New online course explores pathways towards a Co-operative Commonwealth

The course is aimed at newcomers to social change work as well as veteran activists, practitioners,…

How co-ops can help communities guard against climate change

A new report by the Democracy Collaborative looks at how community wealth building can help neighbourhoods…

Cecop to organise 40th general assembly in Manchester

The event will bring together delegates from industrial and service co-ops across Europe

Desjardins services now available via Google Assistant

'It’s another innovative way for our members and clients to interact with us, and another way…

New fund for PhD students looking at co-ops and social enterprises

The EMES Solidarity Fund will enable students to attend the 7th EMES International Research Conference on…

Renewable energy co-ops launch manifesto for EU elections

REScoop is asking candidates and their political parties to guarantee new rights of citizens under the…

Unity Trust Bank reports record profit for 2018

The bank lends to two housing co-ops while approximately 140 co-ops hold accounts

Scotmid Co-operative to roll out new logo across all outlets

The rebranding, which incorporates the ICA marque, coincides with the society's 160th anniversary

Researchers uncover the role of co-ops in peace-building and conflict resolution

The research was produced under the framework of the ICA-EU Partnership

US federal credit unions sector outperforms banks

Credit unions continue to expand their lending to small businesses while banks' small business lending is…

Can credit unions work with fintechs to address digital challenges?

'As a sector we need to identify ways to stay relevant'

Why credit unions are different from traditional banks

In 2017 eight million people were struggling to keep up with bills and commitments