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Factors Contributing to Failures of Credit Unions and Banks, 1980–2018
Why do depository institutions fail? Do credit unions and banks fail at the same rate? What if there was a...
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Small Business Lending and Independent Workers
Small businesses are central to the U.S. economy and society, yet the lives of small business owners and independent workers...
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The Lessons of Fintech Apps: Design Matters for Personal Finance
This study provides lessons to credit unions that may help improve how their services areperceived and that may help activate...
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Credit Unions in an Age of Insecurity REGISTER Insecurity is the state of being open to danger or threat—a lack...
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Dec 04 2019
Align ISA Research and Results
Hear from CMFG Venture’s Laura Sievert and Filene’s Megan Jackson about how the Fintech Cataylst Incubator works. Also hear from Fort Community CU’s Chief Lending Officer, Danielle Frawley, about the success they had in putting this Incubator into practice.
Nov 08 2019
Competing and Winning on MX with Dennis Campbell
Following the release of the second research report in the Member Experience series, we thought we would share the live keynote from the report’s author, Dr. Dennis Campbell, from our event in Boston this past August.
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Oct 23 2019
The Cooperative Trust Focuses on the Power of Network
New leadership, programs and opportunities are slated for 2020 starting with CUNA GAC Crash applications.
Oct 01 2019
Filene Announces the New 2019 Filene i3 Class
The legacy of developing new ideas, innovations and top talent for credit unions continues.
Sep 12 2019
Growth Through Compliance
Every product and service at the credit union carries some degree of risk, how you comply with the regulations and...
