THE globe

LONDON–A number of countries are getting closer to the much-predicted and long-awaited cashless society, according to one new forecast.

NAGOYA, Japan–Even a centuries old tradition is now going cashless. Japan's Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are increasing going cashless, allowing visitors to replace small coin offerings by swiping their smartphones.

LONDON– Mark Carney, the Bank of England governor who plans to step down in March, said the world’s central banks have few tools lef

EDMONTON, Alberta–Servus Credit Union said it is bringing back the $1 million prize that is awarded as part of its The Servus Big Share Contest. T

KOSOA, Ghana–Ghana’s credit unions plan to hold a two-day conference here to discuss national efforts at rebranding and driving new growth. 

MADISON, Wis.–The World Council of Credit Unions and the Worldwide Foundation is inviting participants to join it March 29-April 3 for a study of the Brazilian credit union system, Sicredi. 

MADISON, Wis.–Turks and Caicos Islands Government has joined the World Council of Credit Unions as an associate member in order to initiate the development and introduction of credit unions to its citizens.

MADISON, Wis.–Registration is now open for the National Credit Union Foundation’s (the Foundation) 2020 Credit Union Development Education (DE) Trainings. All of the trainings will take place in Madison, Wis.

MADISON, Wis.—Nominations are open for the World Council of Credit Unions' 2020 Distinguished Service Award (DSA).

SAN JOSE, Calif.—PayPal has now gone live as the first U.S. payments company to enter China’s formerly closed digital marketplace.