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 | Apr 16, 2025 | Featured, News & Updates
As the financial landscape continues to evolve, credit unions need to stay ahead of policy and regulatory developments that could shape their future. That’s why Swoboda is pleased to welcome Mairéad McGuinness to our Dublin conference on 23rd May 2025, where she will...
by Nick Money | Mar 26, 2025 | Featured, News & Updates
In November last year, the UK Government initiated a ‘Call for Evidence’ regarding the role of the Common Bond in credit union legislation across England, Scotland, and Wales. This consultation, which closed first week of March, invited participants to...
by Nick Money | Feb 25, 2025 | Featured, News & Updates
After many years of insightful and engaging conversations, Chris Smith is stepping down as the host of the popular podcast, Talking Credit Unions, which Swoboda has sponsored since Chris started it in 2020. We and, no doubt, all the listeners are extremely grateful to...
