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...

On October 21, Daniel (Dan) Semmens will be joining Central 1 as our new Chief Technology Officer.  Dan is coming to Central 1 from ATB Financial where he has been serving as the Chief Data and AI Officer and Head of Banking at ATB Financial. Dan has also held a number of other leadership roles at ATB, supporting various technology...

The countdown to Momentum is on! We’re less than five weeks away from timely discussions, practical takeaways, and meaningful connections, all in the stunning setting of Whistler’s Fairmont Chateau. For this year’s conference, we’ve put together a dynamic program, packed with industry-leading voices covering the major topics in financial services. What you can expect: Expert speakers from organizations including Visa,...