Do the words “core conversion” send a shiver down your spine? You’re not alone. The number of core conversions happening at credit unions of all sizes has increased significantly as our industry tackles fintech and works to provide members with more robust digital tools.

The NCUA Board discussed cybersecurity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at their monthly meeting last week.

April—National Credit Union Youth Month and Financial Literacy Month—was a great opportunity to showcase what the credit union difference means for our 130 million members. But our good news stories don’t end there. We need to continue the credit union narrative!

In this unique webinar, Anne Lolley will provide an overview of federal compliance laws. This is a great training tool for newer lenders and processors, and the webinar will help even experienced employees understand the source of the various requirements.

Membership is the lifeblood of every credit union. Determining your field of membership (FOM) is foundational - but also subject to change. Recently, the NCUA revised the FOM rules to provide more opportunity to expand membership.

This session will provide new BSA Compliance Officers with information on the laws and rules, as well as guidance on resources that can help make their jobs easier.

Cross selling is key to growth and accountholder retention. This hands-on program will explain what cross selling is, what it is not, and why it is a MUST! You'll receive tools, step-by-step instructions, and sample scripts that will expand and enhance your cross-selling skills.

People remain the most important asset of a successful operation. Contact centers are increasingly expected to deliver more, but often with less time and fewer resources.

With 2022 Q1 GDP coming in on the weak side, supply chains still struggling, and inflation running at rates not seen in generations, what is in store for the rest of 2022?

While the pandemic shined a bright light on a number of latent societal issues, financial inequity was one of the most pertinent for credit unions. Driving right at the heart of the credit union purpose, the unavoidable fact that financial access in the U.S. is far from equal reenergized financial inclusion efforts across the industry.

For acquisitive financial institutions, the required efforts to implement CECL might be elevated, as CECL will change how public and private financial institutions account for these acquired assets.

Credit Unions for Kids, a fundraising arm of Children’s Miracle Network, will be hosting a series of Educational Webinars on a variety of topics throughout 2022 for credit unions to learn about the program and corporate social responsibility trends.

We have learned a lot as we understand the lasting effects of the COVID19 pandemic.  We now have a great opportunity to completely rethink the workplace experience – and build something even better for our employees.

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) the US economy grew by 5.7 percent in 2021. This represents the strongest calendar-year growth since 1984.

During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who have continual communications with all stakeholders with plans that are flexible enough to allow for changes to be made on the fly.

Founded in 1971 and celebrating 50 years of creating a #SaferWorld, 3SI Security Systems’ solutions combat credit union crime through tracking, tracing, and SaaS app technology.

The annual convention is just one week away and your League reminds all attendees to download the official convention mobile app.

Save the date and join a complimentary virtual retreat on May 12, 2022, from 8:15 am until 12:30 pm HST.

Xander Cabales says his mission in life is to inspire others. The 15-year-old will do just that over the next year as he serves as the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Champion for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Attend this proactive webinar and gain an understanding of the often complex and confusing topic of TAXES!

CUNA Agile Marketing eSchool will help you and your team improve the speed, predictability, transparency, and adaptability of your marketing function.

Congressman Ed Case visited staff and volunteers at Hawaii Central FCU for a recent low-key meet and greet.

Changing privacy practices, consumer expectations and more have created rifts.

Industry testimony urges caution against further regulation.

Verafin is the industry leader in enterprise Financial Crime Management solutions, providing a cloud-based, secure software platform for Fraud Detection and Management, BSA/AML Compliance and Management, High-Risk Customer Management and Information Sharing.

By centralizing product-knowledge experts and serving members through POPi/o’s comprehensive Digital Member Engagement platform, credit unions are increasing value-added services and meeting consumer needs, even in the face of struggles posed by the pandemic and the staffing crisis.

Eltropy, a CUNA Strategic Services provider, offers a platform that allows credit unions to communicate with members using text messaging and timely, relevant content. 

Following current global events, federal agencies have issued multiple alerts and guidance speaking to the potential increase of cyber attacks and incidents in which financial institutions could be targeted and impacted. 

This OnCourse Learning webinar shows you conflict is inevitable and we can learn to be more effective in tough conversations.

Do you know when the right of setoff is allowed and when it isn't? Do you know if your credit union has a statutory or contractual right of setoff? Do you understand the financial risks of using your setoff rights incorrectly? If you don't know the answers to these questions, make sure to attend this valuable webinar.

If your CU is thinking about expanding its horizons, this enlightening program will be highly beneficial.

Kekaha Credit Union, a Division of Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, has been renamed Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, Kekaha Branch, as of April 1, 2022. The credit unions merged on November 1, 2018.

A free webinar from Dollar & Associates asks, "Credit Unions and Cybersecurity: Are You Doing Enough in this Environment?"

HawaiiUSA FCU, partnered with local nonprofit Weed & Seed Hawaii as a title sponsor of their first-ever golf tournament fundraiser.

Marx brings over 30 years of financial services industry experience to Hawaii's credit union movement.

Credit unions have different needs than individual buyers. That’s why there is Amazon Business

With 2022 Q1 GDP coming in on the weak side, supply chains still struggling, and inflation running at rates not seen in generations, what is in store for the rest of 2022?

Service improvement and compliance peace of mind begin with a self-evaluation.

Learn best practices on how to manage your information with Microsoft 365, Virgo, and more. 

What's new and exciting in the world of Branded Merchandise? Lately, the most sought-after items are a combination of stylish, useful, and forward-thinking products. 

Many are probably readily familiar with the anti-discrimination provisions under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). However, there is much more to Regulation B that financial institutions need to be aware of.

This webinar covers the basics of Member Business Lending (commercial lending). The training session will begin with a brief overview of “conventional” commercial lending versus SBA lending products.

Leading an Exceptional Branch is every branch manager's goal, right? Unless the branch manager is burned out, burned up, or not well prepared.

This will be good BSA officer training and update on all the current issues happening in our AML/BSA programs.

This enlightening webinar will scrutinize the top 25 safe deposit compliance issues.

Hawaii Central FCU’s Edwina Suzuki was honored with the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) District Director’s Award.  Suzuki, VP of administration & human resources, was recognized for her role in helping small businesses attain the Payment Protection Program (PPP) Loan.

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union today announced that John Katahira, president and majority owner of The Limtiaco Consulting Group, has been elected to serve on its board of directors. Katahira will serve a three-year term, effective March 2022, along with Marion Higa who has been re-elected for her third consecutive term.

The NCUA approved major revisions to the 5300 Call Report that take effect in the first quarter of 2022. These changes involve substantial reorganization and restructuring of most sections of the call report, including the removal, addition, and modification of more than 1,000 combined account codes.

The Credit Union Trends Report and Economic Report provide a review and analysis of recent credit union financial performance and operational results in the context of recent economic activity. Data and analysis are provided to establish standards against which credit unions' own performance can be compared.

Hawaii’s Credit Unions Golf Tournament to Benefit Kapiolani Children's Miracle Network is set for April 28, 2022, at Ka’anapali Kai Golf Course. Over 80 golfers are set to tee off for a day of fun in the warm Maui sun and fellowship with industry associates.

Member engagement has always been a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to the success of Financial Institutions.

Is your front line a compliance asset or liability? Let’s make them a compliance asset.

CU Webinar Network announced the addition of five webinars to its robust online training roster.

Mike de Vere, CEO, Zest AI, will replace Jay Budzik as speaker presenting the Thursday, April 28 session, How Credit Unions of any Size Can Take Advantage of AI Underwriting to Grow Their Business.

Earlier this month, NCUA officially released industry data for 4Q21. As turmoil within the financial and labor markets increases, it is essential to reflect upon where Hawaii's credit unions stand and where they could be going.

Is cryptocurrency a risk or an opportunity for your credit union?

Credit unions must reinvent their branch strategy to stay competitive and relevant in the post-pandemic economy. Instant card issuance delivers an effective way to engage members, deliver on their needs, and stay top-of-wallet.

The Eltropy platform allows credit unions to communicate with their members using text messaging and timely, relevant content.

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) the US economy grew by 5.7 percent in 2021. This represents the strongest calendar-year growth since 1984. GDP is a strong indicator of America’s overall economic health. With such strong growth, one might assume Americans are also benefiting from this economic revival.

Interest rates on investments have risen substantially since the beginning of the year, particularly on maturities of five years or less. The two-year Treasury yield is up more than 70 basis points, and the five-year Treasury is up more than 50 basis points from year-end 2021 levels. Yields are increasing in response to high levels of inflation and expectations for multiple rate hikes from the Federal Open Market Committee in 2022.

Need training? Your League has got you covered!

Join Regulatory Compliance Counsel Michael Christians for this 90-minute deep-dive into the ECOA. During the webinar, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the regulation's anti-discrimination requirements affect their day-to-day loan operations.

This session covers the regulations that deal with fair lending - Regulation B, Regulation C, and the Fair Housing Act - as well as "best practices" highlighted by the NCUA.

During this webinar we will focus on the hot spots of your BSA program. These will cover sanctions, advisories, crimes and compliance issues. This will be good BSA officer training and update on all the current issues happening in our AML/BSA programs.

HCUL member credit unions can now save 10% off your next webinar from CU Webinar Network.