Cryptocurrencies offer innovative possibilities but also pose many risks. Credit unions are anticipating greater clarity on crypto regulation while actively...
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Technology / Mar 25 2022
The Path Forward for Crypto: What Credit Unions Need to Know

Technology / Mar 24 2022
Central Bank Digital Currencies: What They Are, What They Might Become, and What They Mean for Credit Unions
In the past several years, interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has taken off around the world. While most...

Technology / Oct 21 2021
The State of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity — Insights & Self-Assessment for Credit Unions, 2021
This brief summarizes a Filene survey on credit unions’ technology infrastructure and cybersecurity readiness and presents a self-assessment tool that can be used to identify risks and opportunities.

Technology / Jul 22 2021
High-Tech and High-Touch: Relationship Banking in a Digital World
Credit unions can differentiate from competitors in the digital financial services market by prioritizing their strength in building member relationships.

Technology / May 13 2021
The Future of Digital Transformation for Credit Unions
The future of financial services is digital. This report provides concrete action steps in the form of a road map...

Technology / Mar 25 2021
Reimagining the ATM
Set against the backdrop of rapidly changing consumer behavior and expectations during COVID-19, this report explores the past, present, and future of the unpretentious ATM.

Technology / Feb 06 2018
Weighing the Risks of a Fintech Partnership
As credit unions continue to upgrade and adopt new fintech options to stay competitive, during the process of partnering with...

Technology / Oct 03 2019
FinTech Catalyst Incubator: Align's Income Share Agreement
Through a new partnership with CMFG Ventures, Filene Research Institute recently launched the FinTech Catalyst Incubator to test promising concepts...

Jun 08 2020
FinTech Catalyst Incubator: Steady
Filene's FinTech Catalyst Incubator analyzes Steady to see if it can create a positive influence on the member’s and credit union’s financial health.

Jul 08 2020
FinTech Catalyst Incubator: Finhabits
Through a partnership with CMFG Ventures, Filene Research Institute continues the work of the FinTech Catalyst Incubator to test promising...

Aug 04 2020
FinTech Catalyst Incubator: Spartacus
In this report we analyze the desirability and feasibility of Spartacus and if it can help consumers protect their privacy and prevent identity theft.

Nov 12 2020
FinTech Catalyst Incubator: Gamification
The gamification market is projected to grow to $30.7B by 2025 and financial institutions have an opportunity to get in the game.