New WOCCU report highlights opportunities and barriers to scaling access through cooperative financial institutions

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new report from the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), developed in partnership with the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA),  highlights the critical role regulated Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) can play in expanding financial inclusion for refugees and migrants in Kenya, while outlining key regulatory and operational barriers that must be addressed to unlock that potential. 

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Global impact in 2025 sets the stage for expanded advocacy, deeper partnerships and innovation in 2026

MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released its 2025 Impact Report, available in Spanish (Versión en español) and Portuguese (Versão em português) highlighting how the global organization helped reshape the environment in which credit unions operate worldwide. In 2025, WOCCU advanced proportional regulation, expanding access to finance, and strengthening cooperative systems across six continents.

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New report examines how AI, digital currencies and deregulation are reshaping the global regulatory landscape

MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released its 2026 Global Regulatory Update, outlining how geopolitical forces are fundamentally reshaping financial services regulation worldwide.

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Register by April 2 to Save $200 on Global Credit Union Conference

Madison, Wis. — Time is running out to secure early bird pricing for the World Council of Credit Unions, annual event the World Credit Union Conference (WCUC) 2026. Credit union professionals have until 2 April to save $200 on registration for the 19–22 July conference in Sydney, Australia.

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Leaders explore how investing in women strengthens organizations, communities and the future of cooperative finance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN), an initiative of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), convened credit union leaders and global development experts for its annual GWLN Luncheon during America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference. Highlighting this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” the program underscored how investing in women’s leadership strengthens institutions, expands opportunity and fuels long-term impact across the global credit union movement.

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WOCCU CEO calls for coordinated local, national and international engagement at GAC 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) President and CEO Paul Treinen emphasized the importance of coordinated advocacy at the local, national and global levels during his mainstage address at America’s Credit Unions’ 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).

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Thirteen credit union leaders to participate in global development opportunities

MADISON, Wis.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) proudly introduces the 2026 recipients of Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) and World Young Credit Union Professionals (WYCUP) Program scholarships.

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Four organizations recognized for advancing global credit union development in Guatemala, Kenya and Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) on Sunday night honored four organizations during its second annual Global Good Awards ceremony at the historic Howard Theatre, celebrating leadership and generosity that strengthened global cooperative finance initiatives in 2025.

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Shaping the Future of Cooperative Finance on a Global Stage

Madison, Wis. — The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has announced the keynote speakers for the 2026 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC), taking place this July in Sydney, Australia. As the premier global gathering of the credit union movement, WCUC brings together leaders from across continents to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration and advance cooperative finance on an international stage.

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Swoboda to lead the continued growth and global impact of WOCCU’s meetings and events portfolio, including the World Credit Union Conference

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CUDEs invited to take the next step in global leadership by April 10

MADISON, Wis.—Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), in collaboration with World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), has opened the application portal for the 2026 International Credit Union Development Educators (ICUDE) designation.

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Veteran journalism and strategic communications leader to drive global advocacy and member engagement

MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has hired Liz Stanislawski as its new Director of Communications, bringing on a seasoned journalism and strategic communications leader to advance the organization’s global advocacy, member engagement and digital presence. 

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