International Regulator's Round Table Scheduled

Madison, WI—World Council of Credit Unions, Inc. recently set the date for the second International Regulators' Round Table to be held in conjunction with the 7th International Leadership Institute. On August 2, 2004 international regulators will come together in an exclusive meeting to discuss the future of credit unions.

The agenda will cover the following topics: the credit union difference, Basel II Capital Accord, accounting standards, governance, taxation and other regulatory items. Regulators are further encouraged to attend the Leadership Institute, held August 1-4. Major issues covered by the Institute will include identity theft, disaster planning, enhancing marketing and sales strategies, as well as sessions on credit union mergers. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for Regulators around the world to share the most effective regulatory practices and experiences supervising credit unions.

For additional questions, concerns or to reserve your place for the Regulators' Round Table, please contact Tina Barnes at (608) 231-7913 or tbarnes@woccu.org.

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is the global trade association and development agency for credit unions. WOCCU promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. WOCCU advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach.

WOCCU has implemented more than 275 technical assistance programs in 71 countries. Worldwide, 53,000 credit unions in 100 countries serve 188 million people. Learn more about WOCCU's impact around the world at www.woccu.org.