in median year-over-year member growth, ranking 12th in the nation and above the national average of -0.3%. MnCUN analysis of NCUA data shows that credit union membership continues to increase, and as of June 2023, is 36.9% of the Minnesota population.
    • Median loan to share ratio is 79%, ranking 11th nationally.
    • 89% of Minnesota Credit Unions had positive year-to-date net income, ranking 10th in the nation.
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Got news of your own? Send stories, pitches, press releases and published articles to MnCUN Director of Communications Julia Miller.

Everyone is an Advocate!

9/18/2024

 
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Please join your fellow Minnesota Credit Union Network members in Washington, D.C., for Governmental Affairs Conference. This year’s theme is centered on moving with purpose, passion, and strength. Because together we move.

Our shared advocacy, driven by state Leagues and America’s Credit Unions, is how we create the most impact on Capitol Hill. This is your opportunity to join us to meet our elected officials during our organized Hill hike and advocate for the industry, your credit union, and your members.
​Lodging information is available on the Member Portal. Please only reserve what you need so that others may obtain the GAC group rate for their reservations. Contact MnCUN Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Smith with questions.
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