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Meet … Sarah Harrison, CEO, Building Societies Association

'Building societies, credit unions and other member-owned organisations are part of the same broad family: organisations…

Credit unions minister appointed for Newfoundland and Labrador

The Canadian Credit Union Association has written to new minister Lloyd Parrott highlighting issues such as…

Kenyan government orders sacco apex Kuscco into liquidation

The apex had been struggling for several years with mounting debts and accusations of mismanagement

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…