Outlook celebrates 10 years
Think back to the winter of 1999. Around the world, people were preparing for the worst in anticipation of Y2K. This uncertainty touched many aspects of our lives, including what would happen with financial services when the clock struck midnight. Yet, amid all the doomsday planning, Assiniboine Credit Union was feeling positive, well prepared and looking to the future – including the launch of Outlook Financial, our virtual banking division.
Our goal was to provide a profitable, predictable and secure place for members to save. By operating without a branch network and providing members with the tools to manage their accounts, we would be able to offer members a fantastic return on their investment. And in January 2000 – with all of the Y2K fears behind us – Outlook Financial was launched.
Now, 10 years later, we are again in the middle of some uncertain times. But we are proud to say that Outlook still consistently offers some of Canada’s highest interest rates and an unlimited guarantee on deposits and interest.
As it turns out, Outlook Financial was a great business decision for Assiniboine Credit Union. Not only do we continue to experience strong financial growth, but we have recently been recognized for excellence in governance as winners of the 2009 Canadian Co-operative Association’s Leadership in Co-operative Governance Award.
Members can feel confident that Outlook Financial, and its parent company Assiniboine Credit Union are in good hands and will continue to help you build a secure future – in times of stability and in times of economic uncertainty.