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Woccu’s regulatory update says the credit union model needs protecting

Regulatory update says this year is a critical one for the sector with AI continuing to…

Credit unions asked to support Woccu’s international development work

USAID has cut all funding for the apex's projects following executive orders from the Trump administration

Applications open for international credit union development educators

Applications will be open until 11 April 2025

Co-op movement gets ready to fight its corner in Trump’s America

A wide range of co-operative initiatives at home and abroad have been impacted by executive orders…

Deadline looms for women’s and youth scholarships at Woccu

The application deadline for both programmes is 31 January

Global credit union body appoints new lead for international advocacy

The World Council of Credit Unions (Woccu) has appointed Paul Andrews as its new vice president…

Ukraine’s credit unions benefit from regulatory updates

The changes, which follow advocacy work from global sector body Woccu, increase lending potential for the…

Woccu fund hands another $1.5m to Ukraine’s small business sector

The USAID/Woccu Liquidity Fund has distributed $4.36m in the country since 2021

2024 in review: Headlines from the co-op world

A look back over some of the stories affecting the co-op sector during another turbulent year

Co-ops and credit unions react to this year’s declaration from the G20

Meanwhile, co-ops at the ICA Global Conference looked at ways to increase their influence on the…

Ukraine eases regulation on credit unions after Woccu lobbying

Credit unions no longer need a separate licence to provide payment services, and can now raise…

Credit union apex wins $1.8m grant to run climate project in West Africa

Woccu will work with credit union networks to help them manage climate risk and offer adaptation…