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September 27, 2023
European Network of Credit Unions (ENCU) in Croatia to Urge Support for Financial Inclusion Measures
ZAGREB, Croatia—The European Network of Credit Unions (ENCU) and World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) joined the Croatian Credit Union Association this week to convince key policymakers in Croatia’s capital to address the regulatory challenges preventing credit unions from maximizing their ability to reach underserved communities.
September 19, 2023
WFCU Philanthropy Welcomes New Leader
MADISON, Wis. — Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) is excited to present the new leader of their fundraising work, Marcey Ciaccio. In June 2023, Ciaccio assumed the role of Philanthropy Manager and dove right in to bolster WFCU’s fundraising efforts.
September 18, 2023
WOCCU to Launch USAID-CDP Economic Development Initiative Through Credit Unions in 4 Countries
WASHINGTON, D.C.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is pleased to announce in October it will begin implementing the new Accelerating Growth and Inclusion in Lending for Credit Unions (AGIL4CU) Project, a five-year, $9.3 million initiative funded through the USAID Cooperative Development Program in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Senegal and Guatemala.
September 14, 2023
CUNA, World Council Urge Basel III Proportionality Implementation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) sent a letter Thursday addressing the implementation of a Basel III proportionality framework to establish a simpler and more reasonable approach for credit unions to leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee.
September 12, 2023
WOCCU Applauds G20 for Embracing Proportionality in Leaders’ Declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Leaders of The G20 agreed September 9 to a joint declaration that embraces a proportional approach to the newly finalized standards on sustainability and climate-related disclosures published by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), while addressing a number of other issues that will impact credit union regulations moving forward.
August 25, 2023
USAID/WOCCU Study Shows Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants with Professional Backgrounds Struggle to Find Work in Ecuador
QUITO, Ecuador—A research study conducted by the USAID/World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) Economic Inclusion Project (EIP) shows nearly 40% of Venezuelan refugees and migrants who arrived in Ecuador with professional certifications are still unemployed, with just 19% successfully revalidating those certifications in their new host country.
August 16, 2023
Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Supports Maui, Hawai’i through National Credit Union Foundation’s CUAid Initiative
MADISON, Wis.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) is supporting credit union communities in Maui, Hawai’i through CUAid, the National Credit Union Foundation's (USA) disaster relief grant program. CUAid is providing relief to credit union employees, volunteers and communities after devastating wildfires tore through Maui on August 8.
August 08, 2023
2023 Global Women’s Leadership Network Empowerment Grant Winners to Increase Financial Access Worldwide
MADISON, Wis —Global Women’s Leadership Network is pleased to announce its 2023 Empowerment Grant winners are Enkhchimeg Nergui, Partnership Specialist, Mongolian National Confederation of Credit Unions, and Violet Ndungu, CEO, Muki Sacco (Kenya).
July 27, 2023
Records Smashed at 2023 World Credit Union Conference
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—The 2023 World Credit Union Conference concluded Wednesday with a Canadian-themed closing party that put the finishing touches on a record-setting, four-day event at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
July 26, 2023
WOCCU Examines Lifting Up the Underserved Through Digital Financial Inclusion
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) International Advocacy examined the unique role the credit union cooperative model can play in ensuring underserved and marginalized communities have access to financial inclusion in the digital revolution during a Wednesday breakout session at the 2023 World Credit Union Conference.