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CALGARY, Alberta–Connect First Credit Union is continuing its expansion by adding another credit union as a locally branded division.

WASHINGTON—A new analysis released by The Pew Research Trusts suggests U.S. regulators could learn from their international counterparts to create a more coordinated approach to encouraging innovation and one that reduces regulatory ambiguity and protects consumers.

CORK, Ireland–A former employee of a credit union here has pleaded guilty to stealing more than €325,000 over a five-year period.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—G20 member countries are now looking at an October deadline for reviewing a global anti-money laundering standard on cryptocurrency.

OTTOWA, Ontario, Canada—Bitcoin awareness and usage have increased significantly among Canadians over the course of a year, a newly-published survey by the country’s central bank has revealed.

NANAIMO, B.C.–Coastal Community Credit Union here hosted two credit union leaders from Africa as part of a for the women’s mentorship program.

NANAIMO, B.C.–Coastal Community Credit Union here hosted two credit union leaders from Africa as part of a for the women’s mentorship program.

SINGAPORE — The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions reported it raised more than US $40,000 during the Supporter’s Reception at the 2018 World Credit Union Conference for the Busia Compassionate Centre in Busia, Kenya.

SINGAPORE — During the World Credit Union Conference here, the World Council of Credit Unions announced its new board members and executive committee.

SINGAPORE–Credit unions have an opportunity to become even bigger disruptors in the global marketplace than they were when created more than a century ago, according to WOCCU’s president and CEO.