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Calgary Co-op scraps plastic bags at liquor stores and filling stations

'Our social purpose within Calgary is that of a responsible, trusted and dedicated resident citizen'

Caribbean credit unions in spotlight at Woccu conference

The sector is providing vital services to underbanked communities across the Caribbean region, said prime minister…

Nafcu calls for better information sharing to combat financial crime

‘Fraudsters often conduct fraudulent activities at multiple institutions before an institution recognises irregularities’

Study argues Desjardins has lost its co-op mission

A Montreal based research institute examines the evolution of Desjardins from the moment it was set…

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative boosts renewable energy capacity

Battery storage will make wind and solar electricity available when the wind isn’t blowing and the…

International Credit Union Day will take local and global perspectives

Credit unions will share their stories on social media using the hashtag #ICUDay

FinTech Catalyst Incubator is testing new products for credit unions

'The rapidly changing market means the credit union system of the future will not look the…

Gay Lea Foods co-op receives CA $16.9m from Canadian government

Ministers say the project aligns with their recently announced Rural Economic Development Strategy

Desjardins announces identity theft protection for members

The announcement follows an unauthorised use of internal data by an employee in June

USAID urged to consider credit unions as part of its international development funding

Cuna and Woccu have asked Usaid to ensure there is a level playing field for smaller…

Woccu working to boost agricultural investment in Haiti

A team of experts will draw up a list of development priorities for private capital funding

US report says a Green New Deal must help electric co-ops switch to renewables

'With the clock ticking on climate change, rural electric co-operative leadership, clean energy advocates, and rural…