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May 22, 2020
First West Foundation launches $600,000 community response fund to help local B.C. charities in need
LANGLEY, B.C.- The charitable sector is facing a considerable challenge. COVID-19 has increased the demand on services that support our community’s most vulnerable—and decreased non-profit resources to provide these supports. Continue Reading
May 6, 2020
First West reports strong 2019 results, key growth in deposits and assets
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union has released its 2019 financial highlights, reporting significant profit results and strong growth in deposits and wealth management assets. Continue Reading
April 17, 2020
NaviPlan Adopted by First West Credit Union
LANGLEY, B.C.— Advicent announces that First West Credit Union has integrated the NaviPlan platform into the digital banking service offering for members and clients at the Canadian financial institution’s 51… Continue Reading
December 12, 2019
First West Credit Union unveils a new digital banking experience across its regional brands for all retail banking members
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union today announces that a new digital banking experience is now available for its retail banking members across all its regional divisions. Following on… Continue Reading
November 13, 2019
DBRS Morningstar confirms R-1 (low) Short-Term Rating and BBB (high) Long-Term rating to First West Credit Union
LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low) and a Long-Term rating of BBB (high) to First West Credit Union, noting both… Continue Reading
September 30, 2019
First West Credit Union contributes more than $3 million in fight against hunger
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union today announced donations to its signature cause programs, The Full Cupboard and Feed the Valley, have surpassed the $3 million mark – a… Continue Reading
September 26, 2019
First West Credit Union unveils new enhanced digital banking experience
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union today announces the launch of a new digital banking experience in its Envision Financial division. Developed in partnership with Central 1, First West… Continue Reading
August 22, 2019
Westland Insurance acquires First West Insurance Services
South Surrey, B.C. – Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the acquisition of First West Insurance Services, a subsidiary of First West Credit Union, effective Sept. 30, 2019. Continue Reading
April 16, 2019
Growth and stability the key themes for First West Credit Union in 2018
LANGLEY, B.C. - First West Credit Union has revealed its financial highlights for 2018, showing strong financial performance driven by an after-tax profit of $57.9 million— an increase of 37.3… Continue Reading
March 8, 2019
First West Credit Union leaders recognized as two of B.C.’s Most Influential Women in Finance in 2019
LANGLEY, B.C. - Two First West Credit Union female leaders were recognized on BCBusiness’ fifth annual B.C.’s Most Influential Women list, which honoured dozens of women making a difference in… Continue Reading