Ireland
Ireland
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AgricultureHow farm co-operatives are facing up to a volatile, globalised market
From technological advances to Brexit, these are challenging times for the world's farmers, making issues like good governance more important than ever
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Banking and InsuranceCentral Bank of Ireland launches consultation on credit union investment framework
The sector, which has been hit by a low interest rate environment, could see its range of investment classes widened
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Credit UnionsCentral Bank of Ireland is reviewing credit union regulations
Credit unions across Ireland could soon be allowed to invest their members’ funds in social housing projects. The Central Bank of Ireland announced a review of regulations, saying it was considering whether to facilitate further classes...
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Credit UnionsCredit Unions recognised at Joe Biden and Edward Filene Awards
Credit unions and individuals from across the world were recognised for their performance at the Edward Filene and Joe Biden Awards. The presentation and celebratory dinner took place in London on 19 November, which featured...
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RetailOptimising for member focus: How innovation and automation can help co-ops put members first
Darragh Fanning, founder and managing director of Celtech Software, explores how innovation and automation can co-ops put their members first… In a competitive trading environment where there are continuing pressures for all co-ops on margin,...
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BusinessCo-operative Alternatives welcomes new chair Karen Arbuckle as it continues its work in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s co-operative sector could be on a par with England, Scotland and Wales if there was the political will to promote and develop it. That’s the view of Karen Arbuckle, the new chair of...
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![Ellvena Graham (chair of the Belfast Waterfront board), Brian Branch (World Council of Credit Unions), Brian McCrory (Irish League of Credit Unions) and Tim Husbands (vice-chair of Visit Belfast) [photo: Belfast Waterfront]](https://www.thenews.coop/wp-content/uploads/WOCCU-2-e1469528737672-480x320.jpg)
Credit UnionsWorld Credit Union Conference contributes £3.7m to Belfast’s economy
The World Credit Union Conference brought over 2,000 delegates from 55 countries to Belfast, boosting the city’s economy by £3.7m. Outside the Waterfront Hall in Belfast The four-day event, which took place on 17-20 July,...
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BusinessRetail innovation: How technology can help retail co-ops thrive
In the UK, the largest trading sector for co-operatives is retail. There are 416 retail co-operatives trading in the UK, with a combined turnover of £26.1bn – the largest include John Lewis, The Co-operative Group,...
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BusinessTechnology, innovation and membership
Co-operatives revolutionised the concept of ‘membership’ and ‘dividends’. As membership grew, UK households all knew their ‘divi’ number – and if it wasn’t your mum’s you knew, it was your gran’s. This is still how co-op...
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BusinessRetail Innovation Hub
The largest trading sector for co-operatives in the UK is retail. There are 416 retail co-operatives trading in the UK, with a combined turnover of £26.1bn. But how do co-ops balance their co-operative values and...