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About Alterna Savings
Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited (Alterna) has been the good in banking® for over 115 years. Alterna is made up of Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alterna Bank.
As the first full-service, member-owned cooperative financial institution outside Quebec, Alterna Savings shares its expertise with over 210,000 members through a network of over 40 branches across Ontario, as well as call centre and digital channels. Members and customers also benefit from an industry-leading online brokerage, investment management services, and have access to over 43,000 surcharge-free ATMs in North America with THE EXCHANGE Network in Canada and the Allpoint Network in the US.
Alterna Savings & Credit Union Limited operates as Alterna Savings. Alterna Savings is a credit union operating in Ontario. For information on deposit insurance, please ask for a brochure at the credit union or visit the FSRA’s website at www.fsrao.ca/. - Number of employees
- 201 - 500 employees
- Company website
- https://www.alterna.ca
- Industries
- Banking & finance
Recent projects
Research on Nonprofit Sector
Research on the nonprofit sector in Ontario, including reporting on the number of nonprofit organizations in Ontario, size by annual operating budget, types of segments within the sector, number of members that organizations are serving, and analysis on banking services offered by other financial institutions. Analysis and research to include the nonprofit, charitable, co-operative, and affordable housing sectors.
Research on funding opportunities to support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs
Research gaps and funding opportunities to support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, including population information in Ontario, entrepreneurs in the community, number of business centres and locations that specifically serve the community, and underserved individuals in the community. In addition identifying gaps and barriers 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs when seeking financing supports, understanding engagement for 2SLGBTQI+ for youth 18-30yrs interested in entrepreneurship and funding for members of the community looking to start or scale a business.
