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Global movement of credit unions increases membership to 260m

The figures were released in WOCCU's latest global report on the sector

Co-op answers for a disaffected world: Interview with Ariel Guarco

We speak to the president of the International Co-operative Alliance as part of our look at…

Co-ops and a sense of belonging: A response to populism

We speak to John Duda, from US thinktank Democracy Collaborative

The rise of populism: Can co-operatives save democracy?

'We understand that people are more than units of production and consumption in a voracious economy…

Mugshot challenge launched to mark International Credit Union Day

The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions has launched a call to action

Co-operatives back International Fairtrade Charter

Around 250 organisations back the charter, including the International Co-operative Alliance

Co-ops participate in first ever G20 Insurance Forum

Four ICMIF members were represented at the forum

Travelling the world to find a new co-operative commonwealth

'Constructing a commonwealth means insisting on principles while tolerating compromise'

Ethical Shop launches direct market for global farmers

The site is hosting Global Farmers’ Market in partnership with gebana, a German-based organisation which works…

Woccu wants reduced capital requirements for credit unions around the world

The organisation wants to reduce Basel III’s capital requirements for issuers, clearers and users of interest-rate…

Coffee co-op scoops prestigious taste awards

'The credit goes to the farmers and their co-operatives who care deeply about the products –…

Book review: Finding co-operation’s selfish gene

This model is based on the assumption that each agent acts autonomously and keeps to themselves…