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Central 1

Central 1 empowers credit unions and financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians.

07/28/2025

Two of BC’s most influential business leaders work right here at Central 1! Congratulations to Sheila Vokey, our President & CEO, and Bryan Yu, our Chief Economist, on being named to Business in Vancouver’s 2025 BC500 list. Sheila was named in the Leadership category and Bryan in the Knowledge category for Economic Development.

Their leadership drives our mission to empower financial institutions and fintechs that deliver banking choice for Canadians – equipping them with the infrastructure and expertise to operate efficiently, manage risk and evolve with the market.

Read more about this well-deserved recognition: central1.com/in_the_news/c1-execs-named-biv-bc500/

05/21/2025

🚨Early-bird registration is now open for Momentum 2025!

Join us October 6–8 in Whistler, B.C. for three days of insights on the future of payments, fraud mitigation, fintech partnerships, AI & more. Leave with:

➡️Meaningful takeaways and trends shaping the future of financial services
➡️Actionable insights and strategies to drive growth
➡️Valuable connections with community leaders, experts and peers

👉 Secure your spot early and save! Register now: https://reg.eventmobi.com/momentum-2025

05/16/2025

🌟Congratulations to Sharon Buchanan and June Gaw, our recipients of the 2025 Gary Gillam Award! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to social impact and co-operative values.

Sharon Buchanan, Manager of Pigeon Park Savings, Vancouver, has spent 17 years offering low-barrier, customized banking services to marginalized communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

June Gaw, Chair of BAY Credit Union Limited‘s Member Engagement and Social Responsibility Committee, leads the Regional Food Distribution Association, ensuring equitable food distribution to people in need, locally and in northern communities.

Presented by Alterna Savings and Central 1, this award also includes $5,000 donated to charities chosen by Sharon and June.

Read more about the Gary Gillam Award and this years winners: https://www.central1.com/in_the_news/alterna-savings-and-central-1-announce-2025-gary-gillam-award-recipients/

Congratulations!👏

05/07/2025

The Payments Canada SUMMIT kicked off yesterday, uniting over 2,000 industry leaders to explore how innovation and collaboration can shape the future of payments.

🔹Ron Kaine, our AVP of Fraud and Compliance Products and Services, joined an expert panel to tackle one of the industry's biggest challenges: real-time payments fraud. Ron emphasized the importance of working together to stay ahead of emerging threats and protect Canadians:

“Within real-time payments and payments systems we are seeing the same types of scams and account takeovers. We need to be real-time in terms of intervention. Our consortium of over 200 members are sharing fraud data; using and sharing this information and applying it to the next transaction,” said Ron.

🔹Carol Ann Northcott, our Chief Risk Officer, also took the stage alongside other industry experts. The panel took a deep dive into compliance, highlighting the power of a proactive approach and how prioritizing payments compliance builds trust and and drives sustainable success.

👉 Read the full day 1 recap: https://www.payments.ca/transforming-ideas-action-highlights-day-one-2025-payments-canada-summit

05/06/2025

Barclay Hancock, our Chief Payments Officer, is sharing his insights at two exciting events this week:

➡️ Tonight, Barclay joins Fintechs Canada and PAYMENTS+PARTNERSHIPS for an evening of collaboration focused on how credit unions and fintechs can build innovative, consumer-first solutions.
📍 Space is limited – reserve your spot: https://lu.ma/5z6vb9gb

➡️ Tomorrow, catch Barclay at The Payments Canada Summit, where he’ll join a panel of industry leaders to explore how modern payment ecosystems can drive economic prosperity for Canada:
🕑 May 7 at 2:30 p.m. ET
🎟️ Can’t attend in person? Grab a digital experience ticket: https://www.thesummit.ca/page/4058773/digital-experience

05/02/2025

How will the Real-time Rail reshape participation and competition in the payments ecosystem?💡

Join Sue Whitney, our VP, Payments Strategy & Relationships, at The Payments Canada SUMMIT for an interactive panel discussion about the RTR participation options, payment flows on the system, and how organizations will go to market.

🎤 Participation and partnerships: The roles of direct settlement participants, indirect settlement participants and new participants on the RTR
📅 May 8 at 9:30 a.m. ET

➡️ Learn more and secure your spot: https://www.thesummit.ca/agenda/session/1567469

04/28/2025

In the wake of the tragic incident at Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu festival, we extend our heartfelt support to the Filipino-Canadian community, our Central 1 colleagues, and all those impacted.

If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available:

• VictimLinkBC: 1-800-563-0808
• 310 Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
• Crisis Line: 1-800-784-2433

Let’s continue to stand together, support one another, and honour the spirit of community that events like Lapu-Lapu celebrate.

04/21/2025

Ron Kaine, our AVP Fraud and Compliance Products and Services, will be speaking at The Payments Canada SUMMIT with Marc Corbalan from Visa and Aaron McAllister from Scotiabank. The panel will explore how global collaboration and AI are enhancing payments security and shaping the future of fraud prevention in real-time payments.🔒

Don’t miss this exciting conversation:
🎤 Collaborative approaches to fighting fraud in real-time payments
📅 May 6 at 4 p.m. ET

Learn more and secure your spot: https://www.thesummit.ca/agenda/session/1627499

03/30/2025

🌙Eid Mubarak!🌙

We extend our warmest wishes and a blessed Eid al-Fitr to all those celebrating! May this Eid bring happiness, prosperity, and peace to you and your loved ones.✨

03/11/2025

Last week, our Vancouver and Mississauga offices came together to celebrate International Women's Day! From delicious food to meaningful conversations, we honoured the incredible women in our organization and beyond.💜

A big thank you to our social committees for planning these events and making them so memorable! 🫶

03/07/2025

With International Women’s Day approaching, we want to shout out all the amazing women driving impact at Central 1: https://www.central1.com/in_the_news/amplifying-voices-inspiring-the-future/

With gender parity in our leadership and CEO Sheila Vokey at the helm, we don't just want to celebrate progress - we want to inspire and accelerate action. By fostering leadership opportunities for women in finance, we hope to create meaningful change and help shape a more inclusive future for our industry.

02/05/2025

At Central 1, we honour Black History Month by recognizing the profound legacy and ongoing contributions of Black Canadians. This year’s theme, Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generation, reminds us of the importance of representation, leadership and building a stronger future together.

We are committed to learning, listening, and supporting meaningful change. We encourage everyone to take time to reflect, engage, and celebrate the contributions of Black communities in Canada.

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1441 Creekside Drive Vancouver, BC V6J 4S8
Vancouver, WA

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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18006616813

Website

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