Filene Research Institute

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  Have 'Lunch With Ed' on Thursday

  By Marc Rapport  |  June 13, 2012

  Third of lunchtime live streams from Filene Research Institute will focus on serving members well. Set for Thursday at 1 p.m. EDT.

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  Lunch With Ed: Secrets of Great Mid-Level Managers

  May 31, 2012

  The focus today is on understanding workforce factors and how they play into effective credit union management in ways that will allow you to hire and promote more effectively.

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  Credit Unions Beat Banks in Weathering Tough Times, Says Study

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 21, 2012

  Even in the middle of recessions and the unemployment and foreclosures that come with them, credit unions have proven that they can weather downturns.

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  Lunch With Ed: How Credit Unions Can Engage Members, Solve Problems, and Improve Skills with Game Thinking

  May 17, 2012

  The focus today is on understanding credit union 'gamification' is hard work.

• Credit Unions’ Business Lending Resiliency Stronger Than Banks: Filene

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 11, 2012

  Filene study finds credit union aggregate loan portfolios about 25% less sensitive to macroeconomic shock during past two recessions.

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  Filene Looking for Innovators With the True Grit to Steam Ahead

  By Matt Davis  |  April 30, 2012

  Someone like John Fitch only with even more Perseverance.

• Savings Program Launched With Filene Backing

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  April 15, 2012

  The industry push to promote improved savings behavior among consumers while also drawing new business was ratcheted up with a pilot initiative involving 20 credit unions and sponsored by Filene Research Institute and SaveUp, a fledgling San Francisco firm.

• Financial Planning Test for CU Staff

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 9, 2012

  What better way to get a gauge on how deft members are with their financial planning and investment goals than to test the employees at their credit unions.

• Savings Rewards Pilot Program From Filene, SaveUp Launches at 20 CredIt Unions

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  April 3, 2012

  Filene Research Institute and SaveUp.com launch pilot initiative at 20 credit unions in 15 states offering customized packages promoting account savings.

• Young Leadership: Texas League Rolls Out Texas 12

  By Myriam DiGiovanni  |  March 29, 2012

  Joint project with Filene Research Institute recruits young leaders to help catalyze change and spark positive growth.