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Credit Union [3 records]

Record 1 2009-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loans
  • Financial Institutions
DEF

A co-operative financial institution that is owned by its members and that operates for the benefit of its members by accepting savings deposits and making loans, including mortgage loans, and providing other services, such as chequing and credit-card services.

OBS

Most credit unions are one-branch organizations associated with a place of employment; however, in Quebec, where they are known as "caisses populaires", there are multibranch systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prêts et emprunts
  • Institutions financières
DEF

Établissement d'épargne et de crédit constitué selon la formule coopérative en vue de procurer des avantages à ses membres, de les inciter à l'épargne et de leur consentir des prêts.

OBS

Au Canada, les coopératives de crédit les plus connues sont les «caisses populaires».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Préstamos
  • Instituciones financieras
DEF

Cooperativa financiera de depósito.

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Record 2 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Finance
OBS

Since 1945, The Credit Union, also known as, Ontario Civil Service Credit Union has thrived, offering government employees and their families a dedicated financial institution that exists solely to enhance their personal financial well-being.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Finances

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Finance
OBS

Food and Alimentation Organization of the United Nations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Finances
OBS

Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Finanzas
OBS

Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación.

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