New CEO for Belgian co-op bank NewB

Vincent Biauce has worked in the banking sector for more than 20 years and will be…

Coop Denmark wins international energy award

'With these energy efficiency measures, Coop demonstrates that it is a healthy, green business to reduce…

Icmif Global 500 report showcases world’s largest mutual and co-op insurers

Insurers on the list collectively wrote $1.3tn in insurance premiums in 2021, an 8% increase on…

Swoboda Research Centre releases paper on small loans by Irish credit unions

Recommendations from the study include enhanced member service opportunities using increased digitisation and automation

ILO to work with Sungkonghoe University to boost Korean co-op sector

The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding which commits them to knowledge sharing and…

Woccu’s Global Women’s Leadership Network announces empowerment grant winners

The network, launched to improve gender equity in the credit union sector, will give $10,000 to…

Mixed co-op reactions to European Commission proposal on NGT plants

Farming apexes Copa and Cogeca welcomed the move but oppose the use of patents in plant…

US electric co-ops invited to apply for renewable energy funding

The scheme is dedicated solely to electric co-ops and will award funds on a competitive basis…

Cooperar connects Argentine diplomats with world’s co-ops

The national apex arranged meetings between the country's ambassadors and foreign co-op leaders to mark the…

Diversity, equity and inclusion at work: Advice from Polina Changuleva

'As long as our society and businesses/co-ops consist of people, DEI will be an important and…

US credit union apexes Cuna and Nafcu announce merger intent

'This merger will provide the opportunity to innovate and strengthen the industry as we respond to…

How a housing co-op is working to foster unity and cohesion in Leicester

The unrest that flared up last year in the city prompted the co-op to step in…