Credit unions in the financial intermediation structure

The presented scientific article authors substantiated the important role of credit unions in the structure of financial intermediation. In the article the historical theories and scientific views on the economic category of "financial intermediation" and "financial intermediary". Prioritized model of financial relations in the market in terms of higher efficiency of credit unions. Designated especially the organization of credit unions, which have a decisive character to determine their place in the structure of financial intermediation.