29 June 2026
WOCCU Global Brief: June 2026
From the President & CEO:
In just a couple of weeks, credit union and cooperative finance leaders from around the world will gather in Sydney for the 2026 World Credit Union Conference. Each year, this conference is more than a meeting. It is a reminder that while our institutions serve local members and communities, we are part of a global movement facing many of the same questions.
29 May 2026
WOCCU Global Brief: May 2026
From the President & CEO:
Across the world, credit unions are being asked to do what they have always done best: adapt to changing conditions while staying rooted in the needs of their members and communities. That balance has never been more important. Financial services are evolving quickly, member expectations are changing and new technologies are reshaping how institutions operate, compete and build trust.
28 April 2026
WOCCU Global Brief: April 2026
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to spend time in Kenya, meeting directly with (Savings and Credit Cooperative) SACCO leaders, executives from African National Associations of SACCOs, and other global partners who are working every day to expand access to financial services in their communities. What stood out most was not just the demand for inclusion, but the determination of these institutions to adapt—whether through more flexible products, stronger partnerships or navigating complex regulatory environments. It is a powerful reminder that the credit union model continues to prove its relevance when it is grounded in local realities and built for long-term sustainability.
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