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Woccu launches platform to help more credit unions grow by going digital

The online resource will be used by credit union professionals to share stories about digitisation initiatives

Co-ops around the world get ready for coronavirus disruption

Updates from the retail and credit union sectors in Canada, the US and Dubai

Woccu opens nominations for WYCUP scholarship programme

After rule changes, credit union leaders under the age of 40 can qualify

Turks and Caicos joins Woccu

The island government hopes to develop and the sector to provide affordable financial services to its…

Woccu calls for nominations for Distinguished Service Award

The winner will be announced in July at the 2020 Joint Credit Union Conference in Los…

Australia’s co-op sector responds to bushfire tragedy

Sector bodies for co-ops, credit unions and mutuals are urging people to donate and offering support…

2019 Q&A: Brian Branch, Woccu

President and chief executive officer of the World Council of Credit Unions (Woccu)

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…

Woccu welcomes efforts to tailor EU rules for credit unions

'Where appropriate frameworks are adopted, credit unions are remarkably successful in providing inclusive economic growth for…

Credit union membership surpasses 274 million globally

Credit union membership has increased by 90 million since 2010, says Woccu

World’s credit unions celebrate ICU Day 2019

'ICU Day is a chance to showcase the meaningful change the movement brings to members worldwide'

Woccu helps Venezuelan refugees in Colombia access financial services

Woccu says the pilot has led to greater financial inclusion and education, as well as social…