News Release Year
November 30, 2022
2023 WCUC Keynote Speakers Announced
MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions has secured four world-renowned speakers for the 2023 World Credit Union Conference—the premier global event for credit unions—to be held 23–26 July, in Vancouver, Canada. Credit union executives from 60 countries are expected to attend the conference, which will focus on sustainability, digital technologies and the future of financial services.
November 29, 2022
G20 Leaders’ Declaration Supports WOCCU Advocated Position on Financial Inclusion
MADISON, Wis.—The G20 in November adopted the G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration, wherein it reaffirmed support for World Council of Credit Unions’ (WOCCU) advocated focus on financial inclusion.
November 22, 2022
USAID, WOCCU EIP and VISA Launch 'Enko' Entrepreneurship Development Platform in Peru
LIMA, Peru—USAID, World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and VISA last week launched the "Enko" mobile business development platform in Peru to continue promoting the businesses of Venezuelans and Peruvians participating in the WOCCU Economic Inclusion Project’s (EIP) entrepreneurship development programs.
November 16, 2022
Credit Unions Urge Policymakers to Support Limits on Regulatory Burdens in Effort to Speed Economic Recovery
BRUSSELS—Representatives from the European Network of Credit Unions (ENCU) and World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) are seeking support this week from the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the European Union (EU) on limiting regulatory burdens on credit unions to help promote access to financial services for everyday Europeans.
November 14, 2022
Oregon Credit Unions Complete Global Bridges Journey with Visit to South Korea
MADISON, Wis.—Representatives of five credit unions from the U.S. State of Oregon last week traveled across the Pacific Ocean for a deep dive examination of South Korea’s largest credit union system, concluding a two-year Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions’ (WFCU) Global Bridges' journey with the National Credit Union Federation of Korea (NACUFOK).
November 03, 2022
Registration Open for 2023 World Credit Union Conference
MADISON, Wis.—Attend the premier global credit union education and networking event offered by the financial services industry. World Council of Credit Unions and the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) have opened registration for the annual World Credit Union Conference to be held 23-26 July in Vancouver, Canada.
November 02, 2022
2022 WYCUP Scholarship Offers Recipients a Choice of Destination Events
MADISON, Wis.—For the first time in the history of the World Young Credit Union Professionals (WYCUP) Scholarship program, recipients can choose between two, all-expense paid education and networking events held on different continents.
November 01, 2022
Women Transforming Leadership at the GWLN Executive Readiness Summit
MADISON, Wis.—More than 50 credit union women from four countries and 15 U.S. states engaged with thought leaders, industry experts and one another to learn more about the “coach approach” to leadership, leading in a hybrid world, DEI challenges around the globe and succession to credit union boards at last week's Global Women’s Leadership Network’s (GWLN) 2022 Executive Readiness Summit, held in Raleigh, N.C.
October 25, 2022
Credit Union Member Farmers in Ukraine Receive Free Fuel Through Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions’ Program
MADISON, Wis.—More than 17,000 gallons of diesel fuel is being distributed to credit union member farmers in Ukraine free of charge, as part of Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions’ (WFCU) ongoing relief activities there.
October 18, 2022
Digitalization Ranks as Top Priority; Macroeconomic Conditions as Greatest Risk for Global Credit Union Movement Approaching 400-million Members
MADISON, Wis.—Despite year-to-year growth in overall membership and total assets for the global credit union movement, World Council of Credit Unions’ (WOCCU) 2021 Statistical Report shows major gaps in key product and service offerings have resulted in different priorities and risk concerns for credit unions in different parts of the world.