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Mai Nguyen | Director, The Design Lab
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The Asterisk Magazine: Celebrating 35 Years of Filene!

As we commemorate the 35th anniversary of Filene, it's a moment to reflect on the profound impact of leadership within the credit union industry. This special milestone is not just about looking back at our achievements but also about forging ahead with the same pioneering spirit that has been our guiding light.
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Q3 Quarterly Action Plan

Dive into upcoming research, join conversations on the hottest topics facing the industry and learn more about connecting with industry leaders at Filene events. Click to view our full plan below to see what's coming from Filene throughout Q3!

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Report #590 | Members
Artificial Intelligence Innovation Financial Well-being Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Alternative Underwriting for Growth, Equity, and Well-Being

  • Ellen Garnett Kladky
The ability to expand lending portfolios, remain competitive in the financial landscape and provide a quicker experience for the borrower are just a few of the reasons that adoption of alternative underwriting models has grown significantly among financial institutions and fintechs. In this report, we draw on survey and interview data to explore how alternative underwriting models can be implemented to improve financial inclusion without reinforcing existing inequalities.
Report #615 | Members
Innovation Benchmarking and Key Performance Indicators

Innovation Matters: A Short Guide to Different Perspectives on Creating a Culture of Innovation

Our new Innovation Matters video series features four credit union leaders sharing how they became more competitive and enhanced their member service through creating cultures of innovation. We’ve captured their top three lessons learned in our summary guide, making it easier for you to share their key takeaways throughout your credit union.

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Filene Roadshow: The Future Of...

  • Steve Sureda
  • Dr. Munir Mandviwalla
  • Mark Alguard

2060 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115

Filene is hitting the road to bring the latest research where it matters most, your backyard!
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big.bright.minds. 2024

San Diego, CA

And Annual Member Meeting! Filene's biggest annual member event is bringing together the most innovative credit unions with the brightest minds in the industry on November 19–21, 2024. Registration is now LIVE!
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CRASH big.bright.minds. 2024

San Diego, CA

This is where the brightest minds converge to spark change, inspire action, and lead with forward-thinking mindsets. Filene is opening the event to 25 emerging professionals so that they can be inspired to make change and have a network of bright minds to help them along the way.