ABCUL’s Matt Bland Shares Vision for the Future on Credit Union TV

Friday 25 July 2025

This week, Credit Union TV (CUTV) featured a wide-ranging interview with ABCUL Chief Executive Matt Bland, exploring the future of credit unions across Britain.

In the full interview, Matt reflects on some of the most important questions facing the sector – from government policy and financial inclusion, to the opportunities of green finance, the power of collaboration, and ABCUL’s role in leading a unified voice for the movement.

Throughout the conversation, Matt emphasises the resilience of credit unions in responding to the cost-of-living crisis, while also highlighting the need to evolve and innovate to meet the needs of modern communities.

Within the interview, Matt said: “Credit unions have a proud legacy of supporting people through tough times, but we must also look ahead – to strengthen our role in green finance, support Community Development Credit Unions, and invest in the next generation of leaders. At ABCUL, we’re committed to being a strong, unified voice for the sector as it continues to grow and change.”

Matt also discusses:

• The biggest challenges and opportunities facing the movement today
• How credit unions fit into the UK Government’s wider financial services strategy
• The importance of collaboration across the sector
• The role of ABCUL in shaping the future direction of the movement
• The CU Futures programme and the importance of nurturing young leaders

Watch the full interview now on YouTube here.