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Filene Research Institute report asks how US credit unions can reach minority households

'Credit unions need to look beyond traditional measures of creditworthiness such as credit scores to determine…

What has caused the number of US worker co-ops to nearly double?

Co-op News speaks to Esteban Kelly, executive director of the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives

Book review: Could co-operation be the best model for the new economy?

'It is our ability to co-operate in large numbers that separates us from other species'

Copa-Cogeca calls on the USA to remove duties on Spanish table olives

'We are very disappointed about the way in which this trade dispute is escalating. It will…

Puerto Rican government sets up inmates’ co-op in maximum-security prison

'The co-op forms part of the wider project to rebuild the lives of these people and…

Co-op Financial Services launches cardless ATM tech for USA credit unions

The feature, which allows members to draw cash using their phones, can be added to credit…

Costa Rican coffee co-op drives carbon-neutral approach in the industry

Coopedota is working to reduce waste, energy use and water consumption

Farmer-owned data co-op offers new insights on crop yields

Grower Information Services Cooperative is collaborating on a new set of analytical tools to help boost…

New service offers US credit unions a presence in national lending programmes

The system hopes to use market comparison sites to increase credit union membership

America’s Credit Union Conference delegates donate goodie bags to children’s hospital

The CUNA event traditionally holds a 'give-back' event for its host city

Canadian co-op movement hands out its annual awards

Among those honoured at Co-operative Congress was Kathy Bardswick, for a lifetime of service to co-operation

Making a difference: Indigenous co-ops in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Initiatives range from improving food security to broadband co-ops aimed at narrowing the digital divide