Your League continues to develop its virtual training experiences in the ongoing pandemic environment. Safe social distancing is the main reason why previously in person schools, workshops, and conferences are now virtual experiences.

CU Webinar Network provides credit union webinars on compliance, lending, regulations, security, operations, new accounts, collections, fraud, security & other topics. Click here for a complete list of webinars for the year.

Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union is distributing Hawaii Restaurant Holiday Cards – 100 cards valued at $200 each, totaling $20,000 – to members whose livelihoods have been affected by the ongoing pandemic.

As the first and only CDFI on Kauai, KGEFCU is pioneering a new path to help the island economy survive and thrive.

Federally insured, low-income credit unions seeking Community Development Financial Institution certification can apply to use the National Credit Union Administration’s streamlined qualification process beginning January 24.

Mark your calendars now for a webinar in February.

Direct mail is a powerful marketing tool for financial institutions wanting to connect with customers and prospects. It’s where experience and commitment matter.

Financial institutions are flush with deposits right now. This, combined with the current low-interest rate environment leaves many of them in search of new revenue channels.

CartaHR is the smart employee document management software that has helped Access clients like eClaro convert 95% of a formerly paper-intense process to digital.

Last October FinCEN made changes to the FAQs on joint accounts and multiple roles on CTRs. Those went into effect in September. Plus the new business account rules are delayed but we will review those.

Bring your 2021 ACH Rule Book and we'll make sure you are comfortable with the changes.

Most everyone would agree that seeing the ball drop on New Year's Eve ending the 2020 "crazy year" is a great thing. But what does it mean in the IRA World? At the end of 2019 the SECURE Act was signed into law and made effective 12 days later on January 1, 2020. Just when we were finally getting the details on all the new changes, COVID struck.In March, the CARES Act was signed into law giving IRA owners and beneficiaries relief from required distributions and the ability to access IRA funds penalty-free for COVID-Related Distributions (CRD).

The benefits of Agile Marketing are numerous, as you and your peers will learn at CUNA Agile Marketing eSchool in February.

The webinar will cover the basics of the three (3) main areas of credit union lending, consumer, mortgage, and member business loans (commercial loans). Each of the three areas will be illustrated with real-life "case studies."

How much does your financial institution spend on training? With a Webinar Subscription Package (WSP) from Total Training Solutions (TTS), we can help you greatly reduce that expense.

After careful consideration, the HCUL JEDI program has been suspended due to COVID19.

The first job for credit unions will be understanding what’s what. The new stimulus package is a 5,600 page monster with loads of detailed help in a variety of areas from stimulus checks, to tax credits to access to rural broadband.

Tell the kids, ‘Save and never go extinct’.

NCUA added to its supervisory priorities mid-year pandemic-specific reviews and the FFIEC issued guidance on examining for COVID-19 risks.

Reduce potential overdraft compliance and legal risks. 

American Solutions for Business offers Active Pure, a scientifically proven technology that reduces airborne SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus in the air.

Your League partners with Credit Union Webinar Network to bring a comprehensive source of online training. Webinars are a convenient way to train staff and volunteers because it has the flexibility of allowing multiple viewers and viewing from the comfort of your office or home. 

Developing your employees is challenging for most organizations. Risk assessment is critical to an effective training program and begins with an evaluation of where you are and where you want to go.

Are you creating your first ERM Program for your credit union? Do you want to ensure your current program is complete yet keep it simple? If yes to either question, this webinar is for you! Credit Unions have to have processes, policies, and procedures in place in order to assess and manage the risks on their balance sheet. Marci Malzahn shares the fundamental pieces of the ERM puzzle, how they relate to each other, and how to integrate your ERM program into the credit union's Strategic Plan.

Free learning opportunities abound from the comfort of your office chair. Join us for these 60-minute informational sessions.

CUES^® Emerge, the industry’s premier emerging leader program which recognizes up-and-coming leaders, is now accepting applications for the 2021 cohort.

Consider the three key concepts for your credit union employee experience in 2021.

In the January 5, 2021 issue of Hawaii Business Magazine, Hawaii FCU and Hawaii Central FCU explain how CDFI certification gives them access to additional funding and resources to further assist members.

Over 75 percent of people reporting loss of smell had the COVID-19 antibodies. Daily testing for loss of smell, a leading indicator, can make a big difference in helping to keep communities safely open.

Access, a local company that is now recognized as an international leader in the information management industry acquired Pro-File Records Systems on December 29, 2020. Access has been a Hawaii Credit Union League business partner since 2011.

With the rise and sophistication of third party and supply chain cyber breaches, there is no better time than the present to revisit risk management controls.

Don't miss this opportunity to help members succeed. In today’s economic environment many members are increasingly finding themselves placed in financial distress resulting from unavoidable or unforeseen events. Many are forced to reformulate their plans or readjust their goals based on economic and financial challenges.

Seasonal song and dance champs at Hawaii State FCU get jamming in their Christmas Jammies.

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) reminds Hawaii residents to guard against scam attempts tied to the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. 

Christmas is in full effect at all HFS FCU branches on Hawaii island. Members are able to vote for their favorite department’s decorations.

Maui FCU staff created a fun video to support the County of Maui Wearing of Masks Campaign. 

Staff at Hickam FCU helped spread Christmas cheer in the community.

The Maryland|District of Columbia (MD|DC) Credit Union Association held a session titled Road Map to Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) with industry experts who will help you navigate current DEI topics and trends.  With the permission of the MD|DC Credit Union Association this recorded session is being shared with Hawaii credit unions.

As we get closer to closing the books on the year, it's time to look back at the topics that mattered most to you in 2020. 

We're posting daily on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter with a mix of original content, sharing from industry experts, and exclusive sales and specials.

In a recent VantEdge Point webinar, leading fintech voice Scarlett Sieber explored the changing world of technology, the impact of COVID-19 and the role data plays in the digital future.

Discover how CUNA Mutual Group’s insurance solutions responded to recent credit union cyber breaches.

We believe that Development Education Training is more important now than ever before. 

Take a look at the upcoming OnCourse Learning webinars that kick-off 2021.

Serving its members is just part of doing business.

Expanding the network of CDFI-certified credit unions will benefit consumers in unserved and underserved areas.

Each year CUNA promotes three award programs that recognize credit unions that go above and beyond to serve members, the community, and promote youth and adult financial literacy.

On December 9, 2020, Maui County Federal Credit Union (FCU) broke ground on the future site of its Wailuku branch and headquarters in Kehalani Village Center.

Mask-up and Merry on!

Fully disclosed overdraft programs have been widely accepted as a valuable banking service for over a decade. When consumers know what their overdraft limit is, they can rest assured that their financial institution will honor a transaction during their short-term need.

Financial institutions are required to have in place a comprehensive and Board-approved Vendor Management Program, which continues to be a focus and priority during examinations.

As the end of the year approaches, everyone is forced to look two ways at once. You’re closing business on the current year while also planning for the one to come.

Hawaii Credit Union offers a variety of education and training options including webinars targeted to specific operational or regulatory needs.

Whatever challenges 2021 brings, CU Webinar Network will keep your training up to date and on target.

There is opportunity in crisis. An opportunity to grow and learn; an opportunity to connect our values with our mission; an opportunity to put financial well-being at the center of our strategy so we can live that mission; and an opportunity to engrain diversity, equity and inclusion into our work.

Maui County Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced a new addition to its partnership with The Salvation Army Angel Tree program.

Maui County FCU raised over $8,000 in support of Maui Health Foundation’s Kokua for a Cause campaign, supporting breast cancer prevention for individuals on Maui by providing life-saving mammograms and biopsies for individuals who are uninsured or under insured.

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is proving there is nothing stronger than the power of community after raising $48,924 in donations during its annual Market Day events in October.

As your League, we are committed to the success of our member credit unions. Created by Congress in 1994, the CDFI program was designed to combine federal money with private capital to help qualified financial institutions meet the need of under-served communities that typically lack access to affordable loans and safe financial services.

Buckley Technology Group provides three levels of service which are customizable allowing your organization the flexibility to select the level of assistance and support required to efficiently maintain your Vendor Management Program (VM).

Proven overdraft solution and cost-saving strategies can provide income to fund service initiatives.

Harland Clarke Custom CheckFolio offers increased branding and functionality, creating a powerful marketing vehicle that reaches customers over months of writing checks.

Learn how to boost your performance and create an even more profitable self-service delivery channel, while positively impacting customer experience and retention rates through deposit automation.

When it comes to compensation, there are always so many factors to consider. From your budget to performance ratings, current compensation, peer compensation, the current market, survey data, and more, it can be a lot to handle. 

Hawaii CU Solutions helps credit unions large and small in the mortgage lending process.

The Governor’s office is seeking qualified volunteers to fill vacancies on boards and commissions statewide.

Mahalo to Kauai’s Credit Unions’ members and staff who made donations to the Sharing the Thanks of Giving food drive benefiting the Kauai Independent Food Bank.

Hawaii Foodbank expressed deep gratitude to Oahu credit unions for a phenomenal Credit Union Coalition campaign.

Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union is offering $20,000 in Hawaii Restaurant Holiday Cards – 100 cards with a value of $200 each – in a random drawing for members whose livelihoods have been affected by the ongoing pandemic.

The world of the delinquent member is never boring and it never stands still. Much has happened over the last few months that directly impact your Collections Department.

Sharpen your focus to maintain compliance amid pandemic distractions.

For the past few decades, the retail industry has led the technological revolution. They have done this out of competitive necessity to survive. Either you adjust to the changing consumer demands, or you begin a quick journey into irrelevance. Obviously, the recent COVID outbreak has exposed those that didn’t adjust soon enough.

One of the most critical aspects of any Information Security Program is communication and sharing information. Learn to help your credit union's Board and Executives understand ISP and risk.

2020 will go down in history as the year the word "unprecedented" was completely overused. Many things changed including how education and training were delivered. The good news is, online training proved just as effective as in-person events. Plus, you can still get recognition through the League's Päkela Awards.

Thousands of credit union leaders from across the country joined us for Discovery 2020 - a conference packed with insightful speakers and valuable content. Attendance was the highest we’ve ever seen, and engagement was off the charts.

According to the 2018-2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Annual Survey, for the first time in history, banks are delivering more customer satisfaction than credit unions.

Origence, a CU Direct Brand, offers up a free webinar with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg.

This Thanksgiving will look different with social distancing and restrictions on large gatherings.  While we can still give thanks for food and family, let’s also remember those who go hungry every day.

A new Congress—and a new administration—need to understand why credit unions matter. May we count on you to join us for 2021 CUNA GAC?

Hawaii Credit Union League’s contribution to the CUNA-League System Small CU Webinar Series comes to a desktop near you on January 12, 2021. Your League brings Exploring the Building Blocks of Community Finance, a webinar presented by Pablo DeFilippi, Inclusiv SVP of Membership and Network Engagement, and Terry Ratigan, Inclusiv Senior Consultant.

Start adapting industry best practices to the unique challenges of your small credit union. CUNA-League System Small CU Webinar Series is a new live and recorded webinar series that’s free for CUNA and League members.

The end of 2020 brings more online training for your credit union.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming webinars.

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is proving there is nothing stronger than the power of community after raising $48,924 in donations during its annual Market Day events in October.

LifeSmarts, the ultimate consumer challenge is a program of the National Consumers League was established in 1994 as an educational opportunity for students in the 6^th -12^th grade. It is brought to Hawaii by the State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Office of the Securities Commission in partnership with Hawaii Credit Union League as a supported Family Involvement Committee Initiative.

Hawaii Business Magazine recently published its Most Charitable Companies list, which included four Hawaii credit unions.

Congratulations to a few credit unions who already ran Project Zip Code with their year-end processing as 2020 has only begun. Join your colleagues, all credit unions need to engage in advocacy to better our industry.

Long-time League employee and credit union industry veteran Dorie Fitchett retired this month.  For nearly 24 years, Fitchett worked at the League – first as a member services consultant, then in the regulatory department as the credit unions’ “go-to” person for understanding the ever-changing regulatory landscape. She was also well known as the League’s Bank Secrecy Act instructor.

Learn the latest collection rules regarding electronic communications, violation interpretations, oversight of debt collectors, and more.

We've partnered with some of our favorite suppliers to share new products and ideas with you. 

Five ways to treat your members with financial peace of mind.

Listen to this podcast from one of our business partners for some real-world examples and practical advice for securing savings in your vendor contracts without creating additional workload.

At CU Solutions Group, we wake up in the morning and go to bed at night thinking about how we can help you successfully make a positive impact on the lives of the members you serve.

Harland Clarke’s Card@Once is your credit union’s comprehensive solution for secure, in-branch card personalization and instant issue debit and credit cards.

In the age of Covid-19, CUSG and AudioEye are meeting an increased demand for digital accessibility testing and remediation services as credit unions and their members have become even more reliant on digital services.

...And How to Make Them Core to Your Credit Union

Learn in the comfort of your home, office, or home office!

OnCourse Learning webinars coming this week. Not a morning person? Recorded sessions will be available.

HFS FCU was excited to donate $1,120 to American Cancer Society Hawaii Island during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.