Onsite: Monday at CUNA’s 2014 Governmental Affairs Conference
CUNA’s 2014 Governmental Affairs Conference kicked off this morning with record number on attendees on hand. Over 4400 have gathered in Washington D.C. for CUNA’s annual conference. Of those in attendance, a record 650 are first timers.
Bill Cheney kicked things off at the general session with some issues that credit unions will face this year. He listed data breaches, NCUA risk baasd capital , tax exemption, chapter enhancement, and regulatory burdens as the top five challenges that credit unions will face in 2014. Cheney also praised credit unions for membership growth and retention as he announced that membership is up 2.29 million from last year. Credit unions, according to Cheney also have the highest member satisfaction among any other US industry.
The GAC was proud to bring out former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, who spoke on globalization and had a challenge for credit unions. Blair spoke on the changing world and the effect that technology is having everywhere. He challenged credit union leaders, employees, and members to speak out and have courage to propel a change movement. Blair asked that all involved in the credit union movement contact legislators and protect the industry. He also said that leaders need to be prepared to make decisions that are focused on the long term and that they need to make decisions not based on left or right but based on handling change.
Today’s Links:
CUNA News Now:
CUNA, league announce tool to drive home CU compliance concerns
Matz says merchants must be subject to same data security standards as CUs
CUs detail risk-based capital rule concerns in GAC session
GAC hashtags can amplify CU message
Credit Union Magazine:
What Issues Will You Stress When You Hike the Hill?
Unite for Good Principles Energize CUs
CUNA’s Top Legislative and Regulatory Priorities
Scenes from the GAC
Blair: Keep Pace With Change
CUs Benefit All Consumers
Don’t Be a ‘Wuss’ When Spreading the CU Message
Young Professionals Make A Big ‘Crash’ at GAC
A Shared Vision
AACUL’s Farley Award Goes to Brett Thompson
Seize the Opportunity
Commit to Your Community
New GAC Attendees Encouraged to Help ‘Remove Barriers’
Credit Union Times:
Blair Shares Political Views: Onsite at GAC
Blair, Matz and Cheney: Photos from GAC Day 1
CUNA Says CFPB Mulling Reg Relief: Onsite at GAC
Credit Unions Face Cyber-Terrorism Threat: Onsite at GAC
Credit Union Journal:
Blair Keynote Hits Geopolitics, Leadership And His Own Tech Challenges
NCUA Joins Work Group To Fight Cyber Crime: Matz
New CMG Coverage Addresses Patent Trolls, ADA Suits, More
Press Releases:
Matz: “Working together, we will be ready”
