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Recent press releases

May 4, 2022. Former VPCU leader, Lydia Johnson to retire
May 2, 2022. Grand Forks Credit Union and G&F Financial Group embark on merger discussions
March 24, 2022. G&F Financial Group reports strong year of collaboration, growth and giving back
February 3, 2022. G&F Financial Group Donates to Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal
February 1, 2022. G&F Financial Group invests in fintech Mobetize
January 25, 2022. G&F Financial Group President Gus K. Hartl to retire
January 7, 2022. G&F Financial Group donates $200,000 to community over holiday season
December 21, 2021. G&F Financial Group invests $1 million in Foundation
December 8, 2021. V.P. Credit Union members vote yes to merging with G&F Financial Group
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
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 Anywhere^TM
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

2022

January 4, 2022. Abbotsford’s Mount Lehman Credit Union merges with G&F Financial Group

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
April 7, 2017. Canadian CUs Think Big About Collaboration
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

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