How Banking Providers Can Help Consumers in the Coronavirus Economy
Most financial institutions are ill equipped to provide personalized solutions to consumers faced with a financial emergency caused by. Read More
Article Archive: Payments Strategies
Coronavirus Crisis: The Future of Cash, Checks, Credit Cards & Crypto
Will concerns about the spread of COVID-19 push out physical cash and plastic in favor of digital payments and electronic. Read More
Consumers’ Surprising Views on the Future of Banking
People are much more open-minded about using fintechs than you might think, especially for payments, and they predict far fewer. Read More
Pivotal Identity Trends That Will Reshape Payments & Retail Banking
Forces are in play that could shift the balance of power in financial services to payment networks. Consumer identity is the key. Read More
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.. Read More
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. Read More
Consumers Equate ‘Great CX’ With Faster Payments
While modern payment methods better suit consumer needs, bank and credit union financial marketers must help them make a major. Read More
PNC Bank Counters ‘P2P War’ Speculation Over Its Venmo App Moves
Retail head says security, not competition with Zelle, is what the issue is about. API agreements will reduce risk and avoid more. Read More
Why Banks Should Care About Mobile Wallets (Even If Consumers Don’t)
Underneath the hype are mediocre adoption numbers. But before dismissing mobile wallets, note that some data and other factors point. Read More
Five Pivotal Payment Trends Redefining the Banking Landscape
As payments become commoditized, embedded and faster, monetizing payment data becomes ever more critical for retail financial. Read More
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. Read More
Surge in Contactless Cards Creates New Challenges for Financial Marketers
Initially reluctant to promote another card technology, marketers are scrambling as NFC-powered credit cards begin to roll out in. Read More
Open Banking Is Key to Relevance in Payments for Traditional Institutions
Reluctance to embrace 'open' trend hinders banks and credit unions and encourages further Big Tech inroads. Fintech partnerships would. Read More
Fintech Firms Now Using Enhanced Data To Threaten Legacy Banks
Many of the most successful fintech firms are using data and modern technology to gain scale and brand awareness to be considered formidable. Read More
4 Payment Trends Putting Legacy Banking Providers at Risk
Why seemingly unrelated payment developments –Apple Card and Libra are two – may signal a critical turning point for banks and credit. Read More
Big Banks Line Up Against Smaller Rivals in War for Faster Payments
A private-sector faster payment system already exists but a public alternative could be cheaper for smaller banks and credit unions, in. Read More
Digital IDs Will Make Card Payments & Cash Transactions Irrelevant
Completely frictionless payments can become mainstream if financial institutions and their vendors embrace digital identities.. Read More
Facebook Rocks Banking World With Digital Wallet & Libra Cryptocurrency
The high-profile venture may be just another cryptocurrency, but the integration with digital wallet Calibra may be the real threat to. Read More
To Win Gen Z, Banking Providers Must Make Payments Seamless
Payments are the lifeblood of banking brands, but without change they risk losing ground to simpler options, and emerging threats like. Read More
Three Keys to Debit Cards’ Future as Mobile Banking Builds
To keep this 'mature' payment vehicle relevant to Millennials, banks and credit unions must adjust features and. Read More
Is Apple’s New Credit Card The Next Big Thing in Banking?
What happens when a company like Apple with the world's most faithful customer base decides to become a. Read More
Two Big Trends Shaking Up Retail Payments
Financial marketers need to keep their eyes on the huge potential of voice payments and a growing surge in contactless. Read More