News Archive
Credit Union Creates Auto Loan For Those With No Credit
Hoping to snag as many auto loans as possible while rates are low, one credit union is willing to pursue those with no credit history — provided they take a financial literacy course.
Intuit Offers Mint As White Label PFM To Banks And Credit Unions
Intuit is finally making Mint, its popular online personal finance management tool, available to financial institutions.
Banks Make Customer Experience Gains, But Credit Unions Are Crushing It
The banking industry has steadily improved their customer service and satisfaction scores over the last three years, but credit unions are way in the lead.
How Financial Marketers Can Hit The Bullseye With Contextual Targeting
How banks and credit unions can use online segmenting and ad targeting systems to hit the right online promotions to the right people at the right time.
Now Hiring: Barclays, ING Direct, RBC, Citadel FCU
A rundown of 15 good marketing jobs from around the world in retail banking -- everything from a head of "Experience Research" at Barclays in London to VP positions at credit unions.
Study Reveals Americans Are Bill Payment Omnivores
A study from Fiserv finds that Americans now use multiple channels to pay their various bills. A myriad of data on payment habits is one click away.
The Future Of Mobile Banking Fueled By Smartphone Cameras
Pressure mounts for financial institutions to provide mobile banking solutions like remote deposit capture and mobile photo bill pay. The ubiquitous smartphone camera makes it all possible.
Notre Dame, Alabama Credit Unions Make BCS Championship Wager
The two credit unions have made a friendly wager involving a $10,000 charitable donation.
Credit Unions Surpass Community Banks In Mobile Banking Battle
9 out of 10 credit unions offer at least web-based mobile banking, while a startling 3 out of 10 community banks don't have any form of mobile banking at all.
Credit Union CEO Hits The Road To Hand Out $25K
The CEO of Numerica Credit Union took a road trip to five different non-profit organizations, giving them each $5,000.
Mobile Banking Users Can Pay Bills By Snapping Pictures Of Them
First, consumers could deposit checks by taking pictures of them. Now they can pay bills the same way, with a new mobile banking feature being piloted by First Financial Bank.
Credit Union Targets Students With Financial Education Microsite
CommonWealth One FCU partners has launched a new financial literacy microsite, “In The Know,” with educational resources, knowledge and tools.
Capital One Rolls Out Innovative ‘Purchase Eraser’ Rewards Program
The credit card goliath has launched a unique rewards redemption feature giving consumers the ability to erase the cost of previous travel expenses using their reward miles.
BofA Provides Relief To Victims Of Superstorm Sandy
BofA contributed $1 million to aid those impacted, while also announcing its financial disaster relief plan for affected customers. Do you have a disaster plan in place?
Chase To Issue Debit Cards Instantly In Branches
New customers will be able to get their debit cards -- and current customers can replace lost cards -- on the spot in 2,000 Chase branches. Are you still making folks wait 5-10 days?
Ally Adds Suite Of Mobile Banking Features To Reinforce Its Position
In the wake of ING Direct's demise, Ally Bank is shoring up its mobile banking offering with a suite of new features. The expansion reflects the pressures facing branchless financial institutions.
Diebold Reinvents ATMs With Concierge Video Services
Missoula FCU pilots new Diebold video technology on existing ATMs to enhance member experiences.
UK Consumers Not Ready To Forgo Cash, Even If They Hardly Use It
One in three Brits carry less than a fiver in cash, but a cashless society is not in the cards... at least not quite just yet.
PremierWest Bank Launches Financial Answer Center Online Education System
PremierWest Bank has launched a new Financial Answer Center, an online education system from Truebridge Financial Marketing.
Credit Union Study Says Switchers Looking For Truly Free Checking
A study commissioned by Bethpage FCU reveals that consumers are looking for checking accounts with no hidden fees when choosing where to bank.
