North America
North America
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Credit UnionsPlans to scale back credit union regulations in the USA
The National Credit Union Administration has asked the sector to comment on a package of proposed reforms
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SectorThe only community-owned forest in Nova Scotia sets out its stall
Medway Community Forest Co-operative manages 12,000 acres in an effort to create a sustainable timber industry
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Banking and InsuranceOnly four CO-OP insurers set up under Obamacare are still standing
Maine, Wisconsin, Montana and New Mexico are the last survivors of the Affordable Care Act
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Banking and InsuranceDesjardins co-op hails strong growth as it reports surplus earnings of CAD $581m
The Canadian finance giant said in its second-quarter results it had benefited from good investment decisions and a decrease in actuarial liabilities
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Credit UnionsCredit unions say switch to digital is a priority – but how are they doing?
A study for Co-op Financial Services found a number of barriers in the sector which make digitisation a challenge
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SectorCuban financial services co-op Scenius shut down by government
The move has sparked concern that economic reforms which have strengthened the country’s co-op movement are being halted
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CommunityLessons from north America: the power of community-owned food stores in the age of grocery giants
In Canada, 80% of grocery sales go to just five retailers. Author and co-operator Jon Steinman wants to see this change
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Credit UnionsUSA credit unions back project to give school supplies to local pupils
A joint project from a credit union services organisation and a stationery provider is making sure children get the school supplies they need
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Credit UnionsHow can credit unions grow in a sustainable way?
Four international stories of sustainable growth in credit unions
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DevelopmentCanadian housing co-op wins national award for fostering inclusion via a Women’s Circle
Members of the Sarcee Meadows Housing Co-op in Calgary come from a diverse range of ethnicities and backgrounds