30+ Buy Now, Pay Later Trends & Statistics for Banks in 2022
BNPL is expected to hit $680 billion in e-commerce transactions by 2025. 30 more stats cover consumer attitudes, demographic use and
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Social Media Booster for Financial Marketers: Sponsoring College Athletes
NCCA rule change means college athletes are the new social media influencers. It's a good fit for community financial institution marketing.
Sorting Out If and How Banks Should Launch a Digital Bank
Launching a digital bank isn't an easy decision, but could be crucial. One of the biggest questions is: Build or buy the
Over 50 Credit Card Trends & Statistics for Banks in 2022
'The average American owns three credit cards.' 50 more credit card stats like that cover balances, payments, rewards, Gen Z use and
Here’s Why Bank Marketers Can’t Abandon Millennials for Gen Z
Banks often target the Gen Z and Baby Boomer segments. But the huge Millennial market needs some love, and is in its prime banking
Can Artificial Intelligence Jeopardize Banks’ Loan Growth?
A modern AI-supported loan platform can help community banks be competitive and grow, but requires care in deciding which features to
Solutions for Banks Confronting the Loss of Overdraft Fees
Big changes to NSF and overdraft fees put community and regional banks in a tough spot, impacting both revenue and technology
Email Marketing in Banking Has Changed: Answers to Key Questions
Is email marketing on the way out? Experts say otherwise, but insist the channel is often undervalued and misused. New tactics can
Digital Bank Alert: Oxygen Lays Claim to the Gig Economy
Neobank Oxygen attracts freelancers who need help managing finances by offering generous rewards and using unique marketing
13 Unconventional Bank Marketing Campaigns for 2022
Financial marketers often default to safe, but boring, ideas. But not always. Here are some really clever creatives that shake things
Trends in Overdraft Fees: Which Banks Ditched Them (and Which Didn’t)
A comparison of bank, credit union and digital bank overdraft policies provides a resource for institutions planning their next
How Nubank Became One of the World’s Biggest Digital Banks
Sure, it only operates in Latin America, yet it has nearly the same digital presence as BofA. Here's why banks must keep an eye on Nubank.
Should Banks Add ‘Financial Therapists’ to Their Wellness Programs?
KeyBank's digital bank hired a financial therapist to assist customers. Whether this is an effective new trend or a fad is hotly
Is AmEx’s Consumer Checking Move Defense, Offense Or Both?
American Express presses further into banking, rolling out digital rewards checking. Experts assess what the card giant has in mind.
How Financial Marketers Can Make People Feel Better About Fees
New research shows that banks and credit unions don't have to get rid of overdraft, ATM or checking fees, just change how they're
Why Chase’s Technology Can Compete With (and Outperform) Fintechs
Every bank is wrangling technology to help them be innovative. Here's an inside look at how Chase tackles digital with a unique strategy.
Credit Unions Buying Banks at a Breakneck Pace: Here’s How It Works
In 2021, 13 credit unions acquired community banks. Don’t be surprised to see this number double in 2022, setting a
How One Fintech Is Building a Sustainable Empire
With over five million customers and a focus on sustainable finance, Aspiration's strategy couldn't be more different from its
What’s Worrying BofA’s Brian Moynihan in 2022: Wages, Inflation & The Economy
The CEO of the No. 2 U.S. bank is unsettled by inflation's impact on economic growth and the effect that could have on lending.
Is Your Financial Institution Ready for These Tough Consumer Questions?
Banking prompts many questions, plus people read blogs titled 'Questions your bank doesn't want you to ask.' Preparation is
The Role Banks & Credit Unions Must Play to Prevent Human Trafficking
All financial institutions have anti money laundering programs, but human trafficking keeps evolving and the industry must stay
Data Reveals People Don’t Trust Open Banking or Fintechs, But Use Both
It may take years for the U.S. to fully embrace open banking, even though consumers routinely link third-party apps to their bank