Credit unions are more than just financial institutions; they are a unique, member-owned organisations built on the principle of people helping people. Unlike traditional banks, which prioritise investor profits, credit … Read more
Building societies are financial institutions with a unique, customer-owned structure. Unlike traditional banks driven by investor profits, building societies prioritise their members and the communities they serve. This mutual model, … Read more
Customer-owned banks have once again been named Australia’s most trusted banking sector, according to the latest Roy Morgan Bank Trust and Distrust Scores Report. The report, based on Roy Morgan’s … Read more
As NSW communities grabble amidst record floods, customer-owned banks are ready to provide support. “We understand this is an incredibly stressful time, but customer-owned banks stand with their customers and … Read more
As NSW communities grabble amidst record floods, customer-owned banks are ready to provide support. “We understand this is an incredibly stressful time, but customer-owned banks stand with their customers and … Read more
For customers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, customer-owned banks stand with their communities and are ready to provide support. If you’re experiencing financial hardship, please reach out to your customer-owned … Read more
At the heart of the customer-owned banking sector are its people. With a long tradition of serving communities, customer-owned banks have consistently stepped up in times of crisis and financial … Read more
Traditional Credit Union (TCU) is Australia’s only Indigenous-owned financial institution. TCU serves a unique demographic – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members living and working in remote communities across the … Read more
United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025) under the theme Cooperatives build a better world. ICY2025 aims to shine a spotlight on the unique contributions … Read more
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