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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
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