British Columbia

• Coast Capital Savings CU to Sell Insurance Subsidiary

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 20, 2013

  British Columbia credit union makes deal with Desjardins Group subsidiary, Western Financial Group.

• First West Foundation Donates More Than $300,000 to Charitable Organizations

  By Peter Strozniak  |  May 10, 2013

  British Columbia credit union and its subsidiaries support communities through regional endowments.

• ‘Journey Out of Poverty’ Tour Takes CUs to Cambodia

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 7, 2013

  The Co-operative Development Foundation’s Journey Out of Poverty tour will take six CEOs to Southeast Asia.

• Canada CU CEO Criticizes Outsourcing to Other Countries

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 12, 2013

  Community Savings CU president in British Columbia responds to national story about Royal Bank of Canada Indian outsourcing.

• Canadian Broker-Dealer with CU Stake Continues to Expand Reach

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 8, 2013

  First West Credit Union said it has extended its strategic alliance with Qtrade to at least 2019.

• Central 1 CU’s Assets, ROE Up Due to Improved Investments

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 26, 2013

  Canadian central credit union reports $13.7 million in profit, 9.6% return on average equity.

• Enderby & District CU Creates $500,000 Community Fund

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 25, 2013

  Thanks to a new $500,000 endowment to help the community, Canada's Enderby & District Credit Union will start awarding grants to charities in 2014.

• Canadian Consolidation: B.C.'s First West Credit Union Takes in Enderby & District

  By Peter Strozniak  |  March 7, 2013

  Big British Columbia credit union continues partnership model, operating new acquisition as a separate division.

• Canadian Core Processing: Coast Capital Goes Live on Temenos Platform

  By Marc Rapport  |  February 20, 2013

  The $11.8 billion (Canadian) Coast Capital Savings Credit Union in British Columbia is now operating on a new Temenos core processing system.

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  Canada Firm Offers PFM on the Go

  By Natasha Chilingerian  |  February 20, 2013

  Helping members manage their money with personal financial management tools is a win-win move for credit unions and members. Add a mobile alert feature that keeps members on top of their spending 24/7, and they may be even more likely to improve their habits.