Local energy co-op model takes off in Switzerland

Since lawmakers introduced the local energy community model six months ago, more than 1,800 have been…

US credit unions meet for inaugural Financial Well-Being Exchange

The event gathered credit union leaders representing 28 states with more than US$210bn in combined assets

Summer charity drive raises £60,000 at East of England Co-op

'Hyperlocal community support like this is so important not just because of the funds raised but…

UN report highlights growing recognition for co-op model

The study points to the model's value in advancing sustainable development, decent work and social justice

CHS joins venture to build major fertiliser production site

The farmer owned grain co-op is working with phosphate business OCP on the site, in Louisiana

US electric co-ops report on efforts to combat wildfire threats

More than 30 participating co-ops, wildfire mitigation technology providers and NRECA staff have given project updates

Heart of England Co-op fits EV charging points at stores

Working in partnership with Zest, the society is installing charging points at nine stores, with more…

Finance mutuals invited to seek scale-up support from UK regulators

The FCA and PRA say they are widening Scale-Up Unit criteria for building societies

World’s credit unions discuss their options in fast-changing times

A look at the sector's global conference, hosted in Sydney by apex body Woccu and the…

Australia’s co-ops apex announces $70k worth of Bunya Fund awards

BCCM says seven 'diverse and impactful' co-ops will receive support, backed by Australian Unity, CBH and…

Co-op Group to sponsor Special Olympics GB National Summer Games

The retailer will also run an awareness campaign in stores using its media network

Licence application submitted for the UK’s first regional co-op bank

North West Mutual, which aims to launch the UK’s first regional co-operative bank, has submitted its…