European Association of Co-operative Banks

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The European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB) represents, promotes and defends the common interests of its 29 member institutions and of cooperative banks, with regard to banking as well as to co-operative legislation.

Founded in 1970, today the EACB is a leading professional lobbying association in the European banking industry. Co-operative banks play a major role in the financial and economic system.

They contribute widely to stability thanks to their anti-cyclical behaviour, they are driver of local and social growth with 2.400 locally operating banks and 35.150 outlets, they serve 228 million customers, mainly consumers, SMEs and communities.

Europe’s co-operative banks represent 91 million members and 747.000 employees and have an average market share in Europe of about 20%.

For more info, please visit our website: www.eacb.coop

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