CUNA Webinars: May

• Keep staff updated on regulations with CUNA's Avoiding Social Media Compliance Pitfalls webinar taking place May 15 from 2-3 p.m. (ET). Credit unions who use social media to advertise specific share accounts, loan products and other services, in addition to sharing “good news” stories, sometimes forget that social media is “advertising” that is applicable to rules and regulations. The session will review advertising trigger terms for loans and share accounts, explain when required advertising disclosures can be “one-click” away and discuss social media pitfalls credit unions should avoid. Registration is $219 for CUNA affiliated credit unions.
• Register now for the May 16 Certified Financial Counselor Program Readiness webinar, 3-4:30 p.m. (ET). Being hosted by CUNA, the session is ideal for aspiring financial counselors and will explore three questions: What problems are members facing? How are they going to solve them? And, what can be offered to help them? Participants will learn to recognize the need for financial counseling, explore remedial, preventive and productive counseling options, justify the cost benefit of counseling and identify the opportunities to be a financial education resource. Registration is $219 for CUNA affiliated credit unions.

• Register now for CUNA's June 4 webinar, Back to Basics: Reg CC taking place from noon-1 p.m. (ET). While checks serve as a great financial tool for members, they are also used a lot by fraudsters. The webinar will explain why it is important to understand the requirements of Regulation CC, the regulation that governs when and how long funds can be held when deposited via check. Knowing these rules well help when it comes to safeguarding members from potential fraud. The training is ideal for frontline staff, branch managers and anyone interested in credit union operations and compliance. Registration is $219 for CUNA affiliated credit unions.

• Improving Credit & Correcting Errors on Credit Reports is the topic of a CUNA webinar taking place on May 30 from 3-4:30 p.m. (ET). The FTC reports that one in five Americans has a mistake in their credit report. This session will discuss the importance of encouraging members to review their credit report on an annual basis, how disputes can be made and how a member’s actions can impact their credit scores, negatively and positively. Registration is $219 for CUNA-affiliated credit unions.