Message From Our President and CEO

In 2025, World Council of Credit Unions showed what is possible when the global credit union movement works together with purpose and focus.

Across six continents, we advanced proportional regulation, strengthened cooperative systems, expanded financial inclusion and created new opportunities for leaders to learn from one another. From global advocacy with international standard-setting bodies to practical work in Ukraine, Guatemala and Kenya, our impact was felt where it matters most: in the lives of people and communities served by credit unions.

As we look ahead, WOCCU is building on that momentum with a sharper focus on advocacy, member service and demonstrating the cooperative difference. The global financial landscape is changing quickly, but our purpose remains clear. Together, we will continue strengthening credit unions as trusted, inclusive and locally rooted financial partners for the future.

Paul Treinen
President & CEO
World Council of Credit Unions