News Release Year
31 March 2026
WOCCU 2026 Global Regulatory Update Highlights Geopolitics as Defining Force in Financial Services
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.
20 March 2026
WCUC 2026 Early Bird Deadline Nears
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.
05 March 2026
Global Women’s Leadership Network Hosts Annual Luncheon Focused on “Give to Gain”
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.
04 March 2026
Treinen: The Future of Credit Union Advocacy Starts on the Global Stage
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).
03 March 2026
GWLN and WYCUP Reveal 2026 Scholarship Recipients
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.
02 March 2026
Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Honors Global Leaders at Champions’ Voices Event
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.
25 February 2026
Global Leaders to Headline 2026 World Credit Union Conference
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.
09 February 2026
WFCU Launches 2026 ICUDE Application Cycle
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.
29 January 2026
World Council of Credit Unions Names Liz Stanislawski Director of Communications
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.