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UK banking watchdog wants to expand credit union sector

The Financial Conduct Authority wants the law updated to level the playing field against high-cost lenders

Co-op Group expands till-less payment tech to more stores

The technology sits along existing payment methods, including cashiers and self-scan tills

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative boosts renewable energy capacity

Battery storage will make wind and solar electricity available when the wind isn’t blowing and the…

International Credit Union Day will take local and global perspectives

Credit unions will share their stories on social media using the hashtag #ICUDay

Regulation and funding gap halt growth of renewable energy co-ops in Germany

The main challenges faced are reduced support payments and the switch to auctions for licenses for…

Call for Rural Community Business Awards nominees

Applications are open to inspiring local enterprises that benefit rural communities

FinTech Catalyst Incubator is testing new products for credit unions

'The rapidly changing market means the credit union system of the future will not look the…

CBD oil-farming co-op fears £2.4m loss as Home Office revokes hemp licence

‘This decision has a far-reaching impact on our co-operative and all its operations’

Gay Lea Foods co-op receives CA $16.9m from Canadian government

Ministers say the project aligns with their recently announced Rural Economic Development Strategy

Rwandan trade minister expresses support for co-ops

'Co-operatives contribute greatly in economic empowerment of the country – they help create jobs for the…

Wales Co-operative Centre awarded funding to support co-op and community-led housing

The cash comes from the Nationwide Foundation and the Welsh government

Platform co-op set up for BSL interpreters and service users

SignCo hopes the venture, based in Merseyside, will 'change contract culture' with improved, codesigned services