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Nonprofit, independent think and do tank for the consumer finance industry. Examining the future of credit unions, retail banking and cooperative finance.

05/20/2026

We’re hearing from many credit union executives lately that they want trusted and up-to-date information on the evolving payments landscape, especially when it comes to Stablecoins. They’re asking questions about regulatory updates, the potential impact on deposits and the overall business model.

To answer some of these top-of-mind questions, we’re inviting you to join over 300 Filene members for an exclusive webinar featuring insights from two leading payments experts and Filene Fellows, Dr. Henry Kim and Dr. Lamont Black, on what matters most right now and what credit unions should be paying attention to next.

Tune in so you can stay ahead of the latest developments in this space.

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/2uyde3vc

05/18/2026

Stablecoins are moving from a niche crypto conversation to a serious strategic discussion for credit unions.

As regulation evolves and experimentation accelerates, leaders are being challenged to think differently about deposits, payments, member relationships, and the future of money movement.

In our latest blog post, Filene Fellows Dr. Henry Kim and Dr. Lamont Black explore five strategic questions credit union executives and boards should be debating right now, including:

• Is the main impact from stablecoins on credit unions, “deposit leakage,” or is that risk overstated?
• Do stablecoins meaningfully change the U.S. payments game, or are they mostly a back end change that won’t move consumer behavior?
• For credit unions, is the best posture “wait and integrate later,” or “participate early to avoid being disintermediated”?
• How should boards balance investments in instant payments vs. building stablecoin capability?
• How do stablecoins represent both a disruptive risk and strategic opportunity for credit unions?

The goal is to help credit unions prepare for multiple scenarios while staying focused on member trust, governance, and long-term competitiveness.

As your credit union looks towards strategic planning season, which of these five questions will be a key part of those discussions? Explore the full blog post here:
https://tinyurl.com/4jevybra

05/15/2026

When it comes to stablecoins and tokenization, where is your credit union right now?

This was a popular question this week at EDGE 2026 and the conversation didn’t stop. Share your poll answer and let us know where you are!

No matter where your CU is on the payments journey, join us for our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, May 21st to keep the help fine tune your strategy.

🔗: https://tinyurl.com/2uyde3vc

05/14/2026

What’s actually driving growth at high-performing credit unions right now? 📈

At EDGE 2026, Filene CEO Mark Meyer broke down why growth matters, which organizations are growing and why, and what high-growth credit unions have in common.
He also shared three research-backed opportunities credit unions can’t afford to ignore: building the right tech stack, developing compelling financial tools, and leveraging marketing and data to reach and retain members.

If you attended, what resonated most with you from Mark’s session? Drop it in the comments. 👇

05/13/2026

Three payment topics that are on every credit union CEO’s mind right now: RTP/FedNow, Tokenization, and Stablecoins. Stablecoin market capitalization reached $317 billion as of Q1 2026, representing more than 50% growth since early 2025.

The reality is that:
• Half the room can’t cleanly define them.
• The other half disagrees on what to do about them.
• Members are about to ask anyway.

None of these are crypto conversations, they’re settlement infrastructure conversations. They change how money moves, how fraud works, and where your credit union sits in the transaction.

Join us 5/21 (11CT) for a member-exclusive session built for credit union leaders, not engineers. We’ll cover:

• The current state of the payments landscape including the major opportunities and challenges for credit unions today
• A deeper understanding of stablecoin fundamentals and an update on the GENIUS Act
• Key strategic recommendations and next steps for preparing your credit union for what’s ahead

This is your opportunity to get up-to-date, get fully informed and prepared for what’s next in payments to help guide your strategic plans. Register using the link in bio!

05/13/2026

We’re in the International Ballroom at the Lobby Level at the 2026 and we want to talk. 📍

Come find the Filene team at our booth and let’s dig into what’s actually moving the needle for credit unions right now. Whether you’re thinking about payments, digital transformation, or how to foster innovation at your institution, we’re here for the conversation.

See you on the floor! 👋

05/12/2026

Payments are changing faster than most strategic-planning cycles. Real-time rails, digital wallets, tokenization, AI-enabled payments and fraud, stablecoins, and new forms of money are reshaping how members expect to move, manage, and protect their money.

Filene Fellow, Dr. Henry Kim, is heading to EDGE 2026 (May 12–14 | Dallas, TX) to lead a panel discussion with credit union leaders on how to separate signal from noise as real-time rails, digital wallets, AI-enabled payments, tokenization, and stablecoins reshape how members move and manage their money.

Comment below if you are at EDGE and plan to attend his session on Wednesday, May 13 at 9:00 AM CDT! Explore Dr. Kim’s research before you go: https://tinyurl.com/bsn72jxz

03/05/2026

More adults under 30 turn to social media for financial advice (42%) than to traditional financial advisors (27%). Often times this advice comes from finfluencers who are entertaining and relatable but, in many cases, completely unqualified.

Gen Z wants trustworthy guidance and your credit union is built to provide it.

Filene's latest report gives best practices on what other banks and CUs are doing. We analyzed over 270,000 social media posts across credit unions, banks, digital natives, and top finfluencers to reveal what performs best and how storytelling, humor, and short-form video build real engagement with the next generation of members.

Read the full report here: filene.org/657!

03/04/2026

Big news for credit unions looking to enhance their payments strategy and overcome these 7 threats.

Our newest Center of Excellence, The Center for All Things Payments is here to help your credit union navigate the payments disruption that is reshaping our industry.

Learn more here: https://www.filene.org/research/all-things-payments!

08/13/2024

🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Kadyn Lee to the Filene team as our new Incubation Intern - Sales and Marketing!

Kadyn joins us from Vanderbilt University, where she is earning a BA in Economics with a minor in Business & Data Science. With a passion for market intelligence and sales, Kadyn is all set to explore new market opportunities, support Filene's Incubation pipeline, produce sales outreach, and manage administrative tasks to support the team.

Let's give Kadyn a warm welcome and three cheers for her first week in this exciting role!

06/20/2024

How well does your credit union know its members? Find out in our newest Filene Fill-In podcast episode!

Join Taylor Nelms as he guides the conversation about Filene’s Member Segmentation Tool, Member Voice — an innovative tool that goes beyond traditional demographics to understand the diverse needs, attitudes, motivations, and behaviors of credit union members.

This episode features:

• The impact of Member Voice on strategic marketing and messaging
• Candid insights from credit union experts, Lisa Warlick, Tricia Beeker, and Ryan Zilker on their journey with Member Voice
• The power of collaboration in shaping credit union strategies
• Real-world experiences and learnings from Truliant Federal Credit Union and Sound Credit Union

Don’t miss out on these valuable perspectives — listen now!
https://www.filene.org/podcast/beyond-demographics-the-power-of-filenes-member-segmentation-model
Or find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

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