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Buying to get big: US credit unions push for bank acquisitions

Credit union leaders say the strategy delivers growth and protects community services – but they face…

USA: Leadership changes at the National Cooperative Bank

NCB was set up in 1978 ago to provide services for co-operatives and credit unions

British Columbia’s co-op sector given $2m development boost from government

'This timely investment by the province will contribute significantly to building the capacity of the co-operative…

Theme for this year’s International Credit Union Day theme announced

Woccu has released official posters and logos for the day, which will be celebrated on 20…

Credit unions explore new avenues for payment strategies and cryptocurrencies

CO-OP Solutions weighed in on some of the technological opportunities available to credit unions

UK’s Ben Reid re-elected to ICA board after recount

The revised results, which stem from complications in the voting after an IT failure, see Mr…

NRECA launches broadband support service for US electric co-ops

Participating co-ops will gain access to strategic communications, events, focused business and tech support and targeted…

Canadian government includes co-ops in fund to drive broadband inclusion

The $8.2m funding package, focusing on Quebec, includes two community telecoms co-ops serving rural municipalities

Canadian co-ops share lessons learnt during the pandemic

Researchers, co-op farmers and worker co-op leaders shared their insights at the annual congress of sector…

Alberta co-ops take centre stage as Canadian movement begins annual congress

Report from the opening session of the event in Calgary, organised by apex body Co-operatives and…

New solar array sees New Mexico electric co-op offer 100% daytime clean power

Kit Carson electric co-op is stepping up its renewables offer after buying its way out of…

US electric co-ops respond to Biden’s plans to boost clean energy

The government wants to accelerate domestic production of five key energy technologies, warning that global disruption…