PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad–A deal between the Cooperative Credit Union League of Trinidad and Tobago and the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants is being called a “triumph” for the 500,000 members of the CU, according to the CCULTT’s CEO, Joseph Remy. The signing took place in a ceremony at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre.
“This is indeed a significant hallmark in the life of our League and the credit union movement, which was assets of $12.5 billion. This means, I am sure, that our members are also your members,” said Remy. “Many of your members are also employees at our league and credit unions. This initiative, therefore, is indeed timely and one that we are elated about.”
Remy said that each year the CCULTT professionally trains more than 500 persons from all walks of life in a wide and varied range of leadership courses/workshops.
“The fundamental principle that underpins this approach to social financial development has been that individuals, acting in concert, can achieve beyond their wildest dreams.
“The principle of relationship building in demonstrated as the League prepares to take the ACCA on our educational journey for 2016 and beyond,” he said, stressing the importance of entering into alliances.