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Survey: Small businesses in B.C. remain financially confident in the face of U.S. tariffs 

LANGLEY, B.C.- A majority of small businesses from across B.C. report an outlook of resilience, patience and financial confidence despite the Trump administration’s tariffs, according to findings of a new survey by First West Credit Union. Of those polled, 43…

First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

LANGLEY, B.C.- B.C.-based financial institution First West Credit Union has announced today its continued commitment to local communities by providing young Canadians with employment opportunities. Twenty-six post-secondary students seeking to gain experience in business, finance, human resources and technology have…

First West combats hunger with $100,000 donation to Food Banks BC

LANGLEY, B.C.- First West Credit Union is proud to announce a donation of $100,000 to Food Banks BC, reinforcing its commitment to helping communities flourish and addressing food insecurity across British Columbia. This significant contribution will aid Food Banks BC…

First West Credit Union closed a $150 million senior deposit note offering with a final order book of $615 million

LANGLEY, B.C. - First West Credit Union (“First West”) a leading Canadian financial co-operative, announced that it closed its offering (the “Offering”) of $150 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior deposit notes due on March 24, 2027 (the…

Equity deserving charities given $189,294 boost

LANGLEY, B.C.- First West Foundation is thrilled to announce that 15 charities recently received SOAR grants, sharing in a total of $189,294. Created in 2022, SOAR is a First West Foundation funding stream dedicated to supporting equity-deserving organizations serving racialized…

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 management: $19.6 billion
Members: More than 280,000
Employees: Approximately 1,250
Head office: Langley, B.C.
Branches: 45

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.

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Survey: Small businesses in B.C. remain financially confident in the face of U.S. tariffs

First West hires 26 student interns across Canada despite high youth unemployment

First West combats hunger with $100,000 donation to Food Banks BC

First West Credit Union closed a $150 million senior deposit note offering with a final order book of $615 million

Equity deserving charities given $189,294 boost

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