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Asterisk is Assiniboine Credit Union’s blog. Our financial advisors and industry experts share tips on how to grow and manage your wealth, and help make your dreams come true. Read about Money Doing More in action, and discover why connecting your values with your finances, matters.

Latest Articles

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How ACU’s Business Financial Centre helps build strong communities

Nothing is business as usual at Assiniboine Credit Union’s Business Financial Centre (BFC). And that’s completely intentional. With its strong commitment to community and deep expertise in real estate and…

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Renovations to Sikh Society Temple help community grow

The Sikh Society of Manitoba’s Gurudwara, or temple, located at 1244 Mollard Road, is the central meeting place for the Sikh community in Winnipeg. For 20 years the building went…

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Money tips

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How ACU’s Business Financial Centre helps build strong communities

Nothing is business as usual at Assiniboine Credit Union’s Business Financial Centre (BFC). And that’s completely intentional. With its strong commitment to community and deep expertise in real estate and…

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Getting the right loan for your business

Small business owners have more ways to access credit than ever before—but it can get overwhelming if you’re not sure how to compare the options and find your solution. With…

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Socially Responsible Investments
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Socially responsible investments on the rise as public holds companies more accountable

Ethical investing allows you to support companies that take a socially responsible approach to their operations. While the concept isn’t new, the opportunities for aligning with businesses that share your…

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Business growth

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How ACU’s Business Financial Centre helps build strong communities

Nothing is business as usual at Assiniboine Credit Union’s Business Financial Centre (BFC). And that’s completely intentional. With its strong commitment to community and deep expertise in real estate and…

Read more ›

Renovations to Sikh Society Temple help community grow

The Sikh Society of Manitoba’s Gurudwara, or temple, located at 1244 Mollard Road, is the central meeting place for the Sikh community in Winnipeg. For 20 years the building went…

Read more ›
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Celebrating Small Business Month at ACU’s Community Financial Centre

Small businesses have a huge impact on Manitoba’s economy. There were 39,000 small businesses with less than 100 employees in Manitoba in 2022, making up 97.7% of all businesses in…

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Community stories

How ACU members are growing urban forests with Trees Winnipeg

Trees, beautiful trees. Trees cool our streets, reduce air pollution and limit runoff. They beautify our city, increase property values and improve our quality of life. Yet Winnipeg’s urban forest…

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Credit unions vs. banks: 4 credit union benefits that banks don’t offer

Oct. 19 marks the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day, a celebration of the global credit union movement that has been taking place on the third Thursday of October…

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