Filene Research Institute

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


Collaboration

  1. Well noted innovations

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    From Tim McAlpine’s list of 30 things he’d do if he were a credit union leader:

    #20: Take a Filene open source idea and run with it

    A fortuitous time for a shout-out, Tim, as the innovators are all spending some quality time today on your side of the 49th parallel. And, for the record, we agree.

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    categories » Collaboration, Innovation

  2. Team Filene

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    At Filene we often hear from our members, “Your research/ideas are great, but how can I apply them to my organization?” as a result we have decided to embark on a plan to help credit unions go beyond the research. By the end of 2009, Filene is looking to hire a limited number of talented advisors for the sole purpose of applying research and innovation ideas within credit unions. These 18 month projects include:

    • Young Adult Advisory Services
    • Credit Union Collaboration Advisory Services
    • Innovation Application Services

    Interested individuals should submit a formal proposal (outlined in RFP) to research@filene.org by September 29, 2009.

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    categories » Collaboration, CU Tomorrow, Filene News, Innovation, Research in Motion

  3. Did you hear the one about the credit union and overdraft fees?

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    Seriously…did you? Last week’s USA Today got as close as you can get to ranting about credit unions. While you can argue the merits, fairness and balance of the article’s treatment, the credit union system suffered some bad PR. I came away with one positive message for credit unions.

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    categories » Collaboration, Philosophy and Values