The latest news on fintech banking trends, how banks partner with fintechs, how fintechs disrupt payments, and how fintechs redefine the future of banking.
Founder and CEO Max Levchin hopes to see merchants someday deploy marketing dollars on Affirm payment plans like companies buy Google AdWords.
Legacy Bank Wake-Up Call: 70% of Your Customers May Leave for Digital
Fear and fatigue keep too many banks and credit unions from making transformational changes. Here's what can help them move forward.
Marcus: A Digital Bank That Should Keep Rivals Up At Night
With the addition of a mobile app, checking and wealth management, Marcus is positioned to be a major player in retail banking.
Consumers Now Much More Likely to Place Deposits with Online Banks
Financial marketers must make their deposit offerings crystal clear and make it easy to open accounts digitally, a new Raddon report warns.
Essential Marketing Strategies for Fintech-Bank Partnerships
Partnerships are becoming a core competency for banks and credit unions. Five steps will help ensure a successful collaboration.
China: Emergence of a Tech and Innovation Superpower
Brett King, founder of Moven, walked through Huawei Tech in China with Jim Marous to see the hub of new innovative technologies.
Fintech Adoption in North America Lags Global Acceptance
Analysis of significant variances in fintech adoption globally and what can be done by banks to retain market share.
Why Fintech Challengers May Not Conquer Banking After All
The catch: Many legacy banks won't win either, says Accenture's bank lead. The new era is all about multilateral partnerships and open data.
Why Facebook Still Wants to Invade the Payments Space
Facebook Pay's debut keeps momentum going for social media firm's payment ambitions even as its Libra cryptocurrency hits major speed bumps.
Making Fintech Partnerships Work: Tips for Banking Providers
6 ways banks and credit unions must double-down on fintech relationships to achieve the revenue and profit potential of digital innovations.
Biggest Fintech Winners of 2019
Who were the biggest — and most popular — fintechs in 2019 in the banking industry? Cornerstone Advisors Ron Shevlin brings us the rankings of fintech influencers globally.
Innovation’s Great, But We Haven’t Seen Fintech’s Second Act Yet
The impact of fintechs on retail banking is real but overplayed, says KBW's Fred Cannon. And startups are untested by a major slump.
The Future of Fintech Investments
What is the role of fintech investments in the banking industry in a technology-forward world? Commerce Ventures' Dan Rosen talks the increased growth in venture capital investing in the fintech industry, and what's ahead.
Power of Personalization Fuels Partnerships with Fintechs and Retailers
Streaming TV offers two lessons for financial marketers: You can't personalize too much and strong brand reputation and trust still count.
The Fintech Strategy to Steal the Small Business Banking Market
Business mobile apps increasingly catch on, but ongoing challenges show how financial institutions may evolve to face growing competition.
5 Risks Banks and Credit Unions Face By Partnering With Google
With big-tech firms looking for more partners, financial institutions should fully understand the potential conflicts before signing up.
Troubled Fintech Charter: How More Delays Impact Competitive Situation
Federal ruling striking down fintech banking charter pleases traditional players and state regulators, but they've won a pause, not a war.
The Business Case for Financial Wellness in Banking
The CEO of the pioneering mobile banking app, Moven, argues that financial wellness is a critical cornerstone to personalization strategies.
What the U.S. Can Learn from U.K. Fintechs and Neobanks
Three factors powered the rise of hundreds of fintechs in the U.K. Two of those factors exist in U.S. The third would unleash a flood tide.
Why Facebook’s Libra Digital Currency May Still Be a Threat to Banking
Major setbacks may (or may not) doom the ambitious Facebook plan, but the underlying drivers for digital currency innovation remain.
4 Out of 5 People Who Use Digital Banks Would Switch to Amazon
Most consumers still save with traditional financial institutions, but that preference lessens with higher balances and online experience.
The Future of Retail Banking Through a Digital Challenger’s Eyes
Founder of digital-only bank Starling explains how a traditional banks and credit unions can be reborn by embracing a market approach.
How Banks Can Beat Fintechs in the War for Millennials and Gen Z
Financial institution marketing focuses on products and services, but new data show integrity and authenticity are stronger consumer drivers.
