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Our 10th Anniversary Special Edition is Now Available!
Our 10th Anniversary Special Edition is Now Available!
Get expert analysis, practical advice, and in-depth discussions on the issues that shape our future.
What’s Inside the 10th Anniversary Edition?
Insightful Discussions, Expert Commentary, and More.
Understand why credit unions merge
Attorney-at-law Jaydee Bourne explains the strategic reasons behind credit union mergers, offering a clear understanding of how combining resources can benefit members and communities.
How IMF Interventions Are Impacting Credit Unions
Professor Dwayne Devonish provides a detailed look at how recent IMF involvement in Barbados may influence local credit unions, offering strategies to adapt to potential challenges.
Achieving Balance in a Post-Pandemic World
Tamika Burton, BSc in Economics and Accounting, explores strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance in response to the workforce changes due to COVID-19.
Explore The Role of AI in the Future of Credit Unions
Antonio Arthur, explores how artificial intelligence is set to transform credit unions, from improving customer service to optimizing internal operations.
Defining Capital and Why It Matters to Your Credit Union
The Financial Services Commission breaks down the concept of capital and its critical role in maintaining your credit union’s stability and growth, helping you better understand how strong capital can safeguard your institution.
About the 10th Anniversary Edition
When we started SUSU in 2015, we believed that we could establish a magazine that highlighted the relevance and impact of Credit Unions in Barbados. We also wanted to provide a platform for authors to expand on key topics that required detailed explanations. Even more so, we hoped that this platform would be used to challenge unions where necessary. With your continued support we have been able to do this for 10 years and this is only the beginning.
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