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Basel Committee highlights need for proportional approach to regulation

The principle of proportionality can be used by a prudential credit union regulator when implementing the…

BCCM launches Disability Inclusion Toolkit for co-ops and mutuals

BCCM encouraged co-ops and mutuals to use the toolkit to build more inclusive practices into their…

Co-operative education around the world

'Co-ops are a fundamental matter to teach at schools and universities,' says Bruno Roelants of the…

Desjardins announces major restructure after data breach

Around 4.2 million members have been affected by the data breach

Co-operative Bank signs agreement with customers union

The union is a co-operative, which bank customers can join for £12 a year

Cilla Ross is appointed principal of Co-op College

Dr Ross, who replaces Simon Parkinson, is the first women to hold the post

Finance and wellbeing: Could community banks help fill the existing gaps?

Organisations like the Community Savings Bank Association are offering support to small organisations which can struggle…

Credit Union ‘Oscars’ celebrate excellence across the sector

'Co-ops and the credit union movement are a natural place for the next generation to make…

How to attract the next generation of co-operators?

Young people want to be involved in co-ops - but they need the support of the…

Co-ops are key to a bottom-up approach to peace building

The conference heard from co-operators and researchers involved in peace projects

Sleep and wellbeing: Co-op Group reaches out to night workers

Working nights can affect physical and mental health - so how can employers help minimise the…

Cooperatives Europe builds open-source index for the co-op movement

Open source shares the same principles as the co-op movement, say developers