Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.
Filene Members,
Happy Holidays! Thank you for your continued support! Research and innovation are common ingredients in any economic recovery, and our pipeline is bulging from your many requests. Among the dozens of projects underway at Filene, here is a sample of what you can expect from us in 2010:
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Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for the love! We are humbled and appreciative of your terrific support. We know 2009 has been a difficult year for your members and credit union. As your “think and do” tank we have managed your donations judiciously to ensure the value of the research and innovation pays dividends back to those in the community you serve.
Highlights from 2009 include:
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At the Filene Research Institute, we believe our namesake, Edward A. Filene, was an important influence on the economic, political, and social movements of his time. He is generally recognized as one of the founding fathers of the U.S. credit union movement. In that spirit, we have decided to reprint the book Speaking of Change as a benefit for all of our members. We believe that Mr. Filene’s words are as insightful and motivational today as they were in the 1930s. Enjoy!
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Filene has received some great feedback and interest on its recent research publication, Connecting the Dots on Credit Union Collaboration. It reminded me of an interesting article that I read near the end of last year in Harvard Business Review.
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Filene researchers Jonathan Zinman and Victor Stango of Dartmouth College share insights from a research brief that highlights the consumer’s intuitive assesment of complex math problems and how this affects decision making. The findings: Most people “are biased towards making mistakes that lead to borrowing too much or saving too little.” How can credit unions counteract this bias and help consumers avoid the pitfalls? Listen to author Jonathan Zinman discuss implications for credit unions from this new body of research:
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Filene is pleased to annouce the launch of a sabbatical program for credit union industry executives who are ready to step outside of their jobs for a limited time and devote their experience, energy, and creativity to our research and innovation iniatives. The sabbatical opportunities available will last from three months to two years, depending on the complexity of the project. Filene is already looking to fill two leadership positions now!
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| A Historical Review of Information Technology, Outsourcing and Survival in the Credit Union Industry, 1992-2005 | $125.00 (remove) |
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| Total | $125.00 |
