MEDIA CENTRE

Media Inquiries

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We welcome members of the media to contact our media relations team.

By Email

mediarelations@firstwestcu.ca

By Phone

Josh Juhlke, Communications Manager
604 309 6066

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Media Releases

Read the latest media releases from First West Credit Union

January 25, 2023

DBRS Morningstar confirms rating on First West Credit Union at BBB (high), Stable trend

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

December 20, 2022

First West Credit Union successfully closes $150 million, 2-year senior deposit notes offering

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

December 15, 2022

First West Credit Union selects HSO and Microsoft Dynamics 365 to deliver operational excellence and create remarkable experiences for members

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

November 17, 2022

First West Credit Union Expands Relationship with Fiserv to Bring Clover to More Small Businesses Across British Columbia

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

September 28, 2022

First West Credit Union Commits to Innovation in Indigenous Employment

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

August 30, 2022

First West Credit Union signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

August 11, 2022

First West aims to create positive change for members, communities, and planet with improved ESG rating

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

July 20, 2022

Record-setting $1,078,983 invested into the community through First West Foundation

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

March 17, 2022

First West Credit Union Commits to Universal Design

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

March 4, 2022

First West Credit Union donates $25,000 to support Ukrainian relief efforts

LANGLEY, B.C. – DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) has confirmed a Long-Term Issuer Rating of BBB (high) and both a Short-Term Issuer Rating and a Short-Term Instruments Rating of R-1 (low)… Continue Reading

Company Snap Shot

General information

  • Formation: Jan.1, 2010 with earliest predecessor credit union established 1946
  • Comparative size: Third largest credit union in B.C.; fifth largest in Canada
  • Total assets and assets under administration: Nearly $15.5 billion
  • Members: More than 250,000
  • Employees: Approximately 1,250
  • Head office: Langley, B.C.
  • Branches: 46

Previous mergers

  • Island Savings merged with First West in 2015
  • Enderby & District Credit Union merged with First West in 2013
  • Envision Credit Union and Valley First Credit Union merged in 2010, forming First West
  • Delta Credit Union and First Heritage Savings merged in 2001 to form Envision Credit Union
  • Valley First amalgamated with Armstrong Spallumcheen Savings & Credit Union and purchased KCP Credit Union in Kamloops in 2001.