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El movimiento cooperativo global se reunió en Costa Rica para dar inicio al Foro Regional de Finanzas Cooperativas 2026....
06/05/2026

El movimiento cooperativo global se reunió en Costa Rica para dar inicio al Foro Regional de Finanzas Cooperativas 2026.

La jornada comenzó con las palabras de apertura de Paul Treinen, Director Ejecutivo y Gerente General de WOCCU, destacando el rol de las cooperativas en la construcción de comunidades más fuertes, inclusivas y resilientes.

🔹 Lo que vivimos hoy:

Estrategia con el socio al centro
Oscar Guzmán presentó un análisis honesto y sin filtros de los desafíos estratégicos que enfrenta el cooperativismo en LAC. No datos fríos — una llamada a la transformación.

Alianzas que mueven el mundo
El conversatorio entre Oscar Guzmán (WOCCU) y Eduardo Coello, Chairman LAC de Visa, fue uno de los momentos más potentes del día. Dos mundos — el cooperativo y el de pagos globales — encontrando terreno común para servir mejor a millones de personas. Junto a Francisco Vides de MICOOPE Guatemala y Pablo DeFilippi de Inclusiv Credit Unions, la conversación dejó algo claro: las remesas no son solo transferencias. Son vínculos entre familias, comunidades y oportunidades.

Tecnología al servicio de la inclusión BPC, Coonecta Red Transaccional y Cacpeco demostraron en vivo que el ecosistema cooperativo ya está construyendo infraestructura digital de impacto real. No prototipos. No promesas. Soluciones funcionando hoy.

💡 El cooperativismo no necesita pedir permiso para liderar la era digital.
Ya lo está haciendo.

Mañana cerramos con gobernanza, inteligencia artificial e innovación disruptiva. Sigue la conversación.

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Paul Andrews, WOCCU's Vice President of International Advocacy, recently joined members of the European Network of Credi...
06/05/2026

Paul Andrews, WOCCU's Vice President of International Advocacy, recently joined members of the European Network of Credit Unions (ENCU) in Warsaw, Poland, for discussions on the future of the credit union sector across Europe.

A key highlight was a meeting with Bogdan Furtak, Director of Credit Union Supervision at the Polish Financial Services Authority where participants exchanged perspectives on corporate governance, regulation and the importance of dialogue between regulators and credit unions.

The gathering also highlighted success stories from Polish credit unions and updates from across Europe, including encouraging progress in Hungary and Croatia.

Thank you to ENCU and all participants for the valuable conversations and continued collaboration in support of credit unions throughout Europe.

We were honored to join cooperative finance leaders from around the world at the International Symposium on Cooperative ...
06/04/2026

We were honored to join cooperative finance leaders from around the world at the International Symposium on Cooperative Financial Institutions, hosted by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and the International Cooperative Banking Association (ICBA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Global cooperative partners, including FEDECACES (El Salvador), United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU), NATCCO (Philippines) and WOCCU, came together to discuss the future of cooperative finance.

Erin O'Hern, Senior Director of International Advocacy and Regulatory Counsel at WOCCU, spoke on emerging governance considerations and the unique regulatory challenges facing financial cooperatives in a changing financial services environment.

Thank you to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), ICA and ICBA for bringing these important conversations together.

Between sessions at , take 15 minutes to hear from Jason Popkowski, CEO of Lextech.Held during the refreshment break, t...
06/04/2026

Between sessions at , take 15 minutes to hear from Jason Popkowski, CEO of Lextech.

Held during the refreshment break, this short session will explore how banks can stay competitive through better use of data, technology, and customer engagement for their mortgage origination and settlements.

A quick, insightful addition to your conference agenda.

WOCCU is proud to support the Irish League of Credit Unions (ICLU) (Credit Union) at their 2026 ILCU AGM & Conference in...
06/02/2026

WOCCU is proud to support the Irish League of Credit Unions (ICLU) (Credit Union) at their 2026 ILCU AGM & Conference in Dublin.

Representing WOCCU at this year’s event were Kadie Hochmuth, Senior Events and Exhibits Manager, and Christi Swoboda, Vice President of Meetings and Events.

The conference is an important opportunity to connect with Irish credit union leaders, support our members, and continue strengthening collaboration across the global cooperative movement.

We especially enjoyed hearing from Jeff Guthrie, WOCCU Board Member at Director of the Canadian Credit Union Association about the importance of solidarity, equity, and adherence to cooperative principles.

Alongside the conference activities, WOCCU also spent time engaging in planning exciting future events. More to be announced soon!

The 2026 International Credit Union Day® theme is officially here:“Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World...
06/02/2026

The 2026 International Credit Union Day® theme is officially here:
“Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World.” 🌍

In a time shaped by economic uncertainty, information overload and rapid change, this year’s theme reflects what credit unions continue to do best: remain trusted, people-centered and deeply connected to their communities.

As Paul Treinen, President and CEO of the World Council of Credit Unions, shared:

“Credit unions have always been the antidote to that chaos — a place where people know they are seen, heard and served with their best interests in mind.”

And this year, we’re bringing even more ways to celebrate ICU Day globally:

✨ downloadable materials in 4 languages
✨ new ICU Day merchandise and pins
✨ a full media kit for local campaigns
✨ NEW US $10,000 ICU Day grants for financial literacy projects

As Mike Reuter, President of Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, shared, ICU Day is about showing communities “what a movement built on trust and cooperation looks like.”

Explore the 2026 ICU Day resources, merchandise and grant opportunities here: https://www.woccu.org/icuday

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores por apoyar El Foro Regional de Finanzas Cooperativas 2026.Agradecemos especialmente a ...
05/26/2026

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores por apoyar El Foro Regional de Finanzas Cooperativas 2026.

Agradecemos especialmente a TruStage, Amazon Web Services (AWS) y BPC.

Su apoyo ayuda a fortalecer la innovación, la transformación digital, la inclusión financiera y la colaboración en el movimiento global de cooperativas de ahorro y crédito.

4–5 de junio nos vemos en San José, Costa Rica!

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Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the 2026 Regional Forum for Cooperative Finance.

Special thanks to TruStage, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and BPC.

Your partnership helps advance innovation, digital transformation, financial inclusion and collaboration across the global credit union movement.

On June 4–5 see you in San José, Costa Rica!

WCUC 2026 in Sydney is powered by partners who believe in the future of the global credit union movement. 🌍A sincere tha...
05/20/2026

WCUC 2026 in Sydney is powered by partners who believe in the future of the global credit union movement. 🌍

A sincere thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Newgen Software, Sequential, Ifinity Global and audax Financial Technology.

Your support helps create space for collaboration, fresh ideas and meaningful conversations that strengthen credit unions worldwide.

Thank you for being part of the journey toward WCUC 2026 in Sydney 🇦🇺

AI is quickly becoming a powerful tool for credit unions. However, its impact depends on how responsibly it is designed ...
05/18/2026

AI is quickly becoming a powerful tool for credit unions. However, its impact depends on how responsibly it is designed and used.

Сredit unions have a clear path to harness AI in a way that protects members and strengthens trust. In our whitepaper, we’ve prepared 7 recommendations that highlight one simple truth: ethical AI and the credit union mission are deeply connected. When implemented thoughtfully, AI doesn’t replace human connection, it reinforces it.

Swipe through to see how credit unions can innovate responsibly while staying true to their purpose 👉

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