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17 May '12

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United Kingdom Legislation paves way for more funds and younger members
Britain’s co-operatives are set to benefit from credit union legislation that allow under-...
United Kingdom Co-operatives can raise more funds in credit union legislation change
Co-operatives now enjoy exciting new opportunities in legislation which need to be explored by...
United Kingdom The case for consolidating co-operative legislation
Following the announcement of a Co-operatives Bill by Prime Minister David Cameron, the case for...

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Europe, UndefinedEuro Coop creates database of national co-operative legislation

The database presents a new opportunity for European consumer co-operatives to share experiences and compare differences in European co-operative law.

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Global NewsCo-op Membership vs Share Ownership

This short report from Co-operativesUK highlights just how many more people are co-op members than directly hold shares in stock exchange listed companies. This is hardly a ...

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Global NewsNew Regulators for Co-op and Community Benefit Societies

At the end of January 2012 the Government published detailed draft plans for the transfer of the role of registering co-op and community benefit societies after the new Financial ...

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United KingdomCo-operatives Bill: Cameron's Consolidation Plan for Co-op Law in Great Britain

On Thursday 19th January UK Prime Minister David Cameron said that he intends to introduce legislation "to consolidate more than a dozen outdated pieces of legislation governing ...

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United KingdomThe case for consolidating co-operative legislation

Following the announcement of a Co-operatives Bill by Prime Minister David Cameron, the case for consolidating co-operative legislation is examined by Helen Barber, Head of Legal Services at Co-operatives UK . . .

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Global NewsThoughts on European Court 2011 Co-op Case

The Narrow Specifics In terms of its strict legal effects, Joined Cases C-78/08 to C-80/08 Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze v Paint Graphos Sarl are very narrow. It ...

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United KingdomCo-operatives can raise more funds in credit union legislation change

Co-operatives now enjoy exciting new opportunities in legislation which need to be explored by directors and executives. 

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United KingdomLegislation paves way for more funds and younger members

Britain’s co-operatives are set to benefit from credit union legislation that allow under-16s to become members and provide an opportunity to raise more capital.

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ItalyEuropean Court Recognises Co-op Business Structure: The Judgment

In a judgment of 8th September 2011 the European Court of Justice recognised the distinctive nature of co-operatives and their difference from other businesses - see Joined Cases ...

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Global NewsCo-op, Bencom, and Credit Union Law Changes from 08.01.12: A Summary

On 8th January 2012 most of the changes to the legislation governing co-operatives and community benefit societies first discussed in 2007 come into effect. They were enacted in ...

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