DUBLIN, Ireland–The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) reported that 2016 figures show demand for loans across credit unions in the Republic increased steadily.
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CU News From Around the Planet
WICKLOW, Ireland—The Central Bank of Ireland has imposed the fine of €98,000 on Bray Credit Union Limited for not doing enough to prevent money laundering.
WATERLOO, Belgium—Approximatley 138 million Europeans are financially cut off from society, without a bank account or payment methods, according to a new study.
DUBLIN, Ireland–What one report referred to as a “mini-bank” could be created if a merger between two credit unions is approved.
MADISON, Wis.— Summit Credit Union launched its new VISA Global Good Card campaign, developed in partnership with the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU).
BELFAST, Northern Ireland–Membership in Northern Ireland’s credit unions continues to surge.
DUBLIN, Ireland–A tradition at many credit unions in this country, the annual general meeting will not be able to be held prior to Christmas, according to regulators.
SYDNEY, Australia–A social media campaign themed #switchnotbitch has been launched in this country by the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, which includes credit unions.
EDMONTON, Alberta–Servus Credit Union has introduced the “Fast Forward Small Loan” as an alternative to payday loans.
RALEIGH, N.C.–A group of 26 savings and credit cooperative (SACCO) employees and volunteers from Kenya visited with credit unions in the Raleigh-Durham area