News Archive

ABCUL Welcomes Mutuals Landscape Report as a Significant Step Toward Sector Growth

ABCUL has welcomed today’s publication of the Mutuals Landscape Report from the PRA and FCA as commissioned by HM Treasury...

ABCUL Delegation Visits Ireland to Boost Sector Collaboration

Last week, a delegation from ABCUL – including Chief Executive Officer, Matt Bland – travelled to Dublin for a series...

CroydonPlus Announces Rebrand to “Your Community Bank”

The rebrand marks a significant milestone for the credit union, which has proudly served its members for more than 25...

ABCUL Supports Men’s Mental Health Month with Special Webinar Series

ABCUL marked Men’s Mental Health Month this November by hosting a dedicated series of webinars for member credit unions, shining...

Serve and Protect Credit Union Halts Debt Spiral for RAF Sergeant

Serve and Protect Credit Union, which recently reached the milestone of a decades’ worth of service to the armed forces...

HEY Credit Union Awarded National Award Highlighting Fairness Approach to Finance

HEY Credit Union last year marked its 25th anniversary by targeting new growth areas has now boosted its reputation with...

Bolton MP Signs Up with Hoot Credit Union

A Bolton MP has become a member of Hoot Credit Union and is encouraging local residents to support one of...

Just Credit Union Launches ‘The Potters’ Bank’ to Strengthen Financial Support Across Stoke-on-Trent

Just Credit Union (JCU) has expanded its regional presence with the launch of The Potters’ Bank, a new local brand...

Supporting Members Through Safer Gambling Week: ABCUL Meets Gaimcontrol

As part of Safer Gambling Week, ABCUL sat down with Gaimcontrol, the team behind the wellbeing app Toivo, to explore...

Westcountry Savings & Loans Awarded National Accreditation for Tackling Loan Sharks

Westcountry Savings & Loans (WS&L) credit union has been formally recognised as an Accredited Partner by the England Illegal Money...

Commsave Credit Union Celebrates Hitting the 40,000 Member Mark

Northants-based Commsave Credit Union has passed the 40,000 member mark for the first time in its history, “marking an extraordinary...

Research Project Identifies ‘Areas of Potential’ to Build Britain’s Financial Resilience

More than 3 million households unable to cover more than a month of lost income – but new Nest Insight...

Penny Post Group Announce Exciting New Partnership with Halfords

RetailCU, part of Penny Post Group, is proud to announce a new partnership with Halfords, one of the UK’s leading...

Credit Unions Champion Financial Wellbeing for Talk Money Week 2025

ABCUL members nationwide have supported Talk Money Week through events, social campaigns, and community initiatives — all designed to encourage...

Intelligibility: Improving Customer Outcomes and Achieving Regulatory Compliance – A Guest Blog Featuring Amplifi Global

ABCUL recently spoke with Amplifi Global, who the Association is pleased to be collaborating with to explore the growing importance...

Government Financial Inclusion Strategy Unveils £30m Credit Union Investment and Common Bond Reforms

The Government has published its new Financial Inclusion Strategy on Wednesday 05 November 2025, which includes two landmark commitments for...

Bradford District Credit Union Leads the Conversation for Talk Money Week 2025

ABCUL is proud to support Talk Money Week 2025, running from 3–7 November, raising awareness of the work credit unions...

Wave Community Bank Champions the Conversation for Talk Money Week 2025

ABCUL is proud to support Talk Money Week 2025, taking place from 3–7 November, shining a light on the work...

MPs Champion Credit Unions in Westminster Hall Debate

In a Westminster Hall debate on 21 October 2025, MPs from across the benches pressed the Government to deliver concrete...

City Save Credit Union Join Birmingham Businesses to Tackle Financial Exclusion

In a display of corporate commitment to community well-being, major Birmingham-based businesses have joined forces with Citysave Credit Union.

Pioneer Credit Union Joins Moneywise Credit Union

Moneywise Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pioneer Credit Union is now part of Moneywise Credit Union, a move...

ABCUL Marks Black History Month 2025 with Rooted Finance – Championing Inclusion and Building on the Legacy of Credit Union Pioneers

As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion across the credit union sector, ABCUL is marking...

Metro Moneywise Credit Union Marks 35 Years of Supporting the Rochdale Community

Metro Moneywise Credit Union has celebrated 35 years of helping local people manage their money the co-operative way. The milestone...

WOCCU’s 2024 Statistical Report Highlights Global Credit Union Trends

The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released its 2024 Statistical Report, offering the most comprehensive overview to date...