THE globe

REXBURG, Idaho—A CEO of a credit union in Idaho have been offering assistance to credit unions in Moldova, the poorest country in Eastern Europe. 

CALGARY, Alberta–Alberta’s credit unions are rallying behind a bill proposed by the provincial government, “An Act to End Predatory Lending.”

DUBLIN, Ireland–Plans by 11 credit unions in Ireland to join together and, for the first time, jointly issue a MasterCard debit card, have run into a snag. Ireland’s Central Bank said the debit card and its fees have not yet been granted approval.

FOYA, Liberia – After several years working to bring Liberian credit unions up to international standards, the World Council of Credit Union’s MicroLead initiative is coming to an end.

TORONTO–Canada’s credit unions are increasingly joining forces with financial technology startups to offer new consumer-focused products to clients.

LONDON–Three U.K. credit unions have won a five star rating for personal loan products from the Fairbanking Foundation

QUEENSLAND, Australia–QPCU, chartered as Queensland Police Credit Union, has announced it will be changing its name to QBANK on July 1 2016.

LIMERICK, Ireland–This country’s credit unions have voted in favor of a “radical reform” plan, but have voted against paying the person who has proposed it.

SOURIS, Manitoba, Canada–A credit union here has attracted some notoriety in Canada after posting a tongue-in-cheek sign about Victoria Day, which is being celebrated in Canada today.

RUNCORN, Cheshire, U.K.–Halton Credit Union (HCU) said its members received a 2% dividend on their savings during the last financial year.