CU Focus - Summer 2008 edition
It's been a very busy time and the latest CU Focus brings you lots of updates on a variety of topical happenings - in credit unions; in the ILCU; and in the movement globally.
With lots of "must reads" in this summer 2008 edition, all of the articles are available for you to read online. Select individual stories below or you can download the entire magazine in PDF format by clicking on the image to the left.
The full magazine download is 4.4MB in size and depending upon your connection speed, may take up to two minutes to download.
ILCU Financial Data Review - Commentary
ILCU Financial Data Review - Summary
NEWS roundup
News from credit unions across the island of Ireland.
Spiralling Debt
Newry Credit Union recently flew the flag for the entire CU movement when they took part in UTV's Insight, which focused on the spiralling debt crises in Northern Ireland.
Annual General Meeting 2008
The 2008 AGM of the ILCU took place in University Concert Hall, Limerick, on Sat & Sun, 26th & 27th April.
Financial market review of a turbulent quarter
The first quarter of 2008 will be remembered for market turbulence and severe stress within the financial system.
Sowing hope, harvesting value
Using value-chain finance, Peruvian credit unions help Andean growers compete.
Technical assistance
The ILCU Foundation works with the aim of reducing poverty in developing countries.
Are modern credit cooperatives the best way to serve China's rural poor?
Home to the world's largest credit cooperative movement, an estimated 200 million households, most of them poor farmers - RCCs hold 12% of all bank deposits.
Celebrating 50 years
The population in Republic of Ireland is predicted to grow to 5m by 2021, which is almost double that of the 1950s - a phenomenal growth rate!
Credit unions launch major national marketing drive
The ILCU has launched a major multi-media marketing campaign in the Republic and Northern Ireland.
Legislative Update - Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has set the terms of reference for its Inquiry in credit unions.
Voluntary consumer protection code
One of the most significant regulatory developments for credit unions since the establishment of the Financial Regulator in 2003.
WOCCU Chairman wants to move social mission forward
Melvin Edwards has no reservations about his new role as chairman of WOCCU, a position he assumed during WOCCU’s World Credit Union Conference in Canada last year.
Youth development meeting review
The Best Practice Meeting for Youth Development took place in February.
