A co-operative bank belongs to its members. Members are both the owners of the bank and its customers.
Unlike a commercial bank, a co-operative bank is owned by the people it serves. By subscribing to shares of the bank, a member becomes part-owner of the institution, participates in the general body and shares in its progress.
This is what allows the bank to keep its focus on women, households and small enterprises rather than on outside shareholders.
Full membership of the bank, with the rights available to members under the bye-laws.
Associate membership as provided for under the bye-laws of the bank.
Nominal membership as provided for under the bye-laws of the bank.
Eligibility conditions, share value, admission fee and the rights attaching to each class of membership — to be updated by the bank from its bye-laws.