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Values in practice
Systemic: XacBank
Beyond serving their own customer, values-based banks believe in the need for a positive systemic change in the banking system itself. For that reason, [...]
Values in practice
Inclusive: Visión Banco
Values-based banks aim to build an inclusive financial system that responds to the needs of everyone and not just a few. This is reflected [...]
Values in practice
Ambitious: City First Bank
Values-based banks want to be recognised as thought leaders at the forefront of progressive banking. Therefore, they aspire to the highest standards, acknowledging that [...]
Values in practice
Intentional: Centenary Bank
Values-based banks’ focus on social and environmental impact is intentional, not coincidental. It’s why they exist and is reflected in everything they do – [...]
Stories from GABV
An impact investment program to help preserve at-risk affordable housing
While the burden of rising real estate prices is felt across Toronto, the pain is particularly acute in Parkdale, a neighbourhood historically home to [...]
Stories from GABV
A learning journey from GLS to Vancity: insights from Canada’s community building
By Julian Mertens, Spokesperson and Communications Specialist, GLS Bank   I spent the first two weeks in June 2018, at Vancity Credit Union. I [...]
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A consortium of European values-based banks has invested directly in one of their own
In 2020, a consortium of European values-based banks acquired a 78% equity interest in 3Bank (formerly known as Opportunity Bank Serbia,OBS). The consortium was [...]
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GABV Annual Meeting: a unique forum of committed leaders
By James Niven, Chief Operations and Programme Officer, Global Alliance for Banking on Values In the Spring of 2009, 10 CEOs from values-based banks [...]
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Triodos Bank and GLS Group work together in the investment field
Two founding members of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, Triodos Bank and GLS Bank, have recently strengthened their relationship. In June 2021, [...]
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A Tailor-Made Values-Based Leadership Programme in Australia
By Sonia Reinhardt, Human Development Group and GABV Leadership Academy Coordinator In 2019, two Australian member banks of the Global Alliance for Banking on [...]
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Amalgamated Bank First in Industry to Redefine Diversity in Leadership
Adoption of New Proxy Voting Guidelines to Include LGBTQ Diversity on Corporate Boards Sets New Standard NEW YORK – Amalgamated Bank, the nation’s leading bank [...]
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Clearwater Credit Union shines light on ethical banking, Missoula’s growing refugee community
With a refugee population firmly established, and in a nod of confidence, Clearwater Credit Union put its money behind its values on Wednesday night, donating $20,000 [...]