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European launch for BCCM’s new tool to measure value of co-op businesses

Mutual Value Measurement was developed after a two-year research project led by Monash University involving 13…

Annual report on Europe’s co-op banks highlights work on key policy areas

The EACB says it has carried out advocacy work on issues such as financial stability, digital…

New Zealand’s Co-operative Bank tops customer satisfaction survey

The bank ranked first in each of the 13 major satisfaction areas, including value for money,…

Trouble at John Lewis casts new urgency on question of mutuals reform

'The challenges facing John Lewis only underline the limited capital-raising options for successful, sustainable co-op and…

FCA updates Mutuals Public Register with new digital functions

Changes include the digitisation of records, easier search functions and more accessible guidance

Co-op Bank invests £400k with Co-operatives UK to nurture ethical business

'By acting collectively, we can create fairer and more ethical ways to trade, consume and live'

Co-op bank transfer: Belgium’s vdk bank takes on clients from NewB

25,000 clients were transferred from NewB, which hit trouble last year after it failed to meet…

Co-operative Bank of Kenya reports 30% growth in annual profit

The bank has also made moves towards ESG goals, continued its support for small business and…

ICMIF and UN open applications for innovation challenge in mutual insurance

The partnership will promote innovative mutual insurance schemes to better protect the most vulnerable in developing…

Insurer LV= to join Association of Finance Mutuals

'The AFM Board has been impressed by the LV= leadership’s commitment to maintaining strong mutual credentials'

Save Our Bank customer union launches campaign fundraiser

The £18,000 target will support efforts to restore member ownership and work for change in the…

Co-operative banking sector continues to grow, EACB figures show

Co-operative bank membership grew by 1.4% to 88 million in 2021, a survey of 13 countries…