Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As banks head into planning sessions for 2022, it has perhaps never been more important for financial institutions to invest time and resources into market studies and research. Are you curious if your branch strategy, technology integration and / or mobile banking options are helping you attract and retain customers?

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The post 4 Crucial Banking Trends for 2022 Financial Institutions Can’t Ignore appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Traditional banks still have a leg up on digital competitors, but it's slipping. Here are key ways they can hold onto their advantage.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 26, 2021

The post Why Chime Should Keep Bankers Up at Night in 2022 appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. The offering of fee-free deposits at close to 9,000 locations in the U.S. by Chime is the latest salvo in a battle for a major segment of consumers previously ignored by traditional banks.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With branch networks sharply reduced and their purpose changing, four experts reveal what the modern branch must have to succeed. The post What Bank & Credit Union Branches Must Look Like in 2022 and Beyond appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Source: Bankrate Second-Quarter 2022 Economic Indicator. In 2022, things changed with whiplash speed, as the Fed hiked interest rates to quell inflation, the mortgage refinance market dried up and the effects of macro changes, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to a talent shortage, began to be felt keenly.

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