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Central 1 News
/ 27 Sep 2023
Central 1’s Momentum 2023 Summit agenda is now available
Momentum 2023, Central 1’s annual conference, offers a unique chance to gain profound insights from top industry leaders, engage in interactive breakout sessions and join discussions at thought-provoking panels. This year’s event is expected to attract more than 350 credit union leaders and financial industry...
Economics
/ 01 Dec 2023
Economics
/ 01 Dec 2023
Central 1 News
/ 29 Nov 2023
Central 1’s Momentum 2023 summit concluded today
The concluding day of Momentum 2023 was nothing short of engaging and energizing. The day kicked off with a panel moderated by Sheila Vokey, Central 1 President and CEO and joined by credit union leaders Brian Harris, President and CEO of Interior Savings; Launi Skinner,...
Central 1 News
/ 28 Nov 2023
Central 1’s Momentum 2023 summit kicked off today in Vancouver with an engaging and thought-provoking agenda
Sheila Vokey, President and CEO of Central 1, spoke about credit unions’ positive impact and collaboration strength in her opening remarks, stating “There is a huge cohort of champions out there who believe in what we are doing together. Who believe in competition. Who believe...
Economics
/ 24 Nov 2023
Economics
/ 24 Nov 2023
Financial Results
/ 24 Nov 2023
Central 1 reports 2023 third quarter financial results
Third quarter 2023 highlights (compared with third quarter, 2022): Net income of $3.9 million, compared with net income of $1.3 million Net interest income of $19.6 million, compared with net interest income of $21.5 million Return on average equity1 of 1.6 per cent, compared with...
Financial Results
/ 24 Nov 2023
Economics
/ 23 Nov 2023
Economics
/ 21 Nov 2023
Central 1 News, Media Releases
/ 21 Nov 2023
Central 1 paves the way for data-rich wire payments in Canada; among the first to offer full ISO 20022 functionality
Canadian credit unions and financial institution clients now have access to greater payment efficiencies and innovation opportunities Vancouver, B.C./Toronto, On, November 21, 2023 – Central 1, a leading financial services provider to Canada’s credit unions and financial institutions, has achieved a major milestone on its...
Economics
/ 17 Nov 2023
Economics
/ 17 Nov 2023
Economics
/ 15 Nov 2023
Economics
/ 10 Nov 2023
Economics
/ 10 Nov 2023
Blog
/ 01 Nov 2023
Money made better: Libro Credit Union’s journey of purpose-driven banking
One of the main commitments credit unions work toward is to grow prosperity of their member-owners and support businesses to...
Economics
/ 25 Oct 2023
Blog, Economics
/ 25 Oct 2023
Navigating uncertainty: a look at the economic forecast for credit unions
It is no surprise to many credit unions leaders to say that 2023’s operating environment has been uncertain. The year...
Economics
/ 20 Oct 2023
Economics
/ 20 Oct 2023
Blog
/ 18 Oct 2023
Embracing greater challenges and opportunities for small business
Small Business Week is here! Did you know that small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) play a significant role in Canada's...
Blog
/ 17 Oct 2023
Pigeon Park Savings: A credit union serving the unique needs of Vancouver Downtown Eastside community...
One of the foundational principles of credit unions is that they exist for their community. That means they’re acutely aware...
Economics
/ 13 Oct 2023
Blog, Central 1 News, Treasury
/ 10 Oct 2023
Central 1’s Treasury Analyst Day: Foster a Treasury learning community
In recent years, treasurers within the financial sector have navigated an increasingly complex landscape, marked by unprecedented challenges such as...
Economics
/ 06 Oct 2023
Economics
/ 29 Sep 2023
Economics
/ 29 Sep 2023
Blog
/ 18 Sep 2023
Tackling fraud through the power of technology
In 2022, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported a staggering $530 million in victim losses related to fraud and cybercrime — nearly 40 per cent more than what...
Economics
/ 15 Sep 2023
Economics
/ 01 Sep 2023
Economics
/ 01 Sep 2023
Central 1 News, Media Releases
/ 29 Aug 2023
Economics
/ 18 Aug 2023
Economics
/ 18 Aug 2023
Economics
/ 11 Aug 2023
Blog
/ 01 Aug 2023
Financial resilience in Canada: Insights and opportunities for credit unions
It’s no secret that Canadians are facing significant challenges with rising interest rates and costs of goods. Grounded by the...
Economics
/ 28 Jul 2023
Blog
/ 17 Jul 2023
Empowering credit unions with trusted registered financial services
Did you know that one-third of Canadians – over ten million people – are customers of local credit unions*? Today,...
Economics
/ 14 Jul 2023
Economics
/ 13 Jul 2023
Central 1 News, Events, Forge Community
/ 10 Jul 2023
Save the date: join more than 400 credit union leaders and financial industry experts at Momentum 2023
Momentum 2023, Central 1’s annual conference will return November 27-29 to Vancouver’s Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. What you can expect from Momentum 2023: Deep insights and discussions on diverse topics shaping our industry Access to plenary sessions and panels featuring high-profile speakers, focused workshops and an...
Economics
/ 07 Jul 2023
Blog, Central 1 News, Forge Community
/ 05 Jul 2023
DUCA Credit Union on building a profit-sharing rewards program via Central 1’s innovation platform, Forge...
Central 1 welcomed several new fintechs and credit unions this year to Forge Community, an innovation hub intended to accelerate...
Economics
/ 30 Jun 2023
Economics
/ 30 Jun 2023
Economics
/ 28 Jun 2023
Economics
/ 16 Jun 2023
Economics
/ 16 Jun 2023
Blog, The Agency
/ 16 Jun 2023
10 tips for an optimal financial institution website experience
Today’s consumers are digitally-savvy and strapped for time. As a result, when online, they want to find what they’re looking...
Economics
/ 15 Jun 2023
Central 1 News, Forge, Forge Community, Industry News
/ 12 Jun 2023
Fintechs and credit unions launch new offerings from Central 1’s innovation platform
DUCA, First West and thirdstream lead 2023 deployments from Forge Community VANCOUVER, B.C., June 12, 2023 – Central 1 today announced the latest deployments from its innovation hub, Forge Community. DUCA, a credit union participant that joined the collaborative platform last year, launched a new...
Economics
/ 09 Jun 2023
Economics
/ 09 Jun 2023
Blog, Industry Interviews, Payments News
/ 08 Jun 2023
Unlocking the benefits of enriched payment data for credit unions and their members – An...
In March 2023, Central 1 participated in the second release of Lynx, Canada's new high-value payment system, which included the...
Economics
/ 26 May 2023
Economics
/ 19 May 2023
Economics
/ 19 May 2023
Media Releases
/ 15 May 2023
Central 1 announces results from 2023 Annual General and Special Meeting
For immediate release VANCOUVER, May 15, 2023 — Central 1 Credit Union (“Central 1”) is pleased to announce that all matters set out in the Information Notice, dated March 30, 2023, for the 2023 Annual General and Special Meeting held on April 26, 2023 (the ''Meeting'') were...
Economics
/ 28 Apr 2023
Central 1 News
/ 27 Apr 2023
Economics
/ 06 Apr 2023
Economics
/ 06 Apr 2023
Economics
/ 31 Mar 2023
Economics
/ 24 Mar 2023
Economics
/ 24 Mar 2023
Payments News
/ 21 Mar 2023
Economics
/ 17 Mar 2023
Economics
/ 17 Mar 2023
Blog, The Agency
/ 07 Mar 2023
The Female Investor: How to engage this powerful segment
PMG Intelligence has just released the findings of their 2023 Women and Investing study to MarketMine subscribers. Check out some...
Economics
/ 03 Mar 2023
Blog
/ 02 Mar 2023
The open banking opportunity: Prospera Credit Union and Central 1 discuss the benefits for Canadian...
Open banking is fast approaching in Canada. Financial institutions across the country are anticipating an update from the Government of...
Central 1 News, Media Releases
/ 22 Feb 2023
Economics
/ 21 Feb 2023
Economics
/ 17 Feb 2023
Economics
/ 17 Feb 2023
Economics
/ 03 Feb 2023
Economics
/ 27 Jan 2023
Economics
/ 27 Jan 2023
Economics
/ 27 Jan 2023
Blog
/ 26 Jan 2023
How to keep your Forge public website optimized for the long-term
From products and services to tools and insights, your website is a living, breathing resource your members use constantly to...
Economics
/ 16 Jan 2023
Economics
/ 06 Jan 2023
Economics
/ 23 Dec 2022
Economics
/ 16 Dec 2022
Economics
/ 16 Dec 2022
Economics
/ 29 Nov 2022
Financial Results
/ 24 Nov 2022
Economics
/ 10 Nov 2022
Economics
/ 10 Nov 2022
Economics
/ 08 Nov 2022
Economics
/ 04 Nov 2022
Economics
/ 04 Nov 2022
Blog, The Agency
/ 25 Oct 2022
Why Search Engine Optimization Matters + 5 SEO tips for Credit Unions
With an ever-increasing competitive landscape for attracting new members, getting your credit union to rank well on a Search Engine...
Media Releases
/ 19 Oct 2022
Blog
/ 18 Oct 2022
How First Nations Bank is Facilitating Indigenous Economic Self-Sufficiency
One of the advantages of banking with a community-focused financial institution is a personalized approach that is deeply rooted in...
Economics
/ 07 Oct 2022
Media Releases
/ 28 Sep 2022
Economics
/ 16 Sep 2022
Economics
/ 16 Sep 2022
Economics
/ 02 Sep 2022
Economics
/ 02 Sep 2022
Economics
/ 31 Aug 2022
Economics
/ 05 Aug 2022
Economics
/ 05 Aug 2022
Economics
/ 29 Jul 2022
Economics
/ 29 Jul 2022
Economics
/ 29 Jul 2022
Economics
/ 22 Jul 2022
Economics
/ 22 Jul 2022
Economics
/ 08 Jul 2022
Economics
/ 08 Jul 2022
Economics
/ 24 Jun 2022
Economics
/ 16 Jun 2022
Economics
/ 16 Jun 2022
Economics
/ 03 Jun 2022
Economics
/ 03 Jun 2022
Blog, Forge
/ 12 May 2022
Stronger Together: Laurentian Bank of Canada and Central 1
As Canadians increasingly embrace digital banking to simplify their lives, it is more essential than ever for financial institutions to...
Media Releases
/ 05 May 2022
Central 1 News
/ 03 May 2022
Economics
/ 29 Apr 2022
Economics
/ 22 Apr 2022
Economics
/ 13 Apr 2022
Blog, The Agency
/ 13 Apr 2022
The Agency Collaborates with PMG to Bring Industry-Leading Consumer Insights to the Credit Union System
There’s an adage in the advertising world, “If you aren’t measuring, you aren’t marketing.” It’s true that in the digital...
Economics
/ 08 Apr 2022
Economics
/ 08 Apr 2022
Media Releases
/ 05 Apr 2022
Blog, Forge
/ 28 Mar 2022
Driving Innovation with Forge Community
Since announcing Forge 2.0 in June, Central 1 is taking significant steps towards building out Forge Community – the ecosystem where...
Media Releases
/ 15 Mar 2022
Blog, The Agency
/ 02 Dec 2020
Expert Spotlight: Lisa Gheysen
Meet Lisa- The Agency at Central 1’s Content Strategist. With an extensive background writing for finance and tech, we sat down to learn a little more about her and pick her brain about how to achieve truly...
Blog, The Agency
/ 17 Nov 2020
What to look for in your Forge public site design partner
Reimagining your digital experience involves a lot of moving parts – technical evaluations, banking host communication accessibility audits and several...
Blog, Forge, The Agency
/ 21 Oct 2020
The Police Credit Union reinvents their brand with Forge and The Agency at Central 1
There’s a reason "Digital Transformation" is the term of the day. Digital is reshaping the world we live in, from...