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July 2017

Publication	Topic/Title
	Appropriations bill report strongly backs int’l CU support 2017-07-18
	Bettering CUs in Rwanda 2017-07-17
	WOCCU's Corro and Edwards Help Reduce Regulations for European CUs... 2017-07-17
	The Future of MicroLead 2017-07-12
	And The 2017 International Credit Union Day Theme Is… 2017-07-06

June 2017

Publication	Topic/Title
	Looking forward to World Conference 2017-06-30

May 2017

Publication	Topic/Title
	Insights into Moldova 2017-05-18
	MEPs discuss expanding credit unions 2017-05-17
	World Council supports allowing CUs to raise alt cap 2017-05-11
	WOCCU Raises 3 Points In Comment Letter on Capital Proposal 2017-05-10
	FATCA's harmful impact on Credit Unions around the world 2017-05-05
	Yes, EU Data Regs Will Impact Credit Unions 2017-05-05 *Subscription Required
	European Data Privacy Regs Will Impact Credit Unions 2017-05-02
	WOCCU project aims to develop Ukraine’s credit unions as agriculture lenders 2017-05-01

April 2017

Publication	Topic/Title
	World Council of Credit Unions announces keynote speakers for annual conference 2017-04-26
	CUNA backs FATCA repeal bill, hearing scheduled Wed. 2017-04-25
	World Council asks FATF for AML/CFT clarifications 2017-04-18
	WOCCU Raises 3 Issues With FATF About AML, Rules for Countering Terrorism 2017-04-17
	Herjavec, Etlinger and Mainwaring to headline 2017 World Credit Union Conference 2017-04-14
	CUs provide housing hope for Haitians 2017-04-13

March 2017

Publication	Topic/Title
	World Council Asks FATF To Clear Up AML/CFT Rules 2017-03-26
	World Council requests clearer AML/CFT guidance from FATF 2017-03-22
	World Council asks for clearer anti-money laundering rules 2017-03-22

January 2017

Publication	Topic/Title
	Donald Trump government urged to back co-ops in overseas development 2017-01-26
	World CU Community Supports Ukraine’s CUs 2017-01-24
	World’s CUs Meet With Basel Committee To Discuss Reg Burden 2017-01-23
	Credit unions meet Basel Committee 2017-01-20
	Credit Union Leaders Discuss Regulatory Relief with the Basel Committee 2017-01-19

December 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	European Parliament group discusses credit union regulation 2016-12-08

November 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	Will Trump Really Hold Remittances Ransom? 2016-11-14 *Subscription Required
	World Council gets correspondent banking ‘de-risking’ clarifications 2016-11-01

October 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	Task Force’s Guidance On De-Risking Seen As A Victory 2016-10-31
	WOCCU Unveils Social Media Platform Designed Specifically for CUs 2016-10-21 *Subscription Required
	Are Banks the Only Places to Park Your Money? 2016-10-19
	Basel Committee Makes Several Changes Following Credit Union Input 2016-10-18
	2017 CUNA Volunteer Conference includes key partners 2016-10-17
	World Council advocacy helps CUs in 2 final Basel rules 2016-10-17
	ABCUL delegation visits Georgia 2016-10-14

September 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	New mobile app for credit union professionals 2016-09-26
	Credit union movement in NZ sets a global example 2016-09-22
	Rwanda’s Vision 2020 Umurenge Program Expands Access to Finance with UNCDF- MicroLead support 2016-09-19

August 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	WOCCU Sends Comment On FATF’s Proposal On Correspondent Banking and AML 2016-08-08

July 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	Does regulation place an extra burden on credit unions? 2016-07-26
	Indiana hosts Ecuadorian credit union group 2016-07-07

June 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	WOCCU Opens 5th Credit Union Bank In Tappita 2016-06-14

May 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	The Basel Committee lacks credibility on credit unions 2016-05-16
	Central Bank of Liberia Introduces New Financial Regulations 2016-05-03

April 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	Basel, Regulation on Readers’ Radar 2016-04-24
	World Council comments on AML/CFT standards to FATF 2016-04-22
	저금리·고령화 등 어려움 직면… 20대 고객 잡는 상품 발굴해야 2016-04-10
	WOCCU Says Proposal ‘Littered’ With Anti-CU Statements 2016-04-05
	Basel misses the mark on CU proposal: World Council 2016-04-05
	Basel Committee Misinforms: WOCCU 2016-04-05
	Nepal: Rebuilding CUs, Communities and Livelihoods 2016-04-01

March 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	MicroLead in Liberia: Enhanced Branding Expands Outreach 2016-03-24

February 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	Passion to help: A credit union leadership quality that drives financial inclusion 2016-02-24
	TMG's Shazia Manus Inspires at GWLN Breakfast 2016-02-24
	Basel exempts CUs from TLAC rules: Could mean no expansion of RBC in U.S. 2016-02-18
	World Council of Credit Unions Improving Lives 2016-02-15
	WOCCU Urges Basel Committee To Move Forward With Proposal As Written 2016-02-15
	World Council: ‘Proportionality’ approach would limit reg. burden 2016-02-03
	WOCCU Issues Support For GPFI Effort To Reduce Regs 2016-02-01

January 2016

Publication	Topic/Title
	Financial Access Goes Faster and Farther In Rural Mexico 2016-01-01

December 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	World Council to IASB: Some CU shares count as equity 2015-12-31
	World Council Presses ISAB Over Accounting Proposal 2015-12-26
	World Council Urges FATF To Clear Up Rules Around MSBs 2015-12-01

November 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	World Council asks for clearer info on serving MSBs 2015-11-25
	Why do we care about the international credit union community? 2015-11-24
	BSA Conference: Gold, virtual currency, nonprofit abuse trending worldwide 2015-11-18
	Latin American Credit Unions Get It: Millennials Rule (or Shall), and Technology Is Their Passion; Plus, Omnishopper 2015-11-03

October 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	Credit unions: Winning converts 2015-10-31
	Financial Access: Why We’re Celebrating Credit Unions on #ICUDay 2015-10-15
	Discipline: Different meanings since 1990 2015-10-15
	Special ICU Day Profile – Changing Lives in Afghanistan 2015-10-15
	Interview with Anne Cochran 2015-10-14
	Cuba Confab Promotes Credit Unions 2015-10-13
	World Council Working to Establish CUs in Cuba 2015-10-01

September 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	More Than 300 Nepalese CUs Renovated After Quake 2015-09-30
	World Council supports discretion to exempt credit unions from IRR rules 2015-09-15
	WOCCU Urges Basel Committee To Give Regulators Discretion To NOT Apply IRR Rule 2015-09-14
	Credit unions make International Day about ‘people helping people’ 2015-09-01

August 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	Llevan servicios a zonas marginadas 2015-08-31
	World Council’s Branch calls for young adult membership growth 2015-08-27
	3 Ways to fund the advancement of female leaders 2015-08-25
	Global credit union body supports financial literacy initiatives 2015-08-25
	TMG CEO shares personal story, empowers others in white paper on female leadership 2015-08-11
	World Council announces 3 grants for global women’s network 2015-08-07

July 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	Kenyan SACCOS riding on innovation to attract customers 2015-07-31
	Addressing the gender gap in credit unions 2015-07-30
	Un santandereano miembro del WOCCU 2015-07-30
	Jamaican Movement wins at World Credit Union Conference 2015-07-29
	Credit unions facing the challenges 2015-07-29
	TMG White Paper Addresses Women In the Workplace 2015-07-26
	New US-based Research Group to focus on governance issues faced by co-operatives in developing countries 2015-07-23
	Woccu: O cooperativismo financeiro global na ordem dia, por Ênio Meinen 2015-07-20
	Credit unions for Cuba 2015-07-16
	브라인언 WOCCU 사무총장 "비이자 수익 확대 고민해야" 2015-07-15
	Cochran Named First Female Chair of the World Council of Credit Unions at 2015 Conference 2015-07-14
	Rafał Matusiak został członkiem Rady Dyrektorów Światowej Rady Unii Kredytowych 2015-07-14
	CUNA, WOCCU Issue CU Selfie Challenge 2015-07-13
	Asia’s CUs Join International Community 2015-07-01
	International Collaboration: Partnership program connects U.S. CUs to worldwide movement. 2015-07-01

June 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	Are internat'l CUs exposed to Greek economic woes? 2015-06-30
	WOCCU Reflects on 25 Years 2015-06-29
	Credit unions across Asia share knowledge 2015-06-04
	CUs discuss Basel III liquidity impact with Euro authority 2015-06-03
	CUNA’s Donovan shares advocacy tips at World Council session 2015-06-01
	Millennials are NOT that complicated 2015-06-01
	Liberia: CBL Governor Opens Credit Union Building 2015-06-01

May 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	Global Credit Union Workshop Hosted in Costa Rica 2015-05-30
	U.S. Trade Group Lobbyists Share Advice At Costa Rica Event 2015-05-30
	ENTREVISTA A VICTOR MIGUEL CORRO 2015-05-28
	Asian credit union executives induct local members of global women net 2015-05-23
	Build trust with millennials by teaching them how money works 2015-05-21
	The International Alternative to FASB’s Credit Loss Standard 2015-05-15
	Credit union regeneration project gets underway in Liberia after Ebola 2015-05-14
	Basel Guidance May Burden Credit Unions 2015-05-12
	A Lesson in Politics from UK Credit Unions 2015-05-07
	World Council supports proportionality in Basel credit losses proposal 2015-05-06
	Idaho & Moldova Sign World Council International Partnership Agreement 2015-05-06

April 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	CUs all-in on Nepal relief efforts 2015-04-30
	WOCCU Seeks Aid for CUs in Quake-Ravaged Nepal 2015-04-29 *Subscription Required
	CU Organizations Around World Aid Victims Of Nepal Earthquake 2015-04-28
	World Council Activates Relief Fund after Nepal Earthquake 2015-04-28
	Liberian Progress 2015-04-21
	Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito Deben Ser Reguladas Por Un Organismo Especializado 2015-04-20
	Liberia: World Council & Credit Union Association Resumes Program 2015-04-19
	¿Qué ventajas tiene pedir un crédito en una cooperativa? 2015-04-19
	World Council discusses reg. burden with Euro CU group 2015-04-17
	Tomorrow in Lviv, Ukraine, for first time: a meeting of the World Council of Credit Unions (article in Ukrainian) 2015-04-10
	World Council applauds coming AML 'de-risking' MSBs guidance 2015-04-02
	Why are women where they are in credit unions? 2015-04-02
	Hope for Haiti's Caisses Populaires 2015-04-01
	Millions Understand, Value the #CreditUnion Difference 2015-04-01
	WOCCU Raises Concerns Over 'De-Risking 2015-04-01

March 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	WOCCU Comments on AML/CFT Customer 'De-Risking' Issues 2015-03-31
	WOCCU Objects to Basel Rule 2015-03-31
	Millennials needed at front line of credit union movement 2015-03-17
	American CUs can lead international credit union movement, World Council Chairman says 2015-03-11
	WOCCU Leader: American CUs Can Lead International CU Movement 2015-03-10
	Muscco gets K10m for floods support 2015-03-06
	WOCCU gives Nsanje Community SACCO K11.2m to rebuild 2015-03-06
	Alumni network formed for World Council young professionals 2015-03-02

February 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	12 Strategies to Attract Young Members 2015-02-26
	Credit Union Guide to Millennial Member Growth 2015-02-23
	World Council provides relief amid severe flooding in Malawi 2015-02-20
	Building the Global CU Brand: World Council initiative aims to tell consumers that CUs have the financial services they want 2015-02-17
	weCU2 Uncovers the Key to Merging Millennials with Your CU 2015-02-16
	Twelve Strategies to Reach Gen Y 2015-02-11
	WYCUP scholarships open for 2016 World Council conference 2015-02-03
	Building the Global CU Brand 2015-02-01

January 2015

Publication	Topic/Title
	WOCCU Challenge: 50 Million New Members by 2020 2015-01-29
	Credit Union Interest Group launched in European Parliament 2015-01-27
	World Council shares 12 tactics to reach Gen Y globally 2015-01-26
	International Lessons for Young Adult Membership Growth 2015-01-22
	WOCCU's Guide to Growing the Millennial Member Base 2015-01-22 *Subscription Required
	World Council of Credit Unions Mission to Kenya 2015-01-19
	WOCCU Seeking Nominations for Distinguished Service Award 2015-01-16
	World Council, Kenya Form Agricultural Pact 2015-01-14
	Basel Burdens Worry World Council 2015-01-11
	Global Women’s Leadership Forum promotes women in CU leadership 2015-01-08
	International examples of supplemental capital 2015-01-05

December 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Cofincafé se expande a otros 3 departamentos 2014-12-27
	Macedonia’s First CU Built On Trust, Courage, Commitment 2014-12-19
	WOCCU Awaiting 'Go Ahead' Before Resuming Liberia Project 2014-12-19
	European Interest Group launched 2014-12-15
	Patmir III, incentivar ahorro, el objetivo 2014-12-09
	Apoyo al posconflicto 2014-12-06
	WOCCU program helps CUs attract, retain millennials 2014-12-02

November 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Northern Ireland prepares to host 2016 World CU Conference 2014-11-11
	Ethiopian Farmers See Incomes Increase by 300% 2014-11-11

October 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Cooperativas quieren jugar en campo nivelado 2014-10-31
	Celebrating 208 Million Members 2014-10-16
	World Council's Haiti project showcases ICU Day spirit 2014-10-14
	Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions: Support the Global CU Movement 2014-10-10
	Top 10 Tips for International Young Adult Membership Growth 2014-10-01

September 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Credit unions continue to grapple with Ukraine crisis 2014-09-30
	Basel Proposal Favors Risk-Based Capital 2014-09-25
	Bank of Israel refuses to back down on tough terms for credit unions 2014-09-14
	Gaining Gen Y’s Membership, Trust in a Digital World 2014-09-05

August 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Ice Bucket Challenge Floods CU Industry 2014-08-29
	World CU Conference highlights opportunities for the sector 2014-08-14
	Championing, Connecting and Equipping the Global CU Community 2014-08-07
	Credit Unions Add 7 Million Members in 2013 2014-08-06
	World Conference of CUs' Annual Confab — In Photos 2014-08-04

July 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Thank you for helping us rebuild the lives of people devastated by Typhoon Haiyan 2014-07-30
	Va. league, World Council delegates visit Estonia CUs 2014-07-15
	Bringing Financial Access to Rural Poor in Mexico and Worldwide 2014-07-03
	Young adult membership growth: Who are they? 2014-07-03
	Australian Cooperative Movement: Many Names, Common Mission 2014-07-01 *Subscription Required

June 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	International news round-up 4 – 17 June 2014-06-16
	CUNA, World Council brief USAID staffers on CU worldwide development 2014-06-05
	How Irish credit unions are holding up against the financial crisis 2014-06-05
	Advancing CU Women in Leadership 2014-06-05

May 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Minnesota CU Network celebrates growth & development of credit unions in Paraguay 2014-05-30
	Liberia: World Council to Train Ganta Credit Union Bank Staff 2014-05-28
	Domestic, foreign co-op programs need full funding: CUNA, World Council 2014-05-15
	Knowledge sharing—Key takeaways according to WOCCU Liberia 2014-05-14
	World CU Conference: Engage. Discover. Share. 2014-05-12
	Australia's Gold Coast to Host Professionals from 50 Countries at World Credit Union Conference 2014-05-05

April 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Typhoon Haiyan: Appeal Update 2014-04-30
	World Council suggests revisions to international RBA guidance 2014-04-17
	Koalas, kangaroos, and credit unions: Traveling to the 'Land Down Under' with WOCCU's Brian Branch 2014-04-17
	Credit Unions Invited to International Credit Union Day-Children's Miracle Network Tie-In 2014-04-16
	Credit Unions for Kids, Credit Union National Assocation and World Council of Credit Unions Introduce "Shop For Miracles" 2014-04-16
	Women’s Leadership in Mexican Credit Unions 2014-04-16
	World vote of confidence in Pennine Credit Union 2014-04-16
	Women in Leadership: Obstacles and Opportunities 2014-04-11
	Conselho Mundial debate cooperativismo de crédito 2014-04-08
	Global insight on collaborative solutions 2014-04-03
	Credit unions need government help to compete with commercial banks 2014-04-02
	CEO do Woccu participa de evento do Sicredi e fala sobre a inserção de mulheres e jovens 2014-04-02
	World Council Efforts in Kenya Encourage Access and Democracy 2014-04-01 *Subscription Required

March 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	World Council of Credit Unions: Impacting Lives Around the Globe 2014-03-31
	Orphans future brighter thanks to international CU effort 2014-03-28
	Bringing Brazilian Flair — And Know-How — Back To U.S. CUs 2014-03-27
	Survey reveals similar challenges for CUs around the world 2014-03-26
	Liberia: 'Cultivate Culture of Saving' 2014-03-19
	CUNA Mutual Group Supports Scholarship for Global Leadership Among CU Women 2014-03-13
	TURMOIL IN UKRAINE: What WOCCU's Branch Saw And Heard From Credit Unions On The Ground 2014-03-13
	Business Loans Driving Credit Union Development in Netherlands 2014-03-04

February 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Basel III Liquidity Changes Will Help CUs Maintain Access to Bank Services and CD Yields 2014-02-27
	Female Board Members Boost Perspective, Performance 2014-02-26
	Rethinking Mobile for Credit Unions 2014-02-14
	The Fifth Principle – Education, Training and Information 2014-02-04
	Credit Unions wish FATCA 'did not exist' 2014-02-03 *Subscription Required
	U.S. CU Executives Return from Internship in Brazil 2014-02-03

January 2014

Publication	Topic/Title
	Welsh government announces £1.2m investment in CUs 2014-01-27
	World Council supporter, Police CU in St. Kitts celebrates 30 years 2014-01-22
	WOCCU to FATF: Reduce Compliance Burdens 2014-01-15
	World Council supports the U.S. RNC resolution to repeal the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) 2014-01-15
	CDFI Programs, WOCCU Funded in Congressional Budget Deal 2014-01-14
	Donor Dollars Meet Global Needs 2014-01-13
	Consolidation, taxation and concentration in top CU systems worldwide 2014-01-03