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SWIFT co-operative to use blockchain technology for cross border payments

SWIFT co-operative is exploring blockchain technology in an attempt to deliver a new standard in cross-border…

SWIFT co-operative working to address cyber security concerns

SWIFT, the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, is working on implementing a Customer…

Social Enterprise UK publishes its new year wishlist for ministers

Britain should move towards mutual solutions in areas like social care and transport, and should make sure…

Co-operative Bank said to be looking for buyers for a portfolio of non-core operations

The UK’s Co-operative Bank is working with consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to sell some of its non-core…

How can capital work for the common good?

Cliff Mills, from Anthony Collins solicitors, will be speaking on capital and the common good at…

Co-op leaders hit out at government over “unfair” pension fees

Some of the UK’s largest co-operatives will continue to suffer “arbitrary and unfair” Pension Protection Fund (PPF) charges…

Credit Unions recognised at Joe Biden and Edward Filene Awards

Credit unions and individuals from across the world were recognised for their performance at the Edward…

Co-op Party chair calls for mutualisation of Royal Bank of Scotland

The Royal Bank of Scotland should be mutualised to overhaul the culture of the bank and bolster…

European Commission fines Crédit Agricole for allegedly taking part in Euribor cartel

The world’s largest co-operative by turnover, Crédit Agricole, has been fined €114.7m by the European Commission for participating…

Indian co-operative bank responds to demonetisation by launching mobile app

A co-operative bank in Kerala, India, has found an innovative solution to the country’s liquidity problem…

Co-ops among the winners at the Social Enterprise UK Awards

Two co-operative bodies were recognised for their achievements at the UK Social Enterprise Awards last month. Dulas,…

Customer-owned banks thrive against rivals

Mutuals outperform and offer better value than competitor banks, according to a report from KPMG Australia. The…