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Co-op bank promotes inclusion for India’s nomadic tribes

The Kalapur Co-operative Bank issues loans on a trust basis after building up relationships through social…

Transforming business

Co-ops can help businesses operate for the common good of all - but there are three…

Rabobank National Association to pay USD $360m to settle money-laundering case

The case concerns transactions processed in California between 2009 and 2012

Kenya Co-operative Bank wins financial sustainability award

This year the awards were themed around recognising “catalytic finance” that impacts industry, economy and society

Co-operative Bank names Bob Dench chair – while 27 more branches close

The bank's network has reduced to 68 branches, down from a peak of 373 in 2009

US Senator stirs debate over tax exemption for federal credit unions

Senator Orrin Hatch is challenging the exemption on the grounds that credit unions are moving away…

How Moeda made a co-op cryptocurrency to help new businesses take root

'We aim to provide a community-focused mobile lending system that will give investors real time transparency…

Future of work Q&A: Paul Nowak, TUC deputy general secretary

'In this fast-changing environment, co-ops may need to invest in expertise, so they are clear sighted…

Co-op Insurance to shake up the travel market

The insurer says it is scoring a first by offering to pay travellers' medical costs up-front

After the Carillion collapse, can worker-owned contractors offer a better alternative?

'The work is so much project-based that there would be a natural team for many service…

Government announces £1.7m support for public service mutuals

'This funding will deliver training, support programmes and mentoring to expand the high quality services mutuals…

Co-op Party welcomes London Assembly report calling for banking diversity

Mayor Sadiq Khan is urged to adopt credit unions as a key player in mission-oriented banking