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What are credit unions doing to adapt to the digital age?

'Some credit unions have an aversion towards the potential risks it poses but others have adopted…

Can public service mutuals keep the co-op ethos in a competitive market?

A workshop at the Ways Forward conference in Manchester looked at the issues faced by co-ops…

Crédit Agricole co-op reports strong results in 2017 despite tax surcharge

Fourth quarter net income has increased to €387m (£343.85m) from €291m (£258.55m) last year, says a…

Rebecca Long-Bailey: Labour would work with co-ops to change the economy

The shadow business secretary and MP for Salford and Eccles looks to collaboration for a co-operative…

Ugandan Parliament asks government for funding to revive co-operatives

Legislators also backed calls to revive the country’s co-operative bank

Co-op bank promotes inclusion for India’s nomadic tribes

The Kalapur Co-operative Bank issues loans on a trust basis after building up relationships through social…

Transforming business

Co-ops can help businesses operate for the common good of all - but there are three…

Rabobank National Association to pay USD $360m to settle money-laundering case

The case concerns transactions processed in California between 2009 and 2012

Kenya Co-operative Bank wins financial sustainability award

This year the awards were themed around recognising “catalytic finance” that impacts industry, economy and society

Co-operative Bank names Bob Dench chair – while 27 more branches close

The bank's network has reduced to 68 branches, down from a peak of 373 in 2009

US Senator stirs debate over tax exemption for federal credit unions

Senator Orrin Hatch is challenging the exemption on the grounds that credit unions are moving away…

How Moeda made a co-op cryptocurrency to help new businesses take root

'We aim to provide a community-focused mobile lending system that will give investors real time transparency…