Talking Credit Unions from Swoboda Research Centre
Talking Credit Unions delves into the latest trends shaping the financial landscape, equipping credit unions with the insights they need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. This podcast also tackles key issues facing the movement, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. Featuring a diverse line-up of credit union leaders, experts, researchers, and industry suppliers, it offers valuable perspectives to drive best practices, innovation, and success.
Talking Credit Unions is brought to you by the Swoboda Research Centre, which works to support positive change and transformation in the credit union movement. (https://swobodacentre.org/).
The podcast’s current producer and host, Anca Voinea, is a trained journalist with over 13 years of experience in the co-operative and credit union sectors. To suggest a podcast topic or for any other inquiries, contact her at anca.voinea@swobodacentre.org.
Talking Credit Unions from Swoboda Research Centre
EDITION 5 - Matt Bland interview
This interview gives a good insight into the practical world of 'new' credit unions, Fin Tech, regulation and access to new members featured here.
An interview with Matt Bland the new CEO of The Co-op Credit Union based in Manchester UK, “Credit unions are all about solidarity with our colleagues and neighbours in financial matters. Helping one another save and borrow affordably to build our financial resilience. It is a hugely valuable contribution to society and I’m proud of my work in the sector”
"I first became a Credit Union member, like many people, when I wanted a loan. As a passionate supporter and advocate for credit unions, The Co-op Credit Union was the natural choice. Much later, I was asked to join the Board and I thought that it was a great opportunity to use the knowledge I’d gained from working for ABCUL for the best part of a decade to help my own credit union develop and move forward. In 2020, I joined The Co-op Credit Union team as Chief Executive Officer".
"As with all co-operative societies, we’re stronger together and the more people join and use our services the better the service will be for everyone. And because, since we’re owned by our members – the people that use the service – we have only your interests at heart".
"Specialisms: my background at ABCUL makes me an expert on credit union regulation and legislation. I also have a strong best practice knowledge of leading credit unions in the UK and across the world".
Talking Credit Unions is a regular podcast dedicated to informing credit union practitioners, leaders, and opinion formers on a variety of industry topics. The podcast is sponsored by the Swoboda Research Centre.