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
Imagine a bank where you’re not just a customer, but an owner. Enjoy better services and rates while supporting an institution committed to you and the wider community – that’s … Read more
Financial abuse is a form of domestic violence which affects one in six Australian women. It involves an abuser exerting control over the victim’s access to money and resources, which … Read more
As Police Week honours the heroic efforts of police officers, we’re shining a light on a few Customer Owned Banking Association members who support police officers all year round. Every … Read more
Australians are increasingly choosing customer-owned banks for their mortgages and savings. Recent data shows the customer-owned banking sector doubled its growth of deposits and housing loans compared to the system … Read more
Customer-owned banks have launched a digital campaign to encourage Australians to make the switch to a bank that treats them like a valued customer rather than just a number. The … Read more
Almost two years on from the devastating 2022 floods, customer-owned banks have come together to offer a scholarship for students affected by the natural disaster. Few of us can forget … Read more
A one-of-its-kind scheme is giving back to veterans and helping rescue dogs at the same time. Here’s how Defence Bank is doing it. As we pause on ANZAC Day to … Read more
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