World Council of Credit Unions

09/04/2026

The global credit union movement continues to evolve, with different regions facing different opportunities and challenges.

In the “State of the Movement Address” online webinar, Paul Treinen, President & CEO of World Council of Credit Unions, and Liz Stanislawski Director of Communications at WOCCU, discuss key themes shaping the movement. They include member trust, product development, digital services and changing member needs.

Drawing on conversations with members and the latest findings from WOCCU’s Statistical Report, the webinar offers a timely perspective on the movement’s current landscape.

Follow the link to YouTube to watch the entire webinar recording — it’s available in English, Spanish and Portuguese: https://www.youtube.com//videos

09/03/2026

Join WOCCU for ”From Confusion to Clarity: Strengthening Communication to Build Trust and Retain Members” webinar. Led by Lindsay R. Watson, Founder & CEO of Joy Fluent, LLC, this practical session will explore how credit unions can identify communication gaps, simplify complex messages and create greater consistency across frontline teams, call centers, marketing and digital member interactions.

Participants will leave with practical tools to recognize warning signs, evaluate their current communication and improve the way their organization communicates with members.

🇪🇸 The webinar will be translated from English into Spanish.

📅 10 September 2026

🕙 10:00–11:00 AM CT

Don’t forget to register: https://shorturl.at/1rXQ8

09/01/2026

The global credit union movement reaches 93 countries and up to 420 million members. The new 2025 Global Credit Union Statistical Report brings that picture into focus.

It’s a useful resource for credit union leaders, policymakers, regulators, researchers and anyone interested in cooperative finance.

The report offers a closer look at the size and reach of the movement, while showing how stronger data and broader national coverage can help us better understand credit unions’ contribution to financial systems and communities around the world.

📊 Explore the latest numbers, trends and global perspective in the 2025 Statistical Report.

👉 Read the full report: https://www.woccu.org/documents/2025_Statistical_Report_EN

08/28/2026

This month’s Global Brief takes a closer look at the data, ideas and innovations shaping the global credit union movement.

📊 2025 Statistical Report

WOCCU’s latest Statistical Report provides our clearest picture yet of the size, reach and diversity of the global movement—nearly 62,000 credit unions and financial cooperatives across 93 countries, serving approximately 420 million members. But beyond the numbers, the report also explores the trends, risks and priorities shaping what comes next.

🎤 A Stronger Voice for Credit Unions

From WCUC 2026 in Sydney, Erin O’Hern and Paul Andrews sit down with CUbroadcast to discuss the shared challenges facing credit unions around the world—from regulation and AI to fraud, cybersecurity and the need for a stronger global voice.

🌎 Helping Members Send Money Across Borders

A new World Council and Visa white paper shares lessons from a cross-border digital remittance pilot and offers practical considerations for credit unions looking to better serve members sending money internationally.

Explore these stories and more in the August Global Brief. 📩

Subscribe now: https://www.woccu.org/newsroom/global_brief

08/26/2026

The financial world is changing fast, and credit unions are facing new challenges and opportunities.
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At WCUC 2026 in Sydney, Paul Andrews, Vice President of International Advocacy, and Erin O’Hern, Senior Director, International Advocacy and Regulatory Counsel, discussed some of the key issues shaping the movement today.
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The conversation also highlights WOCCU’s work to help credit unions understand new developments and have a voice in the policies shaping their future.
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Watch the full interview with our International Advocacy team by the link: https://www.cubroadcast.com/episodes/wcuc26-woccu-execs-talk-geopolitics-ai-fraud-and-digital-money-series

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

What will it take for credit unions to remain relevant, trusted and prepared for what comes next?
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Join us for a conversation with World Council of Credit Unions President and CEO Paul Treinen about the state of the global credit union movement—and the forces shaping its future.
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Drawing on WOCCU’s latest Statistical Report and an ongoing dialogue with credit union leaders worldwide, the conversation will explore what the data tell us about the scale and changing shape of the movement, along with what credit unions must do to maintain their relevance in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
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Paul will explore:
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- Global trends reshaping cooperative finance
- Innovation that strengthens member trust
- Relevance to the next generation of members and leaders
- The impact of regulation, digital competition, AI and cybersecurity
- How global cooperation can help credit unions adapt and thrive
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📅 31 August 2026
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🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
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💻 Online
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🌎 Presented in English with Spanish and Portuguese translation
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Register via the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jCRlV6RkSxOFxNMzkrAWdA #/registration

08/18/2026

What truly sets your credit union apart? If your differentiator sounds like “we’re committed to member success” or “we’re here for our community,” it may be time to look deeper.
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Join Rochelle Mansiere, Senior Consultant at Hawkeye Strategies, for a practical session on turning differentiation into a strategic asset. One that can sharpen decision-making, align strategy and drive measurable performance.
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Participants will explore:
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- Why a clear strategic differentiator matters
- How to identify and develop one that reflects what makes your credit union unique
- How differentiation can support stronger board and executive decision-making
- Practical ways to monitor and measure its impact
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📅 25 August 2026
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🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
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💻 Online
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🌎 Translated from English to Spanish
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Leave with practical tools to define, measure and use your differentiator to strengthen alignment, accountability and performance.
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Register at the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z7lzKq8pTyS1c2WHPNeMGw #/registration

08/14/2026

Couldn’t make it to a webinar, missed an important update on WCUC or ICU Day, or simply want to revisit an interview with an inspiring credit union leader?

You can still access all this information on the WOCCU YouTube channel.

There you’ll find:

- Webinars and expert discussions
- Interviews with credit union leaders
- World Credit Union Conference & ICU Day highlights
- Insights from on the issues shaping our movement

Stay informed, catch up on what you missed and explore the latest conversations from WOCCU.

▶️ Visit our YouTube channel and start watching: https://youtube.com/?si=AANt1n06g53EdQvT

08/12/2026

Sydney marked a major milestone for the World Credit Union Conference.

WCUC 2026 brought 2,421 attendees together in Sydney, making it one of the most highly attended WCUCs ever held outside North America.

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

The real success of WCUC 2026 was the people who filled the rooms, shared their experience, challenged ideas, built new connections and made Sydney such a memorable gathering.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, our speakers, volunteers, partners, sponsors, co-hosts and friends around the world who helped make this conference possible.

And now, we’re looking ahead. WCUC 2027 is heading to Dublin, Ireland, 25–28 July.

Sydney set the bar. We’re ready to raise it in Dublin.

See you there!