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January 18, 2012
January Webinar to Teach CUs Online Compliance, Credit Union Times
Credit unions could use a refresher course in the often-neglected area of online marketing and advertising content compliance. That’s the message from Kyle Woodmansee, the compliance specialist for Des Moines, Iowa-based consulting firm PolicyWorks, who will present an hour-long webinar, “Three Commonly Overlooked Website Compliance Issues,” on Jan. 26.
January 11, 2012
Four Common Mistakes Credit Unions Make Online, CUinsight
In a new white paper authored by PolicyWorks Compliance Officer Kyle Woodmansee, credit unions are provided with easy-to-follow tips to ensure their online marketing and advertising efforts meet regulations.
January 3, 2012
PolicyWorks to Host Website Compliance Webinar for Credit Unions, CUinsight
Registration is now open for the PolicyWorks webinar “Three Commonly Overlooked Website Compliance Issues.” Scheduled for January 26, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. CST, the hour-long webinar will address regulatory compliance issues for credit unions, specifically regarding online marketing and advertising efforts.
Online registration is now open and is available to any credit union staff or board member.
January 1, 2012
Compliance Burden Grows Heavier, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Rapid change and uncertainty complicate strategy development.
December 22, 2011
Investigate Unauthorized Transactions, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Don’t overlook compliance with regs that haven’t changed recently.
December 9, 2011
Ten Steps for Strong Policies, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Jami Weems
Strong policies and procedures are like life preservers for credit unions struggling in the turbulence of today’s regulatory climate. Stick by them, and you’ll stay afloat.
November 22, 2011
Stay On Track With Policy Updates, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Make sure internal practices reflect written policies.
November 14, 2011
To File or Not to File? Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Review your SAR processes so they’re commensurate with your risk.
November 3, 2011
Be Careful When Wooing Angry Bank Customers, Credit Union Magazine
A new white paper encourages credit unions to seek out frustrated bank customers—but offers certain warnings about doing so.
November 2, 2011
Paper: Use caution in wooing angry bank customers, CUNA News Now
The paper, "Use Caution When Wooing Angry Bank Customers," was co-authored by TJ Riha, CEO of debit consulting firm PayFusion, and Andrea Stritzke, vice president of regulatory compliance at PolicyWorks.
November 1, 2011
Bank Transfer Day: Free Means Free, Understand Prospective Members and Risk, Credit Union Times
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Everybody’s talking about the unprecedented opportunity that sits before today’s credit unions. As programs like free checking and debit rewards circle the drain at big banks across the country, angry customers are shopping for alternatives.
November 1, 2011
PolicyAid Allows Credit Unions to Download, Customize Policies to Support Compliance Efforts, CUinsight
To help credit unions more efficiently meet regulatory challenges, the regulatory compliance CUSO PolicyWorks, has developed a new online resource, PolicyAid. The
October 20, 2011
Policies and Procedures Important in Lost-Stolen Card Situation, Credit Union Times
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
The NCUA’s consumer compliance area has said that among the most common complaints it receives are those related to Regulation E, which governs electronic funds transfers.
September 26, 2011
When ‘Free’ Means Free, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Regs spell out when you can—and can’t—advertise accounts as free.
September 23, 2011
To Really Comply, Surround Yourself with Experts, Credit Union Times
By Nebraska Credit Union League President/CEO Scott Sullivan
To help Nebraska credit unions decipher the rules, the Nebraska Credit Union League has partnered with PolicyWorks, a compliance consulting firm with a focus on credit unions. The consultants in this group have agreed to field NCUL members’ compliance questions as they arise.
August 11, 2011
The Cost of Compliance, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
An adequate compliance budget will give your CU peace of mind.
August 4, 2011
Credit union rules and regulations with PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke, CU Broadcast
When it comes to compliance issues cropping up and a slew of new regulations introduced, 2011 seems to be the year of the rule. To untangle this influx of recent requirements for credit unions, PolicyWorks' Vice President of Regulatory Compliance Andrea Stritzke joins us to provide her expertise.
August 2, 2011
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal CU Taps PolicyWorks As Compliance Partner, Credit Union Times
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, a $700 million institution based in Kingston NY, today announced it had contracted with Des Moines, Iowa-based PolicyWorks to assist MHVFCU in meeting current and future federal regulatory requirements.
August 25, 2011
Rick Perry Assembles Iowa Team, RealClearPolitics
Veteran Republican strategist Bob Haus has signed on with the Perry team, RealClearPolitics has learned, and will provide the Texas governor with overall strategic direction and messaging support leading into the Iowa caucuses early next year.
July 25, 2011
CUs' Approach To Rules Must Change, Credit Union Journal
Something has to be done to elevate compliance within credit unions, explained Andrea Stritzke, VP of regulatory compliance for PolicyWorks, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Iowa CU League that provides compliance services to CUs nationally. "It's not just the pace of the regulations coming down causing issues within credit unions, there's more to the problem than that."
July 29, 2011
Heritage Foundation will host a pre-debate panel discussion in Ames, Des Moines Register
Robert Haus, a veteran campaign strategist and vice president of public affairs for the Des Moines-based PolicyWorks LLC is producing the straw poll for the Republican Party of Iowa.
June 20, 2011
Nebraska CUL Teams With PolicyWorks, Credit Union Journal
The Nebraska Credit Union League recently entered into a strategic partnership with regulatory compliance firm PolicyWorks to provide ongoing compliance support for Nebraska CUs.
June 11, 2011
Ready for July 21? Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Several Dodd-Frank provisions go into effect this month.
June 14, 2011
Draft a Compliance QB, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Every CU compliance program needs two elements: a quarterback and a game plan.
June 2, 2011
Educate Staff on SCRA Provisions, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act policies should address four key points.
May 18, 2011
Difficult Regulatory Environment Steering Credit Unions to PolicyWorks for Compliance Expertise, CUinsight
PolicyWorks, a national leader in providing credit union compliance solutions, cites an increase in compliance burdens as a driver behind the firm’s increase in new clients in the first-quarter of 2011.
April 28, 2011
Write Comment Letters That Work, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Brian Johnson
Four tips for writing an effective comment letter.
April 11, 2011
It's Time for Spring Cleaning, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Identify in your policies how long you’ll keep certain documents.
March 8, 2011
Compliance Trouble Spots Could be Behind You, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Revisit old regs as you comply with new ones.
February 21, 2011
Show Your Policies Some Love, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Jami Weems
Do you know which policies must be reviewed at least annually?
January 12, 2011
TMG Steps Up Compliance Services for Credit Union Clients, CUinsight
Without a compliance manager on staff, many of these CUs rely heavily on guidance from card processors like TMG. Execution of necessary program changes, however, has largely remained up to CU staff. TMG plans to change that by partnering with PolicyWorks, a regulatory compliance firm that not only guides a credit union through the compliance process, but manages it as well.
January 1, 2011
No Reg Relief in Sight, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Complying with new and existing regs continues to burden CUs.
December 27, 2010
FACT Act Final Rule: Are You Ready? Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Jami Weems
Rule becomes effective January 1, 2011.
November 24, 2010
Fed Provides CARD Act Clarification, Credit Union Magazine
By PolicyWorks' Andrea Stritzke
Does changing from a nonvariable rate to a variable rate trigger the duty to review the account?