WOCCU achieved unprecedented success in 2006, launching initiatives that not only created new opportunities for members today but also planted seeds for greater opportunities in the future. Our international development programs alone reached 4.1 million credit union members in 15 countries. Find out about WOCCU’s achievements in the 2006 annual report.

Provides statistics of credit unions and financial cooperatives in 97 countries around the world.

Available in English, Spanish and French.

Stay informed on the international credit union movement with World Council's bi-annual magazine.

Available in English and Spanish online.
Printed copies available only in English.

Learn in-depth about WOCCU's approach to credit union strengthening and the impact credit unions make in providing financial services.

Research monographs present the findings of credit union research and studies carried out through World Council's credit union development activities.

Get a snapshot of the difference WOCCU programs are making in various countries throughout the world.

Guide to International Credit Union Legislation contains credit union legislative and regulatory summaries for over 100 countries and political provinces.

Model Law for Credit Unions provides a sample legislative framework to aid in preparing and seeking approval of laws.

Model Regulations for Credit Unions provides a starting point for implementing quality regulatory standards for credit unions. It is based on WOCCU's extensive international development experience and documented best practices. The regulation matrix contains real world examples of regulations from 18 developing and developed credit union sectors.

The International Credit Union Principles are the foundation for how credit unions differ from other financial institutions. The principles provide frameworks for credit union operations, governance and safety and soundness.