March 9th, 2026025New cohort joins a network of 400+ innovation alumni charged with solving the industry’s most pressing challenges
Madison, WI – Credit unions face a defining moment. Rising member expectations, fintech disruption, and rapid technological change demand leaders who don’t just manage the present, they build the future. Filene...
January 30th, 2026027Madison, WI – Filene Research Institute is thrilled to announce the newest cohort of emerging credit union leaders chosen for The Cooperative Trust’s Crash the GAC program at America’s Credit Unions 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C., March 1-5, 2026.
Now in its 17th year, Crash the GAC continues to be...
October 21st, 2025029As CSEDO, Arnold will drive organizational alignment and lead growth initiatives to advance Filene’s impact.
Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephen Arnold as Chief Strategy & Enterprise Development Officer, effective October 20,...
October 21st, 2025137As Strategic Advisor, Schenk will provide expert guidance on research priorities, strengthen alignment with organizational goals, and enhance Filene’s ability to serve credit unions.
Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Schenk as...
October 16th, 2025045Seven innovative solutions selected to advance growth, community impact, and member well-being across the credit union system
Madison, Wis. – FiLab at Filene has announced the seven innovative solutions selected for real-world testing throughout 2026, representing the next evolution in collaborative experimentation among credit...
July 31st, 2025026Origence is the title sponsor for Filene’s signature annual event in 2025
Madison, WI –Filene Research Institute is excited to announce that registration is now open for its signature event, big.bright.minds.2025, presented by Origence. This premier credit union event takes place December 2–4, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee and...
July 14th, 2025141Member Well-Being Launched July 1st with Mathieu Despard as Fellow
Madison, Wis. – Filene’s Center for Member Well-Being officially launched July 1st, with fellow Mathieu Despard of Washington University, St. Louis.
As inflation, prices on everyday goods and economic uncertainty continues to increase it is no wonder more Americans...
February 28th, 2025083The program’s 21st wave welcomes the next generation of leaders.
Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute is proud to welcome 23 of the credit union industry's brightest minds into Wave 21 of the i3 program—an elite, two-year innovation leadership experience designed to develop the next generation of changemakers.
Since its...
February 25th, 202501942 Credit Union CEOs and industry leaders to serve as Filene’s voice of the market
Madison, WI – Filene Research Institute is proud to announce the 2025 Think Tank Roster, featuring an influential group of 42 CEOs and senior executives dedicated to advancing the credit union movement.
The esteemed group of new and continuing...
February 14th, 2025078Fifty-Five Crashers Set to Represent Credit Union Industry’s Emerging Leaders in D.C.
Madison, WI – Filene Research Institute is thrilled to announce the newest cohort of emerging credit union leaders selected to participate in The Cooperative Trust’s renowned Crash program at America’s Credit Unions’ 2025 Governmental...
