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The Covid-19 Impact On The Future of Retail Banking

The Consumers Bankers Association’s president and CEO Richard Hunt talks how he anticipates this period of uncertainty will affect the retail banking industry.

Published on April 2020 in Default Category

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Picture of Richard Hunt at the Consumer bankers AssociationFEATURING: Richard Hunt, President and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA)

The COVID-19 pandemic is the most serious challenge to retail banking in almost a century. Retail banks have had to rethink distribution, support government relief programs and manage remote work forces, all while trying to meet consumer expectations during a period of household-level economic uncertainty.

These challenges are only the tip of the iceberg, however, as the economic fallout and the redefined structure of the financial services ecosystem are beginning to emerge. It is clear that the ‘new normal’ in retail banking will be far different than we ever imagined only a few months ago.

We are fortunate to get an exclusive interview with Richard Hunt, president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA). Since his appointment in 2009, Hunt has helped to navigate the banking industry through a period of unprecedented change. In this episode, Hunt provides his perspectives for the future of retail banking during a period of tremendous uncertainty.


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