MADISON, Wis.–The Filene Research Institute has announced a partnership with CMutual, an insurance specialist and protection solutions provider for credit unions, building societies and mutual lenders in Ireland and the United Kingdom. According to Filene, the exclusive knowledge-sharing partnership gives CMutual’s credit union partners full access to 40 years of Filene’s CU expertise and a library of more than 500 research reports.
“CMutual works hard to leverage our international and national experience and connections in support of our partners to ensure that they have access to knowledge, expertise and scale that equips them with the tools needed to make the right decisions,” said CMutual CEO Paul Walsh. “This partnership with Filene is an investment in our credit union partners in support of our shared vision and a commitment to working cooperatively.”
The Information Available
Filene said through the partnership, all CMutual partner credit unions will gain access to information that includes:
- Business Strategy
- Community Impact
- Consumer Thinking
- Data Analytics
- Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
- Financial Lives in Transition
- Operations
- Attracting and Retaining Talent
- Technology
“Filene is excited to further develop credit unions in the U.K. and Ireland through CMutual’s partnership,” said Mark Meyer, Filene CEO. “We love to see the success of cooperative finance across the globe and with CMutual’s shared values, we will continue to help these organizations grow and thrive.”