The latest trends and strategies in banking, with ideas, insights and research senior executive bank management teams need to build their strategic plans.
Erin Pryor’s focus on digital marketing and data analytics is a big part of the growth strategy that helped First Horizon weather a merger breakup.
Will New Administration Rewrite the Rules on Banking Mergers?
Debate has begun over the need for tighter rules to protect urban and rural communities. Here's what it could mean for the industry.
How Covid-19 Continues to Reshape Consumer Banking Behaviors
A redefining year for the industry accelerated digital banking trends but left many strategic question marks for retail banking leaders.
A Hard Look at the Rivalry Between Banks and Credit Unions
Fintechs and neobanks are the industry's new darlings, but banking is still defined by the rivalry between banks and credit unions.
Covid’s Acceleration of Digital Banking Exposes Trouble Spots
J.D. Power finds mobile and online banking customers that rely solely on remote channels miss the extra communication branch visits provide.
Community Bank Amplifies Niche Strategy Based on ROA/ROE Analysis
Backed by performance data, the bank concentrates on things it’s really good at that big banks can't touch and fintechs haven't pounced on.
An OCC Insider’s Perspective on Fintechs and Bank Charters
Former agency attorney predicts fintech applications for full charters will become commonplace as banking evolves.
Building Customer Loyalty Through Authentic Relationships
Data fuels future technology, but banks and credit unions must prioritize the customer journey, which begins by building genuine connections.
Is The Future of Community Banks at Risk?
The Kafafian Group's Jeff Marsico sees the banking industry swarmed by outdated infrastracture and changing consumer behavior. What's the role banks can play to keep up?
Huge Potential for Cannabis Banking Hinging on Regulatory Approval
With big banks on the sidelines, several hundred financial institutions already involved could have a head start if a new law is passed.
Will Regional Banks Survive in the Digital Future?
Advanced digital players beating mid-cap regional banks for new accounts with speed, simplicity and personalization.
The Evolution of Banking in the Post-Covid World
Advanced data analytics, the cloud and digital functionality invisibly embedding banking into peoples' lives will redefine banking.
Google Search Trends in Digital Banking, Payments & Fintech
A look at the major search trends impacting banking in 25 charts — what consumers and banking execs are looking for most, and when.
Why Banking the Gig Economy Is So Hard (And Fintechs Are Winning)
A growing segment of the economy presents a challenge to traditional financial institutions — but competitors have been figuring it out.
Pandemic Pushed Consumers to Digital Banking (And Away From Banks)
Research shows fintechs and neobanks benefiting more than traditional institutions from the shift to digital channels triggered by Covid-19.
The Business Case for Sustainability and Doing Good
Banking isn't just about turning a profit. In fact, financial institutions must continue to think about the impact they leave on the communities they serve, says Unconventional Ventures' Theo Lau and Bradley Leimer.
Biden’s Banking Watchdogs Could Create Real Headaches for the Industry
As the new administration's regulatory team shapes up, financial marketers and retail bankers face rule changes and heightened scrutiny.
What Will The Post-COVID Banking World Look Like?
2020's dramatic reshaping of U.S. finance will churn banks and credit unions for years. Those who don't adapt risk their survival.
How Banks & Credit Unions Can Build Agile Culture Out of COVID Chaos
Employees of traditional financial institutions had to learn a lot in a hurry, while being ultra-flexible. Don't throw that experience away.
How Huntington Bank Has Quietly Become a Digital Powerhouse
This midwestern institution is challenging both megabanks and neobanks with some of the most innovative digital banking solutions around.
Bezos May Be Stepping Down, But Amazon’s Banking Ambitions Remain
As a new stage commences for the ecommerce giant, it may be a tossup between 'banking as a service' and 'Amazon as a service.'
Protecting Cardmembers Against Cybersecurity Threats in the ‘New Normal’
Under increasing assault since the start of the pandemic, credit unions must prepare for new fraud trends to be able to protect consumer data.
Google: Friend or Foe to Legacy Banks?
Google is slowly entering the banking industry and offering more services and partnerships to traditional banks and credit unions. The VP of Financial Services for Google Cloud Yolande Piazza, who manages fintech partnerships, has some interesting insights.
