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Patio: a global community of tech co-operatives 

'These folks know their technology, are committed to the co-operative ecosystem and know how to enjoy…

Co-ops and credit unions react to this year’s declaration from the G20

Meanwhile, co-ops at the ICA Global Conference looked at ways to increase their influence on the…

Woccu hails success of credit union scheme for Venezuelan migrants

A report finds that women and young people supported by the programme have higher incomes

New president for ICA Americas as Graciela Fernández steps down

She was first elected in 2018, and for a second term in 2022

Agri co-ops voice their opposition to an EU-Mercosur deal

Copa and Cogeca have reiterated their concerns over the potential deal

Brazilian credit union congress shows the sector’s strength

The event gathered 6,000 delegates in person and online to discuss challenges around market growth, technology…

US credit union representatives visit credit unions in Peru and Ecuador

The sector is involved in a programme to offer financial services to Venezuelan migrants and refugees

Co-op principles in care provision: a Colombian case study

'It’s important to value and respect what is already happening within the territory'

World’s credit unions urged to support sector in flood-hit Brazil

'We are going through a great tragedy. We count on the strength of cooperation and the…

Woccu urges G20 to support proportional financial regulation

Proportional regulation is a "critical factor” for financial inclusion, says the credit union body

Financial education across the credit union movement

'One of the defining factors that differentiates us from banks in particular is that we have…

Co-ops of the Americas championed at UN FAO conference

ACI Americas has signed an agreement with Consumer Co-operatives Worldwide (CCW) to leverage access to new…