Filene Research Institute

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


Technology

  1. Why credit unions should pay attention to the newspaper business

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    Every journalist with a pulse knows that the Seattle Post Intelligencer, Seattle’s second largest newspaper, printed its last paper edition today. Traditional reporters are horrified. Newcomers are resigned. A handful are actually excited to see what’s next.

    But the Seattle PI’s move, which will be followed next month by the Christian Science Monitor, and which follows last months complete shuttering of the Rocky Mountain News should be a cymbal sounding in every credit union’s ear.

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    categories » CU Tomorrow, Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Market Research, Technology

  2. 10 Young Adult Innovations: From the 30 U 30 Group

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    Since its inception in 2007, the Filene Research Institute’s 30 Under 30 group has worked toward the goals of attracting:
    • Younger members.
    • Younger professionals.
    • A new generation of volunteers.
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    categories » 30 Under 30, CU Tomorrow, Economic Issues - Credit Unions, Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Market Research, Technology, Young Adult Recruiting, Young Adults and Families

  3. CU Tech: How Quickly Things Change

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    Jansen Perdue, 30 Under 30 member, Hoosier Hills CU

    I’ve spent the majority of this year evaluating everything my credit union offers. As a member of Filene’s 30 Under 30 group I’ve been able to see the industry as a whole, looking at a younger generation of credit unions members, and specifically what products and services will look like in the future. I’ve tried to compare and contrast my credit union to the rest of the industry, and have wrapped my head around a lot of it, but still have some musings on card services, mobile banking, and online delivery.

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    categories » 30 Under 30, Technology