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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.…

Can credit unions ride the stablecoin wave? Guidance from Woccu

'Money has always accomplished two goals. It has stored value, and it has moved value. For…

US credit unions meet for inaugural Financial Well-Being Exchange

The event gathered credit union leaders representing 28 states with more than US$210bn in combined assets

World’s credit unions discuss their options in fast-changing times

A look at the sector's global conference, hosted in Sydney by apex body Woccu and the…

Credit union apexes deliver $2.5m in sacco finance to Kenyan SMEs

The year-long initiative, led by Woccu and WCFU, supports businesses which struggle to attract finance from…

Co-op bank mergers and acquisitions continue US consolidation trend

The latest examples include link-ups in Massachusetts and Oregon

Vancity expands home financing for wildfire resilience

Canadian credit union Vancity has launched a financing option designed to help homeowners invest in wildfire…

Desjardins celebrates 10 years of Cooperathon with $100,000 in grants

The scheme promises 'a structured programme of tools, networks and support to help turn innovative ideas…

Greater Manchester credit unions announce merger

Bolton-based Hoot Savings & Loans has announced a merger with Manchester Credit Union (MCU), saying the…

Canadian credit unions request regulatory nod for merger

The boards of Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union (GVC) and Cascadia Credit Union (Cascadia) have voted…

UK credit unions grew assets by 2% in 2025, says Bank of England

Membership also rose, by 0.8% – around 18,000 people – to 2.29 million members

Plane Saver Credit Union joins Building Societies Association

'Credit unions and building societies share the same mutual values, putting members first and helping people…