THE globe

LONDON–Credit unions in the United Kingdom are reporting strong performance in 2017.

DAVOS, Switzerland–Mastercard and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have announced the launch of a public-private coalition that they say will bring together technology, solutions and experience from multiple sectors to transform refugee settlements into digitally-connected communities.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados–The movement by Barbadians of their deposits out of commercial banks on this island and into credit unions is presenting both opportunities and challenges, according to local CU officials.

SUVA, Fiji–The Fiji Nursing and Associates Credit Union here is marking its 40^th anniversary with a book detailing how it has grown since its founding.

LONDON—Banks could generate incremental global annual revenue of $200 billion– equivalent to 20% of emerging market banks’ 2016 revenues – by better serving financially excluded individuals and small businesses in 60 emerging countries, according to a new report.

MADISON Wis.–Nominations are now open for the World Council of Credit Unions 2018 Distinguished Service Award (DSA).

MADISON, Wis. –WOCCU said it has approved a membership application from the Association Nationale des Caisses Populaires Haitiennes (ANACAPH), the trade association for Haiti’s credit unions.

SYDNEY, Australia—According to a new report, Bitcoin investors are claiming Australia's banks are freezing their accounts and transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges.

MADISON, Wis.–The World Council of Credit Unions has opened registration for its annual World Credit Union Conference to be held 15–18 July in Singapore.

PORTLAOISE, Ireland–People First Credit Union held its Annual General Meeting here with a record number of attendees and the announcement of a 25% dividend.