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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...

Central 1 reports second quarter 2025 financial results

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VANCOUVER, August 28, 2025 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today reported its 2025 second quarter financials, reflecting strong results in the treasury line of business and investments for growth of the payments line of business. “Our results are showing steady performance for 2025, reflecting the renewed focus on our core payments and treasury lines of business since transferring...

Central 1 announces departure of Chief Financial Officer

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VANCOUVER, July 16, 2025 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) announced today that Emma Hider, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will be leaving Central 1 in the fourth quarter of 2025. “After much consideration, Emma has made the decision to leave Central 1, and will remain in the role to support the transition,” said Sheila Vokey, Central 1 President &...

Central 1 Announces Voting Results from 2025 Virtual Annual General and Special Meeting

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VANCOUVER, July 7, 2025 — Central 1 Credit Union (“Central 1”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its 2025 virtual Annual General and Special Meeting (“AGM”) held on June 26, 2025. Class “A” Members passed two special resolutions approving amendments to Central 1’s Constitution and Rules (“Rules”) relating to a change in Board composition and the elimination of...

Central 1 reports first quarter 2025 financial results

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VANCOUVER, May 29, 2025 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today reported its 2025 first quarter performance reflecting continued strength in its core fee-based revenue streams and a one-time provision associated with the transfer of its Digital Banking business. “This quarter, we finalized activities to support the transition of the digital banking side of our business, including the transfer...

Central 1 reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 financial results

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 12, 2025 -- Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today reported its 2024 fourth quarter and year-end performance reflecting strong financial results, including total revenue of $302.9 million for the year, a notable increase compared to last year. “We achieved strong financial results in 2024, despite economic challenges and our difficult decision to wind down our...