Read the latest media releases from First West Credit Union

December 13, 2021

Sustainability and ethics analyses shine spotlight on First West

LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union, the B.C. financial cooperative, has been recognized as a leader among financial institutions for its socially conscious approach to doing business. The credit… Continue Reading

December 3, 2021

First West Credit Union with Central 1 Unveil Latest Digital Banking Experience on Forge Digital Banking Platform

LANGLEY, BC, December 3, 2021 – Central 1 is pleased to announce the successful launch of the latest versions of Online Banking, Mobile App and Small Business on the Forge Digital Banking Platform. Achieved with First West… Continue Reading

December 1, 2021

Members vote yes to First West becoming a federal credit union 

LANGLEY, B.C. – Members of First West Credit Union have voted in favour of First West applying to become a federal credit union. Of the 26,235 votes cast on the special resolution to authorize First West to apply to become a federal… Continue Reading

November 10, 2021

DBRS Morningstar confirms First West Credit Union at BBB (high) rating, stable trend again in 2021

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 3, 2021

Community rallies together to provide $319,675 to local charities through First West Credit Union’s #CommentsOfKindness

Langley, B.C. – The First West Foundation, though its Simple Generosity Comments of Kindness program is donating $319,675 to 624 local charities that support our communities across BC. The program… Continue Reading

June 17, 2021

First West seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness

LANGLEY, B.C. – First West Credit Union, and its philanthropic partner, First West Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Simple Generosity program—#CommentsOfKindness. The program encourages the public to… Continue Reading

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