Credit unions exploring artificial intelligence to fight fraud

CO-OP Financial Services is using machine learning technology to help its members' systems learn and adapt…

Australian apex body urges government to boost role of co-ops and mutuals

BCCM chief executive Melina Morrison says the co-op model could provide more stable, efficient services but…

General election: Social Economy Alliance launches manifesto for inclusive economy

Proposals to “reshape British boardrooms” include a reform of co-op law, incentives for good business behaviour…

Credit unions help Canadian Red Cross in national flood support efforts

Desjardins and others have raised funds after the country suffered its worst flooding in 50 years,…

Tamworth Co-operative records its best annual results for 25 years

The Staffordshire society recorded a trading surplus of £1.1m, up 31.8% on the previous year

Chelmsford Star lifts trading profit by more than 16% as it celebrates 150th anniversary

The society says its core grocery turnover outperformed the market despite challenging conditions on the high…

UK’s newest student housing co-op calls for members and begins property hunt

The venture is the latest addition to a movement that has seen viable co-ops established in…

Co-op Group commits £50,000 to support Fairtrade women cocoa farmers

The Women’s School of Leadership aims to tackle gender inequality and reduce poverty in Ivory Coast

Heart of England Co-operative sees profit fall 63% following ‘challenging year’

The results in the society’s annual report were affected by the closure of the loss-making non-food…

Healthy growth in sales for East of England leads to £3m divi payout

Turnover and trading profit is up at the society – but profit for the financial year…

Channel Islands Co-op reports increased turnover and delivers 4% divi

The society said it was improving its community focus and acting to minimise the effect of…

Midcounties Co-operative reports sales increase but lower profit

The society reported sales of £1.35bn and a profit before significant items of £11.4 m, in…