Breaking Down Blockchain with Kathy Kraninger

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

Focus Areas for CU Leaders with Former Navy FCU Vice Admiral Cutler Dawson: Hear former President and CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union, Vice Admiral Cutler Dawson discuss top industry challenges, reflections on how credit unions are managing the current economic environment and working with regulators, and ways to engage employees to improve your recruitment and retention efforts. Key Takeaways: Hear the top legislative and regulatory issues CU leaders should be focused on today. Discover ways to effectively manage challenging times. Hear stories and tips for engaging your employees. Learn effective ways to recruit and retain staff. by The Credit Union Policy Podcast

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The Payments System – Fraud Risks and Emerging Opportunities: Join José Resendiz, Chief Operating Officer at Early Warning Services (EWS), for a discussion about the history and growth of Zelle and its use among credit unions. Regarding reports of increased fraud on peer-to-peer payment (P2P) platforms, Resendiz outlines potential sources of this fraud and strategies to eliminate fraud in the payments system. Key Takeaways: Understand credit unions’ engagement with the Zelle Network and how this has evolved over time. Learn about the perceived rise in fraud in P2P payments and ways that all parties can work together to eliminate fraud. The current state of the payments system and the future of P2P payments with the launch of FedNow this summer. José Resendiz serves as Chief Operating Officer at Early Warning, the fintech company owned by seven of the country's leading banks. In this role he guides the company’s operations and strategy and leads the teams that bring it to 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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Women Leading with Grace: CEO Charlotte Nemec's Trailblazing Journey: Join Charlotte Nemec, President and CEO of Canopy Credit Union in Spokane, Washington, and recent winner of NAFCU’s CEO of the Year award, for a discussion about women in leadership. Learn about some of the challenges Nemec has encountered and how she’s found inspiration and balance in her leadership journey. Key Takeaways: Hear about Nemec’s experience and leadership trajectory in the credit union industry. Dive into the unique challenges that women in leadership face, especially those at a smaller credit union. Discover key insights for successful leadership strategies. Charlotte Nemec began her career in the credit union industry in 1995 and currently serves as President/CEO of Canopy Credit Union (Spokane, WA). Nemec is passionate about the success of her team, Canopy’s members and the community. Canopy is a designated Community Development Financial Institution that strives to create a happier and by The Credit Union Policy Podcast

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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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State Versus Federal Advocacy Priorities with Carrie Hunt: Join Carrie Hunt, President and CEO of the Virginia Credit Union League, for a discussion about state versus federal advocacy and policy priorities from state regulators and lawmakers versus the federal level. Dive into specific issue areas including data privacy and data security, employment law concerns, and litigation trends. Key Takeaways: Learn the biggest differences between advocating on the state level versus federal level. Hear about the latest litigation trends on the state level and how these issues may work their way up through the federal court system. Compare the top issues for state regulators and lawmakers versus federal regulators and lawmakers. Carrie Hunt is a longtime advocate for credit unions and a lifelong member. She leads the Virginia Credit Union League's efforts to promote credit union success through advocacy, business forward solutions and collaboration. Carrie believes that credit un by The Credit Union Policy Podcast

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