CU Leaders Come Together: Deposits, Liquidity, CECL & More

Credit union CFOs, finance experts, and other leaders reconnected in Anaheim, CA recently for the CUNA Finance Council Conference to grow with their industry peers and collaborate with professionals facing similar challenges, while also exploring relevant and trending topics.

Attendees were able to stay up to date on the latest hot topics and trends, honing their craft and showing their dedication to professional development, as well as learn about important financial issues and trends alongside hundreds of peers from across the nation. They returned to their credit unions with fresh perspectives, new insights, and enthusiasm for the industry and movement — as well as celebrated and honored recipients of the 2023 Recognition Awards.

Some highlighted include:

• “Win the Battle for Deposits” — featuring Amber Cisneros, chief member experience officer for Orange County’s CU, and others.
• “Finance and Liquidity Issues Take Center Stage”.
• “Photo Gallery: 2023 CUNA Finance Council Conference” — featuring Willis Chang, digital transformation officer for Kinecta FCU, Alexis Fitzpatrick, CFO of SAFE CU, and others.
• “Responding to Ongoing Deposit Rate Increases” (CU Today) — featuring Alexis Fitzpatrick, CFO of SAFE CU.
• “Podcast: Challenges Facing Finance Leaders” — featuring various interview/podcast conversations from the CUNA Finance Council Conference.

Going into mid-2023, the U.S. economy is changing, and credit union finance leaders are continually faced with new strategic responsibilities, regulations, rules, and financial hurdles. This unique annual conference allows members of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues/Credit Union National Association (CUNA) ecosystem to find camaraderie with other professionals who understand finance within the unique challenges of the industry.

A member-led organization, the CUNA Finance Council is made up of credit union leaders focused on all things finance and accounting. Membership offers extensive benefits, from networking and education to discounts and exclusive content.

You can connect with other credit union finance leaders who understand the things you deal with — such as Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL), net interest margin compression, liquidity risk, and much more. CUNA Finance Council helps credit union finance leaders be the very best they can be, prioritizing topics defined by credit union finance pros just like you.