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Competition watchdog could investigate merger of Co-op Group and Southern

The regulator wants undertakings to remedy its concerns over the impact on a small number of…

AFM welcomes Law Commission’s review of friendly society legislation

Proposals include the repeal of the 1974 Act and an expansion of friendly societies’ business activities

Report sets out ways to strengthen code for Australia’s co-op banks

Commissioned by Coba, the report includes recommendations on small business, financial hardship, digitisation and First Nations…

Is the credit union common bond still fit for purpose?

Ever since the earliest credit unions were first founded, membership has never been an open-door policy.…

India moves to expand NCDC’s mandate and financing powers

The government says the bill is intended to make financial assistance more accessible and reduce delays…

Tanzanian government calls for tighter oversight of co-operatives

Tanzania is stepping up efforts to improve governance in its co-operative sector, with the country’s vice…

AI and nationalism are changing financial landscape, says Woccu

The global credit union apex has issued its regulatory update, warning of a more fragmented, complex…

PRA finalises amendments on credit union service organisations

The regulator hopes the changes will support growth and innovation, while improving access to high-quality shared…

Tax reforms could hurt co-op sector, warns New Zealand apex

Cooperative Business New Zealand has urged policymakers to recognise member-owned businesses in new shareholder loan rules

Europe’s co-operative banks call for regulatory reset 

The European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB) has responded to the EU’s ‘Better Regulation’ initiative

Almost half of Ugandan co-ops ‘dormant’, claims government

The government says it is working to recover 'grabbed co-operative assets' and restructure leadership

Australian co-op sector calls for support as government prepares budget

BCCM's recommendations include measures to increase social care delivery and domestic food and beverage processing capacity