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Recent press releases
November 29, 2021. G&F Financial Group gives $250,000 towards BC flood relief.
October 26, 2021. G&F Financial Group invests in agriculture technology fund, Emmertech
September 22, 2021. G&F Financial Group supports telehealth therapy for children with special needs
August 16, 2021. Aldergrove Credit Union directors join G&F Financial Group board
August 5, 2021. Mount Lehman Credit Union and G&F Financial Group in merger discussions
July 22, 2021. Vancouver Police Credit Union and G&F Financial Group embark on merger discussions
July 7, 2021. Aldergrove Credit Union members vote in favour of merging with G&F Financial Group
June 25, 2021. Aldergrove Credit Union and G&F Financial Group make joint donation to BC Children's Hospital
April 29, 2021. G&F Financial Group to open fifth branch in Vancouver
April 21, 2021. G&F Financial Group year end results for 2020
February 25, 2021. G&F Financial Group helps students learn money management skills
January 18, 2021. G&F Financial Group employees surpass United Way fundraising goal
Archived press releases
2020 Press releases
December 30, 2020: G&F Financial Group donates $80,000 to local community
December 16, 2020. Aldergrove Credit Union and G&F Financial Group donate funds to help students in need
November 9, 2020. G&F Financial Group to open fourth branch in Surrey
October 1, 2020. G&F Financial Group opens Edmonds Branch.
September 28, 2020. G&F Financial Group raises $132,000 for The Centre for Child Development
September 23, 2020. Collaboration leads to partnership. Aldergrove Credit Union and G&F Financial Group set plans to merge
July 7, 2020. G&F Financial Group invests in its future at the G&F Hub, Burnaby
April 15, 2020. Our future at work. 2019 year end results.
January 7, 2020. G&F Financial Group raises $1 million for United Way over lifetime of campaign
2019 Press releases
- September 16, 2019. G&F Financial Group raises $124,680 for children's physiotherapy gym
August 20, 2019. G&F Financial Group launches new public website
July 30, 2019. Around The City: With aging parents on one end, children on the other, how does the Sandwich Generation cope?
June 14, 2019. G&F Financial Group raises funds for children
May 13, 2019. Credit union contributes phototherapy for fragile newborns
April 18, 2019. Another year of success leads to brighter futures
January 8, 2019. G&F Financial Group donates over $54,000 to United Way
2018 Press releases
- October 15, 2018. G&F Financial Group celebrates opening of West End Branch
- September 20, 2018. G&F Financial Group raises $100,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation
- September 18, 2018. Surrey locals with SCI catch new opportunities
- September 11, 2018. G&F Financial Group reaches $2 billion in assets
- June 25, 2018. G&F Financial Group raises funds for children
- May 4, 2018. G&F Financial Group - a year of record breaking success
- March 6, 2018. G&F Financial Group welcomes Ottawa decision on "banking terminology"
- March 5, 2018. G&F Financial Group announces new head office in Burnaby
- February 14, 2018. G&F Financial Group celebrates opening of Metrotown Branch
- January 19, 2018. G&F Financial Group donates over $65,000 to United Way
- January 9, 2018. G&F Financial Group to open 16th branch
2017 Press releases
- September 22, 2017. G&F Financial Group raises $52,000 for Crossroads Hospice Society
- September 15, 2017. G&F Financial Group welcomes Province's decision to restore credit union tax benefits
- September 14, 2017. G&F Financial Group mourns the passing of Vince Fiamengo
- August 1, 2017. G&F Financial Group supports BC Chamber of Commerce recommendations for fair taxation
- July 14, 2017. G&F Financial Group invites members to donate for BC wildfire relief
- July 13, 2017. G&F Financial Group disappointed in regulator's decision to ban common sense use of banking terms
- June 9, 2017. G&F Financial Group raises funds for children
- May 23, 2017. G&F Financial Group to open 15th branch
- April 7, 2017. G&F Financial Group - an exceptional year of growth and giving
- March 16, 2017. G&F Financial Group Foundation donates over $85,000
- January 30, 2017. G&F Financial Group Donates $60,000 to United Way
- January 26, 2017. G&F Financial Group Responds to Tax Rate Decision
- January 4, 2017. Donation helps kids
2016 Press releases
- November 24, 2016. G&F Financial Group opens first boutique branch in Burnaby
- September 29, 2016. G&F Financial Group partners with Mobetize Corp. to launch mobile lending app
- September 22, 2016. G&F Financial Group raises $50,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation
- June 16, 2016. G&F Financial Group raises funds for children
- June 13, 2016. Western Canada Collaborative Credit Unions engage International Technology Firm, FinCuro
- June 12, 2016. Aldergrove Credit Union, G&F Financial Group & Sunshine Coast Credit Union Pilot Credit Union Excellence Dialogue
- May 3, 2016. G&F Financial Group Foundation now accepting applications
- April 7, 2016. G&F Financial Group announces new board
- March 9, 2016. G&F Financial Group 2015 Year End Results
- February 10, 2016. G&F Financial Group forms partnership with Chimp
- January 13, 2016. G&F Financial Group donates record breaking $80,412 to United Way
2015 Press releases
- December 14, 2015. G&F Financial Group celebrates its 75th anniversary with a $1,000,000 donation
- December 7, 2015. G&F Financial Group to open boutique branch in Brentwood
- September 23, 2015. G&F Financial Group raises $47,695 for Burnaby Hospital Foundation
- September 18, 2015. G&F Financial Group offers lessons in planning for education expenses
- June 3, 2015. G&F Financial Group raises over $29,000 for BC Children's Hospital Foundation
- April 20, 2015. G&F Financial Group supports young athletes
- April 10, 2015. G&F Financial Group achieves 6.4% growth in total assets
- March 26, 2015. G&F Financial Group launches LiveChat for website visitors
- January 13, 2015. G&F Financial Group highlights importance of BCTES Grant
2014 Press releases
- December 12, 2014. G&F Financial Group Receives United Way Lower Mainland's 10 Years of Excellence Award for Gold Giving
- October 31, 2014. G&F Financial Group Supporting Students Pursuing Post-Secondary Education
- October 27, 2014. G&F Financial Group Celebrates International Credit Union Day
- October 1, 2014. G&F Financial Group: First Credit Union in BC to Offer Interac Flash® to All Members
- September 25, 2014. G&F Financial Group Celebrates Grand Opening in Kitsilano by Giving Away $5,000
- September 22, 2014. G&F Financial Group Raises $50,000 for Burnaby Hospital Foundation
- June 26, 2014. G&F Financial Group's New West Broadway Branch Provides a Community Hub for Kitsilano
- June 18, 2014. G&F Financial Group Exceeds Fundraising Goal for BC Children's Hospital Foundation
- June 16, 2014. G&F Financial Group Celebrates Move into Langley
- May 29, 2014. G&F Financial Group Participates in CCA's Women's Mentorship Program
- May 22, 2014. G&F Financial Group to Consolidate Hastings and Main Street Branches
- May 14, 2014. G&F Financial Group Launches Deposit AnywhereTM
- April 17, 2014. G&F Financial Group Opens Branch in Willoughby, Langley
- April 16, 2014. G&F Financial Group Donates $20,000 to the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation
- April 14, 2014. G&F Financial Group Achieves Exceptional Growth in 2013
- February 26, 2014. G&F Financial Group Achieves Climate Smart Certification
- February 4, 2014. G&F Financial Group Launches iPhone Banking App
G&F in the news
2021
- July 8, 2021. Aldergrove Credit Union and G&F Financial vote to merge
- June 4, 2021. Kudos: Richmond Hospital Foundation receives $15,000 donation.
- January 29, 2021. Growth halved at the province’s top credit unions
2020
- October 23, 2020. Collapse of Canada's largest co-op has lessons for members of BC's credit unions
- October 21, 2020. Central 1 enables Thirdstream to deliver customizable origination journeys on Forge digital banking platform,
- October 15, 2020. Here’s the first look inside G&F Financial Group’s new flagship location
- September 24, 2020. Aldergrove Credit Union and G&F Financial Group announce plans to merge
- August 13, 2020. Room to move at G&F Financial Group
- August 11, 2020. Kudos: Steveston Rotary helping Richmond families in need
2019
September 28, 2019. Financial institutions reluctant to bankroll cannabis
August 26, 2019. Battle of the Brews raises $42K in Surrey
July 30, 2019. Around The City: With aging parents on one end, children on the other, how does the Sandwich Generation cope?
July 17, 2019. Thousands expected at Swangard Stadium for first-ever CAN Relay 4 Autism
June 25, 2019. Around The City: How is Metro Vancouver dealing with soaring prices at the pump?
June 11, 2019. For the record, June 11, 2019.
May 28, 2019. Around The City: is home ownership in Metro Vancouver still a good bet?
March 23, 2019. The TFSA limit just grew to $6000, and here's what that means for you. (sponsored)
March 4, 2019. Leaders of the pack
January 16, 2019. G&F Financial Brings New Life
2018
December 29, 2018. We asked a financial expert how we can be smarter with our money (sponsored)
August 28, 2018. G&F Financial Group to champion next phase platform implementation
April 5, 2018. Case Study: Collaborative Strategy Is Key to Growth and Innovation for these Trailblazing Credit Unions
February 16, 2018. Fishers collectively cast financial nets for 77 years
Archived news 2013 - 2017
2017
June 27, 2017. 2017 Steveston Salmon Festival: Kids bikes get festival parade rolling
June 14, 2017. G&F Employees and Members Raise Over $29,000 for BC Children's Hospital Foundation
June 6, 2017. Thank you to our friends at G&F Financial Group
April 26, 2017. Mobetize and G&F Financial Group Launch Mobile Lending App
January, 2017. G&F donation helps kids
2015
December 2015. 40 under 40: Meredith Powell started first business with a loan from G&F.
June 9, 2015. Movers & Shakers: G&F donates $29,000 to BC Children's Foundation
March 6, 2015. Co-CEOs: Only Odd From The Outside
2014
November 4, 2014. G&F Financial Group Opens Kitsilano Branch
November 1, 2014. Meredith Powell has designs on success
July 30, 2014. Trusting your first instinct is the key to success
July 10, 2014. Lively City: Movies return to Queen's Park
June 18, 2014. Competitiveness: How B.C. businesses can deal with it
2013
November 29, 2013. Program gives youth financial legs to stand on
September 4, 2013. Around Town: Sibel Thrasher puts cap on Steveston music series
July 10, 2013. Toddlers can play rain or shine at the new Edmonds Community Centre
July 3, 2013. Struggle and sacrifice on the hard road
June 18, 2013. It's all aboard the interurban again - for everyone
June 14, 2013. Willoughby Town Centre welcoming Kensington to the neighbourhood
February 27, 2013. Mixing it up on top of Mount Seymour
February 22, 2013. Walks in the 'hood are gaining traction
February 21, 2013. G&F Financial wellness series starts tonight
About G&F Financial Group
With over 53,000 members, 24 branches in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, and $4.6 billion in total assets under administration, G&F Financial Group proudly provides a full range of personal and business banking solutions to our credit union members. With a passion for educating and empowering others to achieve their financial goals, we focus on providing advice tailored uniquely for each member and have supported members and invested in our local communities for 80 years.
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