Filene Research Institute

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


Philosophy and Values

  1. September Madness

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    Fill out your brackets, folks.

    As huge financial institutions and governments work their way to a stressful sixteen and perhaps an awkward eight, the Filene Research Institute convenes a panel of research fellows in Portland to talk about the fallout. Instant updates and Q&A below …

    (a full tongue-in-cheek bracket courtesy of the Wired Epicenter blog is attached in Comment #1 below)

    categories » Consumer/Member Data, Market Structure and Field of Membership, Philosophy and Values, Research in Motion, Safety and Soundness

  2. Resolved: Folks Love Credit Unions. Come see why …

    Lifehacker

    Anecdotal research usually plays second fiddle to hard numbers … but it’s also more fun.

    On Friday, the Lifhacker blog (ranked #6 in the respected Technorati standings) asked folks to consider the merits of a credit union during strange economic times.

    categories » Filene News, Market Structure and Field of Membership, Philosophy and Values, Technology

  3. Elevator Speech Winner!

    Goodnews

    Because no one sent me any gifts or bribes, I was forced to actually read the responses. And after much deliberation and long nights spent analyzing them, I have determined a winner. Now, without further ado….

    categories » Filene News, Philosophy and Values