BELFAST, Ireland–Martin McGuinness, who shared his life story of going from being a commander in the Irish Republican Army to becoming a proponent of peace in that divided country with a gathering of credit unions last summer, has died.
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CU News From Around the Planet
LABASA, Fiji–Forty-five years after it was founded, Fiji Police Credit Union Labasa office has opened a branch on the north side of the island to ensure that locals get the chance to save and borrow.
DUBLIN, Ireland—A credit union that was illegally paying its directors has been fined by Ireland’s Central Bank.
ACCRA, Ghana–The Ghana Co-Operative Credit Unions’ Association has announced plans to create its own inter payment and settlement platform in the near future.
DUBLIN, Ireland–Gary and Paul O’Donovan, who won silver medals in the 2016 Olympics in rowing, have been selected as the new Credit Union Youth Ambassadors for the Irish League of Credit Unions.
DONEGAL, Ireland–Credit unions frequently say they want to be better engaged with members. For one CU here, it’s taking the engagement literally.
KINGSTON, Jamaica–COK Sodality Co-Operative Credit Union here has launched a year-long 50th anniversary celebration, beginning with a “Blast Off 2017” event at the Knutsford Court Hotel.
TORONTO, Canada—Members of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) will soon be paying lower merchant fees through Mastercard Canada.
DUBLIN, Ireland–Credit unions in this country are hoping for a little luck of the Irish themselves as they press their regulator for expanded mortgage lending limits.
OTTOWA, Ontario, Canada—New research by the Bank of Canada shows digital currencies need regulation.