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World’s credit unions discuss their options in fast-changing times

A look at the sector's global conference, hosted in Sydney by apex body Woccu and the…

Australia’s co-ops apex announces $70k worth of Bunya Fund awards

BCCM says seven 'diverse and impactful' co-ops will receive support, backed by Australian Unity, CBH and…

Brazilian landless workers’ movement eyes collaboration with Kerala co-op

Members of Brazil's MST visited the ralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society

Co-op Group to sponsor Special Olympics GB National Summer Games

The retailer will also run an awareness campaign in stores using its media network

Licence application submitted for the UK’s first regional co-op bank

North West Mutual, which aims to launch the UK’s first regional co-operative bank, has submitted its…

Nigerian government signs MoU to strengthen co-operative identity

New co-op legislation is promised alongside a six-month national revalidation and re-certification exercise

Credit union apexes deliver $2.5m in sacco finance to Kenyan SMEs

The year-long initiative, led by Woccu and WCFU, supports businesses which struggle to attract finance from…

Residents’ co-op buys land under Maine mobile home park

The move follows right to buy legislation passed by state governor Janet T Mills

Share offer for UK’s biggest community development passes first target

The Mayday Saxonvale project wants to develop a a 12-acre brownfield site in Frome, Somerset

Co-op bank mergers and acquisitions continue US consolidation trend

The latest examples include link-ups in Massachusetts and Oregon

Co-op Group changes trans-inclusive bathroom policy

The move follows legal advice and a change in official EHRC guidance

Vancity expands home financing for wildfire resilience

Canadian credit union Vancity has launched a financing option designed to help homeowners invest in wildfire…