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Rethinking Fields of Membership
Fields of membership have evolved over the years, in part as a response to political, legal, and social changes affecting...
Changing lives through innovation, truth and cooperation.
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Ep. 68: Introducing Filene’s Newest Research Fellow Dr. Lisa Servon
Hear from Filene's newest Fellow for the Center of Excellence for Consumer Financial Lives in Transition.
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Statement of Commitment & Solidarity with the African American and Black Community
Filene signed the CU DEI Collective's Pledge of Commitment and Solidarity. Will you?
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Filene is here to help credit unions support members and build business resiliency during the COVID-19 crisis. As a think tank, when we find ourselves immersed in a time of uncertainty, we think clearly about what we know, what our data shows and what’s revealed in the patterns that can point us toward answers...
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Credit Unions and the Coronavirus - Impacts and Implications of the Crisis
REGISTERWhat impact will the COVID-19 pandemic have on consumer and cooperative finance in the coming months? What role will credit...
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Exploring New and Novel Ideas
REGISTERThere are many things that will be forever changed about the financial services industry as a result of the COVID-1...
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Sep
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2020
Beyond Diversity: The Value and Impact of DEI for Credit Unions
Research Event | Diversity, Equity + Inclusion REGISTER Filene invites you to the FIRST research event from the Center of...
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Oct
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2020
big.bright.minds. 2020
Filene's signature event – big.bright.minds. – is the culmination of all the best Filene has to offer and brings together...
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Thoughts from Us
In the Basement with Filene
Welcome to the first edition of In the Basement with Filene! Each week, Filene's George Hofheimer will bring you an icon, a relevant statistic and provide an opportunity for credit unions to respond to that statistic. See more updates from George in the Weekly Updates tab on our Resource Hub.
Latest Podcasts
Jul 01 2020
Introducing Filene’s Newest Research Fellow Dr. Lisa Servon
Hear from Filene's newest Fellow for the Center of Excellence for Consumer Financial Lives in Transition, which will study the changing financial lives and livelihoods of consumers, new forms of economic struggle and financial fragility, and how these changes impact the North American credit union system.
Jun 11 2020
Fellow Huggy Rao on "Leading with the Help Muscle"
This episode brings you insights from Filene Fellow Huggy Rao, professor of organizational behavior and human resources at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Huggy will make you see the link between what you do and the way you do it, and your performance outcomes.
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What's Happening at Filene
Jun 18 2020
Emerging Technology Continues as Essential Focus Area in Filene’s Research Agenda
The Center of Excellence for Emerging Technology is extended for a three-year project.
Jun 03 2020
Racial Justice: The Work Starts With Us
America’s credit unions exist to fix what's broken. They stand for inclusion, financial empowerment and economic opportunity. We will ensure Filene asks the important questions.
May 27 2020
Digital Transformation in the Age of COVID-19
We have been researching the implications for credit unions of emerging technologies that use artificial intelligence techniques to support “natural” conversations, though text, and/or voice.
