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Scottish minister pledges support for credit unions

Scotland’s cabinet secretary for communities, social security and equalities, Angela Constance, has reiterated the her government’s support…

Credit unions face rising costs as big banks lose profits

Britain’s biggest banks are passing on the costs of falling profits and low interest rates to…

Lloyds allocates £1m Fund to support 21 credit unions

Lloyds Banking Group is granting £1m to 21 credit unions through its Credit Union Development Fund. Credit…

Co-operative law under review in Singapore

New laws are being considered to improve the governance of co-ops in Singapore, with a review of…

Central Bank of Ireland is reviewing credit union regulations

Credit unions across Ireland could soon be allowed to invest their members’ funds in social housing projects.…

Co-operative Credit Union must be best choice for all members, AGM told

The Co-operative Credit Union must be the preferred option for all its members – or it…

Bill to let credit unions make more business loans is tabled in USA

Legislation to widen the scope of credit unions to make business loans has been put before the…

Credit Unions recognised at Joe Biden and Edward Filene Awards

Credit unions and individuals from across the world were recognised for their performance at the Edward…

Credit unions join Affordable Loans portal partnership

An Affordable Loans portal is being set up in partnership between private and social sector bodies to…

How the chancellor’s autumn statement will impact co-ops

There was mixed news for co-ops and mutuals when chancellor Philip Hammond announced his first autumn statement on 23…

Can co-op values play a bigger role in meeting the challenges faced by local authorities?

Co-operatives have a key role to play in building a new local economy – for instance…

Liberia calls on government to step up co-op development

The Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), which has been working to promote co-operative programmes in Liberia’s rural…