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21 May '13

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Canada Co-operation is key to fighting corruption
The International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec will be a good opportunity to promote...
United States NCGA oppose Visa and Mastercard settlement
The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) have joined a number of organisations in...
Canada Desjardins Group records $1,591 million in surplus earnings for fiscal 2012
Desjardins Group, the largest association of credit unions in North America, recorded $1,591...

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United KingdomCo-operatives Bill: Cameron's Consolidation Plan for Co-op Law in Great Britain

On Thursday 19th January UK Prime Minister David Cameron said that he intends to introduce legislation "to consolidate more than a dozen outdated pieces of legislation governing ...

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United KingdomThe case for consolidating co-operative legislation

Following the announcement of a Co-operatives Bill by Prime Minister David Cameron, the case for consolidating co-operative legislation is examined by Helen Barber, Head of Legal Services at Co-operatives UK . . .

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Global NewsThoughts on European Court 2011 Co-op Case

The Narrow Specifics In terms of its strict legal effects, Joined Cases C-78/08 to C-80/08 Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze v Paint Graphos Sarl are very narrow. It ...

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United KingdomCo-operatives can raise more funds in credit union legislation change

Co-operatives now enjoy exciting new opportunities in legislation which need to be explored by directors and executives. 

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United KingdomLegislation paves way for more funds and younger members

Britain’s co-operatives are set to benefit from credit union legislation that allow under-16s to become members and provide an opportunity to raise more capital.

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ItalyEuropean Court Recognises Co-op Business Structure: The Judgment

In a judgment of 8th September 2011 the European Court of Justice recognised the distinctive nature of co-operatives and their difference from other businesses - see Joined Cases ...

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Global NewsCo-op, Bencom, and Credit Union Law Changes from 08.01.12: A Summary

On 8th January 2012 most of the changes to the legislation governing co-operatives and community benefit societies first discussed in 2007 come into effect. They were enacted in ...

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Global NewsEU Commission State Aid Clearance for UK Social Enterprise Bank

On 20th December 2011, the EU Commission announced its approval, under the EU State Aid rules, of UK support measures of up to £400 million for the creation of the social ...

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Global NewsCo-operative News

This is the site for everyone interested in co-op news of any kind. Important in 2012 the International Year of Co-operatives Co-operative News

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Global NewsUK Co-op Law in 2010: A Summary

In the UK, a body wishing to function as a co-operative is free to use any legal form it chooses. That includes registering under the Companies Act 2006 or the Limited Liability ...

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