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Caisse Populaire

What is 'Caisse Populaire'

A cooperative, member-owned financial institution that fulfills traditional banking roles as well as diverse activities such as lending, insurance, investment dealing. Caisses Populaires are primarily found in the province of Quebec in Canada, as caisses populaires are essentially the francophone equivalent of a credit union.

Explaining 'Caisse Populaire'

There are approximately one thousand caisses populaires in existence in Canada, the vast majority of which are located in Quebec. Some are as small as a single branch, and most caisses populaires seek deposits from individuals with commonalities, such as those from the same ethnic group or geographic community.

Further Reading

Haiti's caisses populaires: home-grown solutions to bring economic democracy
www.emerald.com [PDF]
… Les cameleons de la finance populaire au Senegal et dans la Diaspora : dynamique des tontines et des caisses villageoises entre … Adams, DW, (1978), "Mobilizing Household Savings Through Rural Financial Markets", Economic Development and Cutural Change, No 26, pp …

Une preoccupation constante des caisses populaires: le secteur jeunesseUne preoccupation constante des caisses populaires: le secteur jeunesse
agris.fao.org [PDF]
… Les cameleons de la finance populaire au Senegal et dans la Diaspora : dynamique des tontines et des caisses villageoises entre … Adams, DW, (1978), "Mobilizing Household Savings Through Rural Financial Markets", Economic Development and Cutural Change, No 26, pp …

Estimation des Économies D'échelle et de gamme dans de petites coopératives de services financiers: le cas des caisses populaires acadiennesEstimation des Économies D'échelle et de gamme dans de petites coopératives de services financiers: le cas des caisses populaires acadiennes
onlinelibrary.wiley.com [PDF]
… Les cameleons de la finance populaire au Senegal et dans la Diaspora : dynamique des tontines et des caisses villageoises entre … Adams, DW, (1978), "Mobilizing Household Savings Through Rural Financial Markets", Economic Development and Cutural Change, No 26, pp …

Production et rationalisation des intermédiaires financiers: leçons à tirer de l'expérience des caisses populaires acadiennesProduction et rationalisation des intermédiaires financiers: leçons à tirer de l'expérience des caisses populaires acadiennes
onlinelibrary.wiley.com [PDF]
… Les cameleons de la finance populaire au Senegal et dans la Diaspora : dynamique des tontines et des caisses villageoises entre … Adams, DW, (1978), "Mobilizing Household Savings Through Rural Financial Markets", Economic Development and Cutural Change, No 26, pp …

Economies d'echelle et de gamme dans les caisses populaires et d'economie Desjardins (French text).Economies d'echelle et de gamme dans les caisses populaires et d'economie Desjardins (French text).
elibrary.ru [PDF]
… Les cameleons de la finance populaire au Senegal et dans la Diaspora : dynamique des tontines et des caisses villageoises entre … Adams, DW, (1978), "Mobilizing Household Savings Through Rural Financial Markets", Economic Development and Cutural Change, No 26, pp …

La mesure de l'efficacite et de la productivite bancaire: Le cas des caisses populaires Desjardins (French text).La mesure de l'efficacite et de la productivite bancaire: Le cas des caisses populaires Desjardins (French text).
elibrary.ru [PDF]
… Les cameleons de la finance populaire au Senegal et dans la Diaspora : dynamique des tontines et des caisses villageoises entre … Adams, DW, (1978), "Mobilizing Household Savings Through Rural Financial Markets", Economic Development and Cutural Change, No 26, pp …

Une analyse économétrique du comportement d'intermédiation financière des sociétés de crédit populaire: le cas des caisses populairesUne analyse économétrique du comportement d'intermédiation financière des sociétés de crédit populaire: le cas des caisses populaires
www.erudit.org [PDF]
… Les cameleons de la finance populaire au Senegal et dans la Diaspora : dynamique des tontines et des caisses villageoises entre … Adams, DW, (1978), "Mobilizing Household Savings Through Rural Financial Markets", Economic Development and Cutural Change, No 26, pp …

Q&A About Caisse Populaire

How many caisses populaires exist in Canada?

There are approximately one thousand caisses populaires in existence in Canada.

What are some subsidiaries of the Desjardins Group?

Insurance companies and retail banking.

How many points of service does the Desjardins Group have?

One thousand three hundred and ninety-three (1,393) points of service.

Where was the Desjardins Group founded?

In Lvis, Quebec.

What is a Caisse Populaire?

A cooperative, member-owned financial institution that fulfills traditional banking roles as well as diverse activities such as lending, insurance, investment dealing.

What is the name of the financial services cooperative?

The Desjardins Group.

Are all caisses populaires located within the same region or area?

No, they are not all located within the same region or area. Some are very small while others have multiple branches.

What is the main purpose of a Caisse Populaire?

The main purpose of a Caisse Populaire is to fulfill traditional banking roles and provide other services such as lending, insurance and investment dealing.

Where are caisses populaires primarily found?

They are primarily found in the province of Quebec in Canada.

Where is most executive management located?

In Montreal, Quebec.