by nick money | Jul 29, 2020 | Audio, News & Updates
Employers are increasingly aware of the benefits of supporting the financial wellbeing of their members, which can include reduced stress and consequent improved productivity. Payroll deduction schemes delivered by credit unions present a way of offering savings and...
by nick money | Jul 27, 2020 | News & Updates, Research
Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are critical events in the year of well-governed co-operatives, and credit unions take them very seriously. Credit union AGMs are traditionally face-to-face meetings, but many are anticipating a challenge to doing theirs in the...
by nick money | Jun 12, 2020 | News & Updates
Last week the Talking Credit Unions podcast series focused on the experience of some British credit unions during the COVID-19 epidemic. This week, Chris Smith talks with Michael Byrne, CEO of Core Credit Union, and Dave McAuley, CEO of Donore Credit Union, CFCFE...
by nick money | Jun 9, 2020 | News & Updates, Research
We’re excited to announce the winners of our first ever Credit Union Research Prize! In March this year, CFCFE launched a competition for this inaugural award. The Prize is aimed at bringing new voices and ideas into the sector, by supporting researchers who...
by nick money | Jun 1, 2020 | News & Updates
Another excellent podcast from our good friend Chris Smith. In this episode, we hear the testimony of some British credit union CEOs on the challenges they have faced in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. You can listen to the podcast here. These...
by nick money | May 28, 2020 | News & Updates
We are sad to say goodbye to Ed Mayo, who steps down from our Advisory Board on Friday. Ed is focusing on his new role as CEO at the charity Pilotlight. Ed has been a hugely valued friend to and supporter of CFCFE from its inception in 2017; he has been a member of...
