MARCH 31, 2022

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Globally Recognized Fintech, Financial Inclusion Thought Leader Viola Llewellyn Joins Ignite 2022 Education Lineup

Viola Llewellyn brings her message of inclusion and community to Ignite 2022, with practical advice and tips on how to earn the business of foreign-born members and how to make individuals from different cultures feel comfortable, included and valued at your credit union.

Register for Ignite 2022!

VACUPAC Golf Tournament Tees Off April 20

Calling all golfers: the 33rd Annual VACUPAC Golf Classic tees off April 20 at Roanoke Country Club.

Your participation aids our advocacy efforts by supporting the Virginia Credit Union Political Action Committee. We need sponsors, as well! Sponsorships start at only $200 and your support ensures the tournament's success!

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Emerging Professionals Network: Lunch and Learn With Guest Speaker VACUL President/CEO Carrie Hunt

League President/CEO Carrie Hunt will be the featured speaker during an Emerging Professionals Network virtual "Lunch & Learn" event on April 6, beginning at 1 p.m.

Register here!

House Subcommittee to Hold Hearing Today on Overdraft Fees

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions will hold a hearing titled, “The End of Overdraft Fees? Examining the Movement to Eliminate the Fees Costing Consumers Billions,” on March 31.

(University of Wisconsin) Credit Union President/CEO Paul Kundert will testify. The hearing will be broadcast live at 10 a.m.

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Related: CUNA: Severe Overdraft Restrictions Would Limit CUs’ Ability to Serve
Related: NAFCU Shares Concerns on Heightened Overdraft Scrutiny Ahead of HFSC Hearing

TRGroup Offering Demos of Business Partners' Products, Services

Tidewater Chapter's April 14 Meeting Features Overview of Overdraft Services, Issues

The Tidewater Chapter is pleased to announce that we’ll be featuring an Environmental Scan on Overdraft Services at our April Meeting. We'll be joined by Shanda Reaves, a current member of Filene’s i3 program. To register, please email Lindsey at lberry@1stAdvantage.org by April 8 at noon.

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Reminder: Social Responsibility Awards Deadline June 30: Get Recognized for Your Good Works!

Registration Opens for Southeast Regional Directors Conference

Other Articles of Interest!

• Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union Awards 5 Scholarships
• Retired NCUA Examiner David Nichols Passed Away March 22
• ValleyStar Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Mortgage Lending
• ValleyStar Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Brand
• Register Now for 2022 Bill Dawson VACUPAC Golf Tournament
• DOJ Issues Guidance on ADA Web Accessibility; League Continues Push for 'Clearly Defined' Standard
• FinCEN Alerts Credit Unions of Potential Russian Sanction Evasion Efforts
• Risk Alert (22-RISK-01) Heightened Risk of Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
• CFPB Expands UDAAP Reach to Include Discrimination
• Virtual Risk Forum on April 19: Tracking Our Emerging Risks
• Rep. Waters Introduces Legislation to Combat Appraisal Bias
• Expanded Anti-Discrimination Guidelines Create Compliance Challenge for US FIs
• CFPB: Overdraft Fees Can Price People Out of Banking
• U.S. Senate Democrats Press Banks to Scrap Overdraft Fees
• Schenk: Expect Healthy Economic Growth
• SAFE Act’s Future Now in Hands of Conference Committee
• Four Virginia Congressional Reps Sign On as Co-Patrons for Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
• Top Republican Knocks CFPB, Credit Bureaus on Exclusion of Medical Debt
• Rep. Stephen Lynch Introduces Bill to Create Treasury-Issued Digital Currency

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