Faster and cheaper payments designed for ecommerce depend on open banking partnerships between fintechs and financial institutions.
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The mobile bank trails neobank leader Chime by a large measure. But it has a capital war chest and more ways to grow revenue rapidly.
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A bank that's 100+ years old doesn't have to be 'out of date.' As part of a sweeping tech upgrade, FNB brings retail savvy to banking.
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Banks must catch up in key digital areas like AI. But new themes like ESG, DEI and HR challenges will also be critical in the year ahead.
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The BNPL giant rolled out a "pay now" option and a charge card, raising big questions about what the future holds for traditional payments.
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Many banks falsely think 'good service' and good customer experience are the same thing. CX goes far beyond that.
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Relying on people's inertia is a lousy cross-selling concept when technology should make relationships at least coherent, if not wonderful.
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Novel plan provides anonymous help for people in a bind (including financial institution staff), generates new business and is outsourced.
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Known for its superior branch service, the big regional is rebuilding its brand experience virtually. The bank's CMO reveals key tactics.
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Big enough to completely disrupt the payments space, Amazon is flexing its muscles by shunning one of the world's two credit card giants.
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Skyrocketing adoption of fintech is not only changing the way consumers bank, it’s changing how they live, think, and interact with money.
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The six trends will provide competitive advantages, including increased efficiency, improved experiences and future-proofed business models.
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OCC nominee Saule Omarova accuses critics of taking her controversial views — like 'ending banking' — out of context.
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The mobile bank is the second European challenger within a few weeks to bow out. Fintech experts weigh in on what it means for banking.
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Some experts believe being innovative is more critical than the customer experience. Both pro and con arguments provide key insights into banking's future.
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Customer data platforms can transform how financial institutions run marketing campaigns. Here's how CDPs work and the benefits they bring.
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Greater acceptance of digital commercial lending processes has arrived as both financial institution lenders and prospects see the benefits.
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You may not 'get' Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin or their cousins yet, but three financial institutions' experiences suggests there's potential.
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Leveraging a model that combines tech-enabled staff with advanced digital banking will enable financial institutions to improve differentiation.
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Gains came mainly from government aid — now mostly ended — and key segments of society remain at risk. What financial institutions can do.
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The understanding of data and targeted application of it — not just access to it — will determine financial institutions' ability to compete.
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Even as people use digital payment apps more often, they still love a slick-looking card that gets noticed when they pull it out.
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Community banking has plenty of innovation potential, but often it takes leaving the traditional banking mindset to find the opportunities.
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Amazon gives consumers a new way to pay, and sets Venmo's parent PayPal up to siphon even more payments away from credit card providers.
Read Article about How Amazon’s Alliance With Venmo Will Disrupt The Payments Space Forever
Having achieved wide adoption, fintechs are now building a holistic ecosystem. Banks have much to gain in this process if they move quickly.
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New data highlights key differences between what mature customer experience programs accomplish versus what other financial institutions do.
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Banks and credit unions will need to modernize back-office processes to complete the journey to becoming digital-first institutions.
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Great digital experience won't reverse shrinking revenue growth. The solution lies in product innovation plus an embedded banking model.
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Consumers increasingly are willing to try new providers, looking for the best fit. Can banks and credit unions outpace neobanks and fintechs?
Read Article about DIY Banking: Why Consumers Love Mix-and-Match Patchwork of Financial Providers
With branch networks sharply reduced and their purpose changing, four experts reveal what the modern branch must have to succeed.
Read Article about What Bank & Credit Union Branches Must Look Like in 2022 and Beyond
