ABCUL

All ABCUL news articles

Show filters

Abcul and BSA urge reform to drive credit union and building society growth

Apex CEOs Matt Bland and Sarah Harrison made policy recommendations to MPs on the Treasury Select…

UK credit union sector looks to double membership by 2035

Sector bosses want a renewed programme of reform, investment and support to bring strong growth

2025 in review: Matt Bland

Chief executive, Association of British Credit Unions Ltd (Abcul)

UK regulators promise reforms to help grow financial mutuals sector

Pledges include a review of credit union law and the launch of a Mutual Societies Development…

ICU Day: Credit unions set out their stall for for a prosperous world

The event, coordinated by the World Council of Credit Unions (Woccu), has been celebrated annually since…

UK parliament honours co-ops and credit unions in early day motions

The motions mark the International Year of Co-operatives and International Credit Union Day

Matt Bland on Labour conference: ‘We must seize this opportunity with both hands’

'Mutuals are at the heart of building a more inclusive, resilient and community-focused economy'

Swoboda and NEF look for a new vision for UK credit unions

The research project brings together credit unions, stakeholders and policymakers to find a way forward for…

British credit unions apex renews mission statement after member survey

Abcul says the annual survey recorded a net promoter score of 44, “indicating strong loyalty and…

Success for UK credit unions in Consumer Credit Awards

The awards came as Bank of England figures showed continued growth in lending and membership across…

UK credit unions trial green lending to power home retrofits

They are working with organisations such as People Powered Retrofit and Carbon Co-op on the government’s…

Interview: Matt Bland, new chief of British credit unions apex

'With the right vision and investment, credit unions can be at the forefront of inclusive, ethical…