Registration for the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference—set for March 2 to 6 in Washington, D.C.—is now open. The GAC theme is: “Together we move: Moving with purpose. Moving with passion. Moving with strength.” It emphasizes the forward momentum of the industry and the power of a cooperative movement. The 2024 GAC will feature: Additional information …
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Thousands of credit union advocates from every state and the District of Columbia conducted more than 600 meetings on Capitol Hill in conjunction with the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), bringing the credit union difference directly to legislators and regulators. Interchange was the number one topic of discussion in meetings, particularly after the bipartisan letter …
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Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., addressed the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) from the main stage Wednesday. Warner told attendees he’s on “the right side of the interchange issue,” and spoke about his support for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and the importance of making sure credit unions can access the program …
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Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) attendees heard from members of Congress, policymakers, and a former U.K. Prime Minister Tuesday in Washington, D.C. America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle conducted a fireside chat with the Rt. Hon. Theresa May, where the former Prime Minister and current member of Parliament shared how service has shaped her career and …
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Regulators’ focus on eliminating so-called “junk fees” could deprive consumers of much-needed financial services, including access to affordable credit, according to a Tuesday panel discussion. The CFPB’s focus on fees is almost entirely political, panelists said. Participating in the discussion were Jim Hunsanger, chief risk officer at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union; Leah Dempsey, …
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Credit union wins require coordinated advocacy from the entire movement and at every level, America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle told attendees at the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) Monday. Nussle addressed the GAC for the first time as the leader of the new America’s Credit Unions, and promised the organization will fight for and …
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To kick off Monday’s sessions at the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), America’s Credit Unions Transition Board of Directors Chair Brian Schools and Vice Chair Lisa Ginter discussed the transformation to America’s Credit Unions, the new organization’s mission and vision, and the role of the Transition Board of Directors. Ginter, CEO of CommunityAmerica Credit Union, …
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Monday at the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference featured a wide variety of main stage speeches, keynotes, and breakout sessions. America’s Credit Unions Transition Board Chair Brian Schools and Vice Chair Lisa Ginter spotlighted the organization’s mission and vision, and shared the role the board will take in executing them. America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle …
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Monday’s agenda at the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) concluded with an afternoon of breakout sessions, covering hot topics such as artificial intelligence, the economy, and interchange. Here are a few highlights: Industry leaders explore interchange advocacy priorities A panel of eight industry leaders led an important discussion about interchange – one of the highest …
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The 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference kicked off Sunday afternoon at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Nearly 6,000 credit union leaders are on hand for the movement’s premier advocacy event. America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle welcomed attendees to the first GAC hosted by America’s Credit Unions, the “biggest, most influential financial …
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