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Banking and InsuranceGrowth makes Co-op Bank of Kenya the country’s top lender for businesses
Analysts say a diverse loan book helped the bank overcome a cap on lending rates imposed by the government
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BusinessICA president Monique Leroux joins Fiera Capital as vice chair and strategic advisor
The finance expert also has roles with the Quebec government and sits on the boards of firms such as Bell and Michelin
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Banking and InsuranceCanadian healthcare co-op pushes down the cost of medical bills
Beneplan covers more than 25,000 people and offers access to medication not included in state assistance schemes
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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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BusinessCo-ops call on new French parliament to help the sector grow
New president Emmanuel Macron has won a large majority in the legislature – and the co-op movement is among those with a wish list of policies
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BusinessEU recognises co-ops as important part of the collaborative economy
The latest report also looks at issues surrounding regulation, competition, tax, workers' rights and the labour market
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Banking and InsuranceThe Co-operators teams up with Aldergrove CU and salutes their ‘common values’
The Canadian mutuals are following principle six as they join forces to offer products to the credit union’s clients in British Columbia
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AgricultureNutrinor co-op to acquire new creamery to become a Quebec agrifood leader
The co-op plans to expand its presence in the domestic fine cheeses market and move outside its own region
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HousingCanada’s housing co-ops gather to discuss the need for affordable homes
CHF Canada is looking at ways to leverage its real estate to secure new investments and partnerships, to build new housing
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EnvironmentNew plastic film developed to help Co-op Group hit recycling target
The Group is partnered with a specialist firm, Coveris, which has created the new product to make ready meal trays easier to recycle