Dinner & Advocacy Update: How the Upcoming Election Could Impact Credit Unions

Join us for an evening of dinner and industry insight. Following dinner, Rusty Cannon, CEO of the Utah Credit Union Association, will provide an overview of advocacy and the upcoming midterm election. Rusty will share his perspective on how election outcomes could influence the credit union industry, key policy issues to watch, and why continued advocacy matters for credit unions and their members.

A well-designed compliance program is foundational to a credit union’s safety, soundness, and member trust—but building and maintaining one can feel overwhelming amid evolving regulations, examiner expectations, and operational demands.  In this webinar, Crystal Streeper, Director of League Services with ViClarity, will walk through the core components of an effective credit union compliance program and how they work together in practice. This session will focus on turning regulatory requirements into a structured, sustainable framework that supports day-to-day operations, governance, and exam readiness.

This webinar is designed for:

Board Members seeking a clearer understanding of compliance oversight

Compliance Officers and Compliance Teams

Risk Management and Internal Audit Professionals

Operations, Lending, and Deposit Services Leaders

Executive Management

New or aspiring compliance professionals

Frontline employees serve as the first line of defense in identifying potential compliance concerns and preventing errors that could result in financial penalties or reputational harm. A solid understanding of applicable compliance requirements is essential not only to ensure accurate and consistent member service, but also to mitigate regulatory risk, protect the institution’s reputation, and safeguard member trust. This presentation provides an overview of the principal regulatory compliance matters with which frontline staff should be familiar. Rather than conducting an exhaustive review of every regulatory requirement, this session will take a focused and practical approach.

Attendees will learn:

Potential cost of noncompliance

Applicable regulations when opening accounts and processing transactions

Fair lending issues

Bank Secrecy Act requirements

Understanding who truly owns and controls member accounts is a critical component of an effective BSA/AML compliance program. In this webinar, Tyler Draffan, Compliance Specialist with ViClarity, will walk through the key requirements and expectations related to Beneficial Ownership and Member Due Diligence for credit unions. The session will cover regulatory requirements, practical application for account opening and ongoing monitoring, documentation and recordkeeping expectations, and common examiner findings. Attendees will gain practical insights to help strengthen controls, reduce risk, and maintain compliance.  This webinar is ideal for BSA/AML officers, compliance and risk management staff, frontline and member service teams involved in account opening, lending and operations personnel, audit staff, and anyone responsible for customer/member due diligence or beneficial ownership compliance.

Stop payment requests can present complex operational and legal challenges for credit unions. This session will provide a clear, practical overview of the rules governing stop payments across different types of transactions and payment channels.

We’ll begin with a discussion of stop payment rights under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), including how members can request stop payments on checks they have written, applicable timeframes, and the legal effect of those requests. We’ll then contrast those rules with stop payments involving credit union-issued instruments, such as teller’s checks and cashier’s checks, where the ability to stop payment is far more limited and subject to different legal standards.

The session will also cover stop payment protections for electronic funds transfers under Regulation E, including timing requirements and member rights when attempting to stop preauthorized or recurring payments.

Finally, we’ll walk through key operational considerations, including how members may request stop payments, the credit union’s obligation to act on those requests, and best practices for documenting and maintaining stop payment orders to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

Whether you work in operations, compliance, or member service, this webinar will help you navigate stop payment requests with confidence and consistency.