B Corp has grown into a significant global movement, with over 10,300 companies certified worldwide. However, only 60 of these are deposit banks or mutuals. Australian customer-owned banks stand out, … Read more
As the weather warms and spring fills the air, it’s the perfect time to consider making your home more environmentally friendly – and save money in the process. Your customer-owned … Read more
As financial institutions centered on people and communities, customer-owned banks have a long history of leaving a positive impact on the communities they serve. The increasing frequency and severity of … Read more
B Corp has become a global movement, with almost 8,000 companies certified across the world, and just under 700 companies in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand now proudly B Corp. … Read more
The Mutual Bank is switching away from the traditional plastic credit card and taking an exciting step towards reducing their carbon footprint. The Bank recently launched their new Mutual Visa … Read more
Qudos Bank has always been committed to supporting initiatives that improve the environmental landscape for their customers and community, and nothing highlights this commitment more than their 15-year partnership with … Read more
Each year, Bank First funds new ideas, programs and methods of teaching that support enhanced student learning outcomes in Victorian schools. By applying and receiving votes, education-related initiatives have a … Read more
COBA members Teachers Mutual Bank Limited and Australian Mutual Bank have joined Bank Australia and Beyond Bank to become certified B Corps. B Corp organisations are doing business better by … Read more
At first glance, banks and birds don’t have much in common. However as populations of Mallee Emu-Wren began to decline, COBA member, First Option Bank stepped in. The Mallee Emu-Wren … Read more
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