Overview

LCUL’s Compliance Department helps our member credit unions stay connected to the most current compliance and regulatory information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Numerous laws, regulations and administrative directives at both the state and federal level affect credit unions on a daily basis. Successful credit unions must remain connected to the most current legal and regulatory developments to integrate this information into their policies and procedures. The League has a variety of resources available to assist member credit unions in the areas of compliance, legal, and research services. Most of these programs and resources are provided as dues-supported services at no additional cost to your credit union.

Compliance and Research Hotline

Credit union staff and volunteers can call the League:

Danielle Thibodeau

(800) 452-7221, ext. 3018

Jennifer Green

(800) 452-7221, ext. 3024

Courtney Miceli

(800) 452-7221, ext. 3004

You can also email compliance@lcul.com to submit questions to League staff. In addition to answering specific questions, we can also provide sample policies, salary survey information, research on timely industry topics, financial and statistical reporting, and more.

InfoSight Online Compliance Resource

InfoSight gives our member credit unions access to timely compliance information, as well as state and federal laws and regulations that affect a credit union's affairs, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Infosight is a comprehensive, searchable resource, offering detailed compliance information and Louisiana-specific guidance, useful to everyone at your credit union. To access InfoSight, click here or visit our website at www.lcul.com and under “Compliance” click on “InfoSight”; a password is required for access.

InfoSight eNewsletter

We are committed to providing timely compliance information to our member credit unions. One of the tools we use to accomplish this goal is the InfoSight newsletter, distributed weekly via email. The newsletter features up-to-date compliance news, provides operational assistance through the use of FAQs or compliance Q&As, and highlights the upcoming compliance deadlines, as well as information on upcoming compliance-related education events. To subscribe, email compliance@lcul.com.

CU Policy Pro

Managing your policies is about to get much easier! CU Policy Pro is your one-stop shop for over 200 policies to help your credit union manage today’s ongoing compliance and operational challenges. Beginning on February 18, 2013, Louisiana credit unions will receive access to this valuable product as part of the dues service package your credit union receives for affiliation with the Louisiana Credit Union League.
 
CU PolicyPro contains comprehensive policies and procedures developed and written especially for credit unions by regulatory (legal and financial) experts. CU PolicyPro is also completely customizable to the specific needs of each credit union. Existing credit union policies may easily be imported into the management system. CU PolicyPro uses an overall consistent format for clarity and ease of use, so you can find the information you need when you need it.

Because the laws and regulations that govern your credit union are constantly changing, our Update Service is also included with your manual. This service provides you with semi-annual policy updates and with a toll-free product support help line to call when you have questions.
 
Features and Benefits:

• Administrative Flexibility: A secure website with administrative access unique for each credit union.
• Archival, Versioning & Change History: PolicyPro will help you archive changes when new policies are approved.
  
• Attach Documents or Files: Storage space where Board members can view policies waiting to be Board reviewed.
  
• Customizable Templates: Over 200 policy templates with model policy language.
  
• Department Grouping: Policies organized by operational department.
  
• Designed for Federal Regulatory Compliance: Policy templates include standardized federal content.
  
• Review, Approval, & Publication: Create, review, approve, and read all your documents at any computer.
  
• Track Changes: Semi-Annual Updates with easily tracked changes.
  
• Web Distribution of Policies & Procedures: Your staff can now access your policies anywhere they have access to the Internet.
  
• Word Compatible Format: Easy to use Word compatible formatting editor.

Questions? Contact Danielle Thibodeaux, LCUL Compliance Specialist, at (800) 452-7221, ext. 3018 or compliance@lcul.com.

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Legal & Consulting Partnerships

LCUL has partnered with several well respected consultants to assist our member credit unions with their compliance and legal needs. We can provide assistance with compliance questions related to:

●       Operational issues, including opening and maintaining share accounts, Individual Retirement Accounts, lending, BSA, and more

●       Legal issues, through partnerships with legal consultants with extensive experience in the credit union industry, as well as a Louisiana-licensed attorney

●       Other compliance issues, including updates on new legislation or changes to existing regulations that affect your credit union

Through these partnerships, all you have to do is simply contact the League at (800) 452-7221, ext. 3024 or compliance@lcul.com with your question(s) and we work with our in-house staff and partners to provide prompt answers to your questions.