THE globe

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia–Three credit unions here are seeking to merge, while also retaining some independence. 

VILNIUS, Lithuania–During the second quarter of 2015, morethan one-third of the credit unions in Lithuania operated at a loss, according to figures released by the Bank of Lithuania.

BELMOPAN, Belize—La Immaculada Credit Union held its much-anticipated annual meeting here following demands from membership that the meeting be held and that questions be answered.

BELFAST, Ireland—Ireland’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme has made payments to more than 700 members of Rowallane Credit Union, totalling around £1.4 million.

SUVA, Fiji-- Service Worker Credit Union is reporting an increase in total income for the year ending June 30, 2015.

RUATORIA, New Zealand–Looking to fill a vaccum in financial services after a local bank closed a branch, Credit Union Central here is opening a branch in a local store on a 12-month trial basis.

MADISON, Wis.–Membership growth, and in particular young adult membership growth, is a central theme that comes up repeatedly from members around the world, according to Brian Branch, president and CEO of the World Council of Credit Unions.

GLASGOW, Scotland–The city council ‘s executive committee has approved a new and unique partnership mortgage guarantee scheme between the local authority and Glasgow Credit Union.

DUBLIN, Ireland–The Department of Social Protection here is reporting that 27 credit unions have expressed interest in piloting micro-loans for low-income families.

BELMOPAN, Belize–The board of La Inmaculada Credit Union here has responded to a request of a group of members who had collected signatures to prompt an Annual General Meeting.