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Central 1 reports first quarter 2018 results

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New three-year strategic plan puts focus on client success VANCOUVER­ – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today reported its first quarter 2018 financial results and highlights from operations, including assets of $19.5 billion, up 8.3 per cent. In the first quarter, Central 1 continued its commitment towards transformational change, and its vision to be the national partner of choice...

Central 1 Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

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VANCOUVER – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) announced today that Dan Blue, Chief Financial Officer, has left Central 1, effective May 10, 2018. Dan joined Central 1 in 1999 and has been Chief Financial Officer since 2014. He has been an integral member of the leadership team and most recently played a key role in the creation of Aviso...

Central 1 Announces Voting Results from Annual General and Special Meeting

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VANCOUVER, May 3, 2018— Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) is pleased to announce that its members have passed a special resolution amending its Constitutions and Rules, four dues resolutions and a resolution re-appointing its auditors, at its Annual General and Special Meeting held on May 3, 2018 (Meeting). In order to be approved, the special resolution was required to receive the...

Announcing the 2018 Gary Gillam Award Recipients

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TORONTO, May 3, 2018 – Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) are pleased to announce Brent Zorgdrager – Chief Executive Officer, Kindred Union, and Madison Hopper – Member Service Representative, Alterna Savings, as the two recipients of the 2018 Gary Gillam Awards. Jointly sponsored by Alterna Savings and Central 1, the Gary Gillam Award for corporate social...

Central 1 Credit Union welcomes ATB Financial, the largest user of its Bill Payment Processing Services

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Landmark move by ATB illustrates to financial institutions that Central 1’s products and services are not just for credit unions VANCOUVER, BC – May 1, 2018 – Today, Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) announces that ATB Financial, the largest Alberta-based financial institution, has procured Central 1’s Bill Payment Processing Services, making them the largest non-credit union financial institution to...

Canada’s Credit Unions Welcome Closing of Aviso Wealth Inc. Merger

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Credential Financial Inc., Qtrade Canada Inc. and NEI Investment join forces to create a strong, values-based wealth management alternative for Canadian credit union members Vancouver, BC – Canada’s credit unions welcome the announcement today from CU CUMIS Wealth Holdings LP and Desjardins Group, detailing the closing of the merger of the businesses of Credential Financial Inc., Qtrade Canada Inc. and...

Central 1 Announces Re-elected Members to its Board

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VANCOUVER — Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) is pleased to announce the re-election of Rick Hoevenaars, Angela Kaiser, John Kortram and Rob Wellstood to Central 1’s Board of Directors (Board).  Each director will serve a three year term commencing at the conclusion of Central 1’s annual general and special meeting on May 3, 2018 (AGM). Effective at the conclusion...

The Co-operators and Central 1 to streamline partnership

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Guelph, Ont. and Vancouver, BC – To strengthen the core businesses of both organizations, The Co-operators and Central 1 Credit Union are announcing a change in their partnership. To create a stronger focus on key strategic priorities, Central 1 will remove its ownership interest in the CUMIS insurance operations, which it has shared with The Co-operators since 2009. CUMIS General...

Register Now – Central 1 Member Forum & AGM, May 2 & 3

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Our vision is bold. Central 1 is transforming. We are building a new Central 1 that puts our clients at the centre of all we do, delivers a suite of differentiated products and services which will power the progress of our members, and brings the best of global innovation to the system through proactive partnerships. Our 2018 / 20 Strategic...