by Nick Money | Jul 25, 2025 | News & Updates, United Vision
The United Vision project has launched a landmark research survey that’s all about the future of credit unions across Britain. The project is being delivered by Swoboda and the New Economics Foundation, and we want to hear from as many credit union people as possible...
by Nick Money | Jul 24, 2025 | Featured, News & Updates
Credit unions have long claimed to operate differently from traditional banks. Over a century ago, Alphonse Desjardins described them as economic expressions of a high social ideal—not profit-driven institutions. This paper asks whether that distinction still holds...
by Nick Money | Jun 3, 2025 | Featured, News & Updates
A new report by KPMG, commissioned by the Aviva Foundation and Fair4All Finance with support from the Swoboda Research Centre, explores how credit unions could help address the UK’s insurance protection gap. The research, based on surveys and interviews with...
by Nick Money | Apr 15, 2025 | Audio, Featured, News & Updates
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming financial services – and credit unions are no exception. With three quarters of financial firms in Great Britain and half in Ireland already using AI, credit unions now face a crucial challenge of how to embrace AI while...
by Nick Money | Apr 10, 2025 | Featured, News & Updates
Engaging younger members is one of the key opportunities – and challenges – facing credit unions today. That’s why Swoboda is delighted to welcome Cédric Turini, from the Fédération Nationale des Caisses d’Epargne (co-operative savings banks) in France, to...
