Discussing A Sticky Issue - Marijuana Banking and the SAFE Banking Act with Representative Perlmutter

$Breaking Down Blockchain with Kathy Kraninger: oin former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and now Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Solidus Labs, Kathy Kraninger, for a discussion on blockchain, including questions such as: What is blockchain? How is blockchain currently being used? What should a regulatory framework look like? And how can blockchain be helpful for financial institutions in future use cases? Key Takeaways: Understand the basics of blockchain and its various use cases, including cryptocurrency and fractionalized/tokenized real estate transactions. Learn about the potential for cryptocurrency to facilitate a faster, more secure payments system. Hear perspectives on the most appropriate regulatory system, including consumer protections, for cryptocurrency. Bio: Kathleen L. Kraninger: The Honorable Kathleen L. Kraninger is the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Solidus Labs where she leads the firm’s regulatory strategy and wo$

Top Advocacy Concerns and Industry Trends with NAFCU President & CEO Dan Berger: Join NAFCU’s President and CEO, Dan Berger, for an in-depth discussion of the top issues and questions facing the credit union industry today. Learn how your participation and feedback to NAFCU’s advocacy teams can provide invaluable ammunition to engage with regulators and lawmakers to encourage helpful clarifications and ensure parity while fighting off burdensome and costly new requirements. Key Takeaways: Hear how NAFCU is working to differentiate the credit union industry in light of recent turmoil in the banking sector following the failure of several regional banks. Learn about NAFCU’s priorities for legislation to provide a framework for digital assets, including stablecoins. Get the inside scoop on NAFCU’s approach to responding to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s efforts and continuing to advocate for reform of the Bureau. Dan Berger first joined NAFCU in 2006 and helped by The Credit Union Policy Podcast

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Labor & Employment Law Issues Facing Your Credit Union with Victor Cardwell: Join Victor Cardwell, Principal and Chairman at the law firm of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC, as he discusses top labor and employment law issues your credit union should be aware of. Cardwell dives into unionization efforts, leave and flexible work policies, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, and what you should know about affirmative action plan requirements from the Department of Labor. Key Takeaways: Understand the basics of unionization efforts, meeting employees’ needs, and how flexible work policies can impact your ability to attract and retain talent. Dive into the importance of DEI in recruitment and retention, the hiring process, and succession planning. Learn about the Department of Labor’s rules regarding affirmative action programs and why your credit union must have one in place. Victor Cardwell is co-chair of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black by The Credit Union Policy Podcast

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The Future of the Credit Union Movement with Jim Nussle: Join Jim Nussle, President & CEO of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) for this special edition episode diving into the proposed CUNA-NAFCU merger and Nussle’s vision for America’s Credit Unions under his leadership. Also hear Nussle’s perspective on key policy including legislative and regulatory threats to non-interest income, issues related to liquidity and interest rate risk, as well as how credit unions should be thinking about climate-change risk. Key Takeaways: Learn more about the proposed CUNA-NAFCU merger and the benefits of the associations merging. Hear about Nussle’s vision for the new merged association—America’s Credit Unions – under his leadership as President and CEO. Dive into policy issues including interchange fees, “junk fees”, liquidity and interest rate risk, and climate-related risk. Jim Nussle has served as President and CEO of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) since 201 by The Credit Union Policy Podcast

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Credit Score Competition with VantageScore’s Tony Hutchinson: Join VantageScore’s Senior Vice President of Industry & Government Relations for a discussion about credit scores, the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) initiative to validate and incorporate new credit score models and credit report requirements into the housing finance market, and what to expect from this shift. Key Takeaways: Discover the history of introducing alternative credit score models and credit report requirements into the housing finance market and the FHFA’s rulemaking. Understand the potential benefits and concerns of these new credit score and credit report requirements. Learn about the implementation timeline for these changes and strategies to help your credit union prepare. Anthony Hutchinson is the Senior Vice President of Industry and Government Relations at VantageScore. He has helped shape public policies critical to the housing industry, including the Dodd-Frank Financial Ref by The Credit Union Policy Podcast

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Going Green — The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund w/ Cathie Mahon and Creighton Blackwell: Join Cathie Mahon, President & CEO of Inclusiv, and Creighton Blackwell, Chief Community and Public Affairs Officer at Coastal Credit Union, for a discussion about the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction (GHGR) Fund, how credit unions can get involved in the program, and why it is important to be thinking about climate change and ways to expand green lending options for your members and communities. Key Takeaways: Learn about the GHGR Fund and how NAFCU, Inclusiv, and other credit union groups have been working to ensure credit unions are included in the program; Understand the current state of credit union green lending and how the opportunities from GHGR Fund have the potential to improve members’ lives and strengthen communities; and Discover how you can get involved with other credit unions to apply for a grant opportunity. Cathie Mahon has led Inclusiv since by The Credit Union Policy Podcast

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Funding Frameworks: Analyzing the CFPB v. CFSA Oral Argument: Join Jennifer Mascott, Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, to breakdown the oral argument before the Supreme Court in the case of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America. The Court heard arguments regarding the Constitutionality of the CFPB’s funding structure. Hear insights about the most relevant arguments and questions from both parties and the Justices. Key Takeaways: Learn about the most critical issues for the Court to resolve in this important case. Understand the nuances of the challenge regarding the Appropriations Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Discover expert insights on what we can glean from the Justices’ questions and parties’ arguments. Jennifer Mascott is Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of The C. by The Credit Union Policy Podcast

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