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March 30, 2021
First West announces $50,000 donation to Food Banks BC
LANGLEY, B.C. –First West Credit Union recently made a significant donation to Food Banks BC to support the fight against hunger in local communities. “We have close partnerships with local… Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
First West invests in new fund created by Active Impact Investments aimed at accelerating climate tech solutions
Active Impact Investments raises $41M for climate tech fund in just eight weeks VANCOUVER, BC- Active Impact Investments recently launched a new fund to help start-ups across North America… Continue Reading
January 27, 2021
First West Foundation celebrates 25 years of helping communities thrive
LANGLEY, B.C. – 2021 is a special year for the First West Foundation, the philanthropic partner of First West Credit Union. It marks 25 years since the organization was created… Continue Reading
August 25, 2020
DBRS Morningstar confirms First West Credit Union at BBB (high) rating, stable trend again in 2020
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 9, 2020
First West Foundation grants $732,737 to local charities, adding to historic year of giving
LANGLEY, B.C. - The First West Foundation, through its four community endowments— Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial— is granting a total of 64 grants… Continue Reading
June 26, 2020
First West Credit Union set to implement FICANEX AI-powered chatbot solution this year
LANGLEY, B.C. - FICANEX® is pleased to announce that First West Credit Union is the latest financial institution to have chosen to adopt tunl.chat this year. Equipped with AI-powered capabilities,… Continue Reading
June 9, 2020
First West Credit Union launches unique initiative to boost local economies while supporting food banks through its regional brands
LANGLEY, B.C. –First West Credit Union is partnering with members across its regional divisions to provide financial support to food banks and small businesses continuing to feel the ripple effects… Continue Reading
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