https://www.woccu.org/ es Worldwide Foundation Calls Global Credit Union Movement to “Tune In” to Belonging, Possibility and Legacy

Mike Reuter's WCUC keynote and Global DE Social celebrate the leaders shaping the future of cooperative finance

SYDNEY, Australia—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) President Mike Reuter challenged the global credit union movement to build a future rooted in belonging, possibility and legacy during his keynote address Tuesday at the 2026 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC).

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]]> Holly Ransom Challenges Global Credit Union Leaders to Sustain Their Edge

WCUC Tuesday program explores inclusive growth, digital currencies and the future leadership of the global movement

SYDNEY, Australia — Global leadership expert Holly Ransom challenged credit union and financial cooperative leaders to build high-performing teams equipped to navigate constant change during Tuesday’s general session at the 2026 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC).

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]]> WOCCU CEO, Paul Treinen Calls on Global Credit Union Movement to Build for What’s Next

WCUC Monday program explores geopolitics, cross-border payments and the future of cooperative finance

SYDNEY, Australia — World Council of Credit Unions President and CEO Paul Treinen opened Monday’s general session at the 2026 World Credit Union Conference by challenging credit union and financial cooperative leaders to prepare their institutions—and the global movement—for a rapidly changing financial landscape. 

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]]> From a Former Prime Minister to a Night at the Sydney Opera House: Worldwide Foundation’s Signature Events Turn Up the Volume at WCUC 2026

The Hon. Julia Gillard AC headlines the GWLN Lunch & Learn; WFCU UnWind at the Sydney Opera House caps a day of leadership, connection and purpose

SYDNEY, Australia—The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) brought together hundreds of credit union professionals from around the world Monday through two of its signature events at the 2026 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC).

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]]> WCUC Opening Ceremony Celebrates over 39 countries in Attendance

Iconic Parade of Flags features attendees representing cultures from around the world

SYDNEY, Australia—The 2026 World Credit Union Conference officially opened Sunday in Sydney with its iconic Parade of Flags, as attendees representing more than 39 countries took the stage, many wearing national dress to celebrate the cultures, diversity and shared purpose of the global credit union movement. 

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]]> Sydney Welcomes the Next Generation of Global Credit Union Leaders

Young professionals from 27 countries gather for inaugural emerging leaders summit ahead WCUC 2026

SYDNEY, Australia—More than 165 emerging cooperative finance professionals from 27 countries gathered Sunday for the inaugural WYCUP & COBA Emerging Leaders Summit, helping launch the 2026 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC) and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Young Credit Union Professionals (WYCUP) Program.

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]]> WOCCU Releases New White Paper on Stablecoins and the Future of Cooperative Finance

New Report examines how digital money is reshaping payments, deposits and the strategic role of credit unions

WASHINGTON, D.C.— World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released a new white paper examining how stablecoins are reshaping the financial infrastructure that credit unions and other cooperative financial institutions rely on to serve their members. 

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]]> WOCCU and Visa Advance First-of-its-Kind Digital Remittance Pilot Between U.S. and Guatemalan Credit Unions

Pilot demonstrates how credit union cooperatives can help support more accessible cross-border payments while expanding financial inclusion

MADISON, Wis—The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), in collaboration with Visa, has completed one of the first known cross-border digital remittances between credit union cooperatives, connecting members in the United States directly with members in Guatemala through a new pilot effort. The milestone represents a significant step toward expanding how remittances can flow globally through trusted cooperative networks. 

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]]> WOCCU and WFCU Unite with the Global Credit Union Movement to Drive Financial Inclusion in Rural Guatemala

Donor-powered program launched in 2025 exceeds targets, expanding reach to communities with new formal financial services

MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) today announced significant results from a financial inclusion program in rural Guatemala, made possible by the support of donors and partners from across the global credit union movement. 

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]]> International Credit Union Day® 2026 Lifts a Steady Signal Above the Noise

The 78th anniversary of ICU Day® falls on 15 October 2026, united under the theme “Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World”

MADISON, Wis.–World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) and Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) today unveiled the theme for the 78th anniversary of International Credit Union (ICU) Day®: “Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World.” Credit unions and financial cooperatives around the globe will come together on Thursday, 15 October 2026, to mark the occasion.

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]]> WFCU-Led Global Relief Effort Delivers USD 113,000 to Disaster-Affected Communities Across Jamaica, Vietnam and Sri Lanka

2025-2026 impact report highlights how cooperative partnerships restored financial access and community resilience following major disasters

MADISON, Wis.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) today released its 2025-2026 Global Disaster Relief Impact Report, highlighting how cooperative financial institutions across Jamaica, Vietnam and Sri Lanka helped communities recover and restore access to critical financial services following a series of devastating natural disasters.

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]]> Diaspora Savings Drive New Climate Investment Model in Kenya Through Credit Unions

Program connects global remittances to local climate solutions through SACCOs

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nearly $5 billion in annual remittances from the Kenyan diaspora is being mobilized to support climate solutions through a new program that creates a direct pathway for savings to finance renewable energy, water access, climate-smart agriculture and green housing projects through savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs).

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]]> World Council of Credit Unions Issues Global Climate Policy Statement, Reinforcing Credit Unions’ Role in Climate Resilience and Sustainable Finance

New statement examines how climate risk, regulation and resilience are reshaping the role of cooperative finance

MADISON, Wis—The World Council of Credit Unions today released a new global climate policy statement, Advancing Climate Resilience and Sustainability Through Cooperative Finance, recognizing climate change presents both a significant financial risk and a strategic opportunity for credit unions and savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) worldwide.

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]]> Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Honors 2026 ICUDE Graduates

15 global leaders recognized for commitment to cooperative education and cross-border impact

MADISON, Wis.–Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) is proud to welcome 15 new professionals to the global credit union community as graduates of the International Credit Union Development Educators (ICUDEs) Class of 2026.

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