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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
December 18, 2018
DBRS confirms BBB (high) Long-term Issuer Rating to First West Credit Union
LANGLEY, B.C. – On Nov. 19, 2018, DBRS Limited (DBRS) has assigned a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) with a stable trend to First West Credit Union. First West’s short-term… Continue Reading
October 30, 2018
First West Credit Union becomes first Canadian financial institution to offer SendGlobal™ to their members
LANGLEY, B.C. - First West Credit Union and FICANEX® are pleased to announce the roll-out of SendGlobal, an international money transfer mobile application that provides a convenient and secure way… Continue Reading
October 18, 2018
DBRS confirms R-1 (low) Short-term Rating to First West Credit Union
LANGLEY, B.C. - DBRS Limited (DBRS) has assigned a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low) to First West Credit Union, noting the trend is stable. The ratings reflect First West’s… Continue Reading
July 25, 2018
First West Credit Union celebrates $10 billion in assets
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union is celebrating an important milestone with its members, employees and community partners after officially surpassing $10 billion in assets under management. Since its… Continue Reading
June 25, 2018
First West breaks ground on new regional office building in Langley
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union is furthering its commitment to the province, the economy and the community with a $100 million investment through the construction of a new… Continue Reading
May 4, 2018
First West Credit Union recognized nationally for people-first philosophy
LANGLEY, B.C - First West Credit Union recently won a Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) Learning Excellence Award for their extensive work in the creation and implementation of their Invest… Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Another year of record member growth caps off a strong 2017 for First West Credit Union
LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union has released its financial statements for 2017 and in addition to a strong financial performance in all areas, membership continues to grow at… Continue Reading
June 29, 2017
First West marks Canada 150 with a $150,000 gift to local communities
LANGLEY, B.C. — To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, First West Credit Union is reinforcing its commitment to local communities—the heart of Canadian culture—by donating $150,000 to B.C. non-profits. Today, three… Continue Reading