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Jamaican credit unions respond to Hurricane Melissa

'Together, we will face these challenges, heal, rebuild, and grow stronger as a community and as…

Report looks at how credit unions can help tackle housing crisis

The study, released by Filene in collaboration with Woccu, looks at strategies, opportunities and barriers facing…

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…

Number of credit unions drops by 10% as consolidation trend continues

As of 31 December, 2024, there were 67,137 credit unions worldwide, down from 74,634 the previous…

Woccu confirms Paul Treinen as permanent president and CEO

The World Council of Credit Unions (Woccu) has named Paul Treinen as permanent president and CEO.…

World’s credit unions look at youth cybersecurity and financial inclusion

Woccu's annual conference set a new European attendance record as members looked for ways to grow…

Woccu sets out new strategy for credit union sector at global conference

Delegates are looking at the issues of development funding after USAID and the challenges of online…

Credit unions as key international development actors

Woccu's approach mixes business discipline with making people's money work for them, says its VP Angelina…

With global development at a crossroads, can co-ops step up?

Trump has axed US aid spending, and other countries have made cuts, leaving a hole in…

Woccu asks G20 to recognise co-ops in final declaration

The apex has written to this year's South African presidency urging support for a favourable regulatory…

Woccu says support for Ukrainian credit unions will continue despite USAID cuts

The projects will be continued using funds raised by WFCU’s Rally the Movement campaign which followed…

Woccu is on the lookout for a new president and CEO

Paul Treinen will serve as interim CEO following the departure of Elissa McCarter LaBorde, who has…