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Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions launches campaign to promote inclusion

The foundation is the official philanthropic arm of the World Council of Credit Unions

World Credit Union Conference to be held virtually in 2021

The decision was taken in light of the Covid-19 pandemic

World Council Young Credit Union Professionals’ programme turns 20

Wycup includes young credit union professionals from all over the world

Global credit union membership surpasses 291 million

The largest increases over the past decade were witnessed in Latin America (153%), Africa (143%) and…

Woccu’s social inclusion project in Peru supports newly settled Venezuelans

The scheme offers training and business management, marketing and other entrepreneurial skills

New chair for the World Council of Credit Unions

Rafał Matusiak was appointed after Woccu's 2020 Annual General Meeting

Woccu steps in to protect Ukrainian credit union staff from Covid-19

The funds will buy PPE to keep colleagues and members safe during face-to-face transactions

International Credit Union Day themed ‘Inspiring hope for a global community’

This year's International Credit Union Day falls on 15 October

Woccu releases Covid-19 regulatory guide for credit unions

The guidance provides examples of how national level and international regulators have responded to the crisis

Ukraine orders shutdown of all credit unions to fight spread of Covid-19

The move has plunged the sector - and the farmers and small businesses it serves -…

Woccu welcomes Covid-19 flexibility shown by international regulators

Regulatory flexibility enables credit unions to meet the financial needs of their members during the crisis,…

Covid-19: Financial co-ops look to support members through crisis

Trade associations have released a series of coronavirus guidelines for credit unions and financial co-operatives