United States
United States
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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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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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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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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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BusinessFarmer-owned Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate announces new exports
The company has expanded its offerings at UK retailers Waitrose and BP Connect and is extending its reach in Turkey and the US
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DevelopmentUS Congress increases funds for international co-op development
The Cooperative Development Program has had funding increased to $12m for the year, to support co-op and credit union projects around the world
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PoliticsUS co-ops join list of 600 organisations opposing Donald Trump’s rural cuts
NCBA CLUSA is one of several co-op names who fear the axed programmes will bring hardship to struggling communities
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EnvironmentWorld Environment Day: How co-ops are connecting us with the planet
We take a look at ten of the co-ops that connect people to nature, from tourism to agriculture and conservation
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AgricultureTrump’s detailed budget confirms cuts that will affect co-ops and credit unions
The administration wants to cut two crucial credit union funds, a move branded a 'mistake' by one sector leader
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BusinessUSA to host new conference to boost the global impact of co-operatives
Impact 2017, organised by NCBA CLUSA, will offer networking opportunities and look to advance the shared interests of the co-operative movement