by Brigene Litchfield | Jun 26, 2026 | Featured, News & Updates, Research
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 unions...
by Nick Money | Apr 30, 2025 | Featured, News & Updates, Research
We are pleased to share a new report researched, authored and produced by Drova in partnership with Swoboda Research Centre, offering an in-depth review of key issues facing credit unions in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Drova is a consultancy that...
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 | Mar 13, 2025 | Featured, News & Updates, Research
Swoboda is pleased to publish a new report exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in credit unions in Great Britain and Ireland. Commissioned by Swoboda Research Centre and authored by David Fagleman, co-founder and director of Enryo Consulting and leading...
by Nick Money | Jan 29, 2024 | Featured, News & Updates, Past Events
Swoboda Research Centre convened its biggest conference yet on 24th November 2023 in Manchester. 115 delegates attended to debate the big issues of the future impact of digitalisation on the development of credit unions in GB and Ireland. The morning sessions saw...
