The National Credit Union Administration has asked the sector to comment on a package of proposed…
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Show filtersThe 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
Only 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
Desjardins 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…
Credit 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…
Cuban 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…
Lessons 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…
USA 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…
How can credit unions grow in a sustainable way?
Four international stories of sustainable growth in credit unions
Canadian 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…
Innovation in Costa Rica: co-ops using agricultural waste for cosmetics and snacks
After overproduction hit prices, Frutalcoop and Cooperoguata are producing topping, energy bars, soaps and body lotions
Farmer-owned Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate announces new exports
The company has expanded its offerings at UK retailers Waitrose and BP Connect and is extending…
