Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.
Worldwide, three billion hours are spent playing video games each week. The five million “extreme” gamers in the United States play an average of 45 hours per week, more than the average worker spends earning a living. In contrast, consumers spend only 2.6 hours per month on financial planning and budgeting.
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A colloquium on how digital marketing is becoming ever more important, and adopting it won’t be enough; embracing it is the only acceptable route.
Examines the rarely questioned commitment of credit unions to provide cost-effective products along with the highest level of friendly, professional, and courteous service.
Quantifies the performance of credit union commercial lending at a time when credit unions seek to widen their access to the business lending market.
Puts the theory and practice of game thinking to work for credit unions by learning how game designers approach solving problems and engaging audiences.
Examines what kind of employees make superlative middle managers and how your credit union can identify and promote them.
