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Mugshot challenge launched to mark International Credit Union Day

The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions has launched a call to action

Credit union offers military personnel a cheaper alternative to paying off Wonga loans

Plane Saver Credit Union introduced the offer in response to the collapse of the controversial payday…

Crédit Mutuel launches campaign to highlight the benefits of working for a co-op

'We can combine individual success with collective wellbeing, performance, solidarity, technology and humanity'

Woccu wants reduced capital requirements for credit unions around the world

The organisation wants to reduce Basel III’s capital requirements for issuers, clearers and users of interest-rate…

Credit unions nominated for Ethical Financial Services Provider award

'It really does help raise awareness of the positive impact credit unions are having within society'

Credit Union Australia reports $54.79m net profit after tax

The figure was slightly down on last year after investment in digital and innovation

Enterprise Credit Union celebrates 30th birthday – and record-breaking achievement

The Liverpool credit union has now lent a total of £100m to its members, and last…

Scottish government pledges to boost credit unions and social enterprises

The government says it will continue to work with the sector to protect communities from 'predatory…

Credit unions offer an alternative to Wonga, says Abcul

'Credit unions offer an alternative to these high-cost creditors which puts people’s long-term financial resilience at…

Two more credit unions awarded 5-star Fairbanking Mark

'Credit unions are playing an increasingly important role in people’s financial lives in the UK'

Credit union’s £5,000 cash boost will help attract new members

'Grants like this one – and support from all members of the local community – are…

Bradford District Credit Union celebrates 25th anniversary

'Joining the credit union was the right thing to do for my family and it has…