Letter From The Chairperson
Dear BDUG Member,
As BDUG members we all strive to share information, initiatives, solutions, all while preparing for industry changes and incorporating best practices throughout our organizations.
With change and working for fellow BDUG members to provide better access, we have a new online presence to announce. The updated BDUG website should allow a more complete updated resource for our members that will allow better expansion going forward.
As part of our very successful annual conference in September 2024 – the BDUG Committee is deep in preparation for the 2025 conference, which will once again be held at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach FL, September 21-24, 2025. https://www.opalcollection.com/sandpearl/. Be sure to block those dates out on your calendar!
The conference program will address industry changes, regulatory guidelines, technology advancements, post T+1 observations, Treasury Clearing, expansion of DTCC products, and ACATS modernization. The annual conference provides a full course of continuing education credits and ample opportunity to liaise in person with key experts from DTCC, vendors and regulators.
Annual dues were payable by the end of February. If you haven’t renewed yet, please complete the renewal form at https://bdug.org/bdug-membership-registration-form/. Please reach out to Scott Colton (coltonsb@deserettrust.com) for any membership related questions.
It’s worth a reminder that the $1200 membership dues provide your organization with a paid registration to the annual conference, unlimited access to the BDUG website for you and all your staff, as well as BDUG-member-only webinars and two voting memberships. Your continued support allows banks to remain a viable voice in the direction of our industry.
Also, if you haven’t signed up already, please consider joining the BDUG LinkedIn community. We look forward to another successful BDUG year and hope to see you in September.
Sincerely,
Rick Beaver
2025 BDUG Chairperson