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Central 1 reports second quarter 2026 financial results

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VANCOUVER, B.C., August 28, 2026 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today reported second quarter financial results and provided an update on performance across its core businesses. "Our performance in the first half of 2026 reflects steady advancement of our strategic priorities, along with growth in our core business, against a backdrop of ongoing market volatility,” said Sheila Vokey,...

Central 1 announces appointment of Interim President & CEO

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VANCOUVER, B.C., August 18, 2026 – Central 1 today announced the appointment of Barclay Hancock as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, immediately following the planned retirement of President & CEO Sheila Vokey on September 4, 2026. Barclay currently serves as Central 1’s Chief Payments Officer. The appointment ensures leadership continuity and continued execution of Central 1's strategic priorities. "Following...

Central 1 President and CEO Sheila Vokey announces retirement in September 2026; permanent CEO search underway

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VANCOUVER, B.C., June 23, 2026 – Today, Central 1 Credit Union’s Board of Directors announced that President and CEO Sheila Vokey has informed them she will be retiring effective September 4th, 2026. The Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive process to select a new permanent President and CEO. "It has been a privilege to serve Central 1 and the...

Central 1 Credit Union Announces Redemption of Series 7 Subordinated Notes

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VANCOUVER, B.C., June 15, 2026 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today announced that on June 30, 2026 it will redeem at par all of its issued and outstanding Series 7 Subordinated Notes due on June 30, 2031 (the Notes). The Notes are redeemable at Central 1's option on or after June 30, 2026 at a redemption price per Note...

Central 1 reports first quarter 2026 financial results

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VANCOUVER, B.C., May 28, 2026 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today reported first quarter financial results and provided an update on performance across its core businesses. “Our first quarter results reflect stable underlying performance and continued growth in our core businesses, amid a challenging economic environment,” said Sheila Vokey, President and CEO of Central 1. “We remain focused on...

Central 1 announces results from 2026 Annual General Meeting

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VANCOUVER, May 5, 2026 — Central 1 Credit Union (“Central 1”) is pleased to announce the resolution set out in the 2026 Annual General Meeting & Meeting Information Notice dated April 8, 2026, for the 2026 Annual General Meeting held on April 28, 2026 (the ''Meeting''), has been approved by its members. Class A members passed by ordinary resolution the...

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...

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...