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Momentum 2026: Early-bird registration is now open

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Momentum 2026 brings together financial services leaders from across Canada for three days of practical insight, meaningful connection and industry perspective on October 26–28 at The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in Montreal. Why you should be there: Share perspectives: Exchange ideas with 450+ attendees on the forces shaping Canadian financial services, including the Real-Time Rail, AI, emerging technologies and more. Strengthen...

Central 1 announces results of 2026 Director election process

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VANCOUVER, B.C., April 2, 2026 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) is pleased to announce that six directors have been declared elected to Central 1’s Board of Directors (Board) and will begin three-year terms following the conclusion of Central 1’s Annual General Meeting on April 28, 2026 (AGM). Last year, at Central 1’s 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting, Central...

Central 1 reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 financial results

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VANCOUVER, B.C., March 12, 2026 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today reported fourth quarter and year-end 2025 performance ahead of expectations. “With solid financial performance providing a strong foundation, 2025 gave us the clarity to accelerate transformative change across our organization,” says Sheila Vokey, Central 1’s President & CEO. “This year marked a defining turning point for Central...

Canada’s financial institutions working together to Stand Against Scams

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Every day, billions of scam attempts target Canadians, collectively costing victims countless dollars each year. But the damage goes beyond financial loss; some scammers even threaten safety and security, often funding other serious crimes. As scams become more sophisticated and widespread, taking action together has never been more critical. That’s why the Canadian Anti-Scam Coalition (CASC) exists: to take a...

Central 1 reports 2025 third quarter financial results

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VANCOUVER, B.C., November 27, 2025 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today reported third quarter performance and stable financial results across business lines, consistent with plans and expectations. “This quarter’s results show consistent financial performance and solid management amid economic uncertainty,” said Sheila Vokey, Central 1’s President & CEO. “As an aggregated services provider, we continue to focus time...

Priyal Thakrar joins Central 1 as Chief Financial Officer

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VANCOUVER, B.C., October 30, 2025 – On Thursday, November 20, Priyal Thakrar will join Central 1 Credit Union as incoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will transition into the full role as CFO on December 1, 2025. Priyal Thakrar brings nearly 30 years of strategic financial and operational leadership experience across the financial services and public sectors. In his most recent...

Turning insight into impact: fighting against fraud and cyber threats

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This International Credit Union Day, we celebrate this year’s theme “Cooperation for a Prosperous World.” It’s a timely reflection of the cooperation that drives credit unions in building a more open, innovative and inclusive financial ecosystem in Canada. That spirit was front and centre at Momentum , Central 1’s annual conference, where over 400 credit union leaders, fintech innovators, and...

Carrying the Momentum forward for ICU Day: Success through partnerships

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This International Credit Union Day, we celebrate this year’s theme “Cooperation for a Prosperous World.” It’s a timely reflection of the cooperation that drives credit unions in building a more open, innovative and inclusive financial ecosystem in Canada. That spirit was front and centre at Momentum , Central 1’s annual conference, where over 400 credit union leaders, fintech innovators, and...