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Creating a new approach to innovation for Credit Unions
David Fagleman, Project Manager, i4 Incubator, Swoboda Research Centre Innovation is one of those words that everyone feels obliged to use, but not always to define. It sits comfortably in strategy documents and keynote speeches because it sounds positive, modern...
The Common Bond: is this defining feature of credit unions still fit-for-purpose?
New report: The Common Bond Enigma Every credit union in Ireland and the UK is legally required to restrict membership to a defined group, such as employees of a company, residents of a town, or members of an association. This common bond is what makes credit...
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE, 8TH MAY 2026 IN BLANCHARDSTOWN
Swoboda Research Centre hosted its most recent conference, themed ‘Strategic Resilience’, on 8th May 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin. The event brought together over 120 delegates from credit unions across Ireland and Great Britain - the 15th...
The Business Models of Credit Unions – Executive Summary
This report analyses credit union business models across countries with differing income levels, regulatory environments and co‑operative traditions, with particular attention to implications for Ireland. Using international case studies, expert insights and...
What can credit unions learn from Brazil, Canada and Guatemala?
New research: The business models of credit unions — an international comparison This new report by Nick Money and Paul A. Jones examines credit union systems in Brazil, Canada (Desjardins and Anglophone), Guatemala, Jamaica, Poland and the USA, using a common...
Swoboda Chairs Network 2026
Subject: Establishment of the Swoboda Chairs Network – Next Steps Dear Chair, Following on from our Chairs Workshops in November 2025 and May 2026, we would like to thank you once again for your engagement and valuable contribution. As discussed at that session, we...
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The Centre works in collaboration with the Research Unit for Financial Inclusion at Liverpool John Moores University.
