Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.


Boards of Directors

  1. Boards and Leadership: How Boards Can Add More Value

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    The research literature on the governance of corporations is extensive, and Researcher Robert Hoel mines it well for specific insights to improve the governance of credit unions. Perfection is elusive, but boards should deeply consider the ideas printed in this full report.

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  2. Boards and CEOs: Who’s Really in Charge?

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    “Which is more important for the long-term success of your credit union: the board or the CEO?” The question, often posed to credit union directors, usually makes them uneasy, because it doesn’t have a clear-cut answer.

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  3. Power and Governance: Who Really Owns Credit Unions?

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    This report casts a wide net to offer critiques of annual meetings, CEO compensation, antidemocratic board renewal policies, hostile mergers, and board perks, all in the service of separating credit union rhetoric from credit union reality.

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