4. A federation is a cooperative whose objects are, in addition to those of a credit union,(1) to protect the interests of the credit unions affiliated with it, foster the attainment of their objects and promote their development;
(2) to act as control and supervisory body over the credit unions affiliated with it, to the extent provided for in this Act;
(3) to provide educational, promotional, consultative, technical assistance and other similar services to the credit unions affiliated with it;
(4) to establish and administer funds in accordance with Chapter VIII of Title III.