The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Community banks and credit unions outpace megabanks and even neobanks in key areas, but that edge won't sustain those that lag in technology. The post Square, PayPal Pose Grave Threat to Community Financial Institutions appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Community banking has plenty of innovation potential, but often it takes leaving the traditional banking mindset to find the opportunities. The post Tips & Insights on Creating (or Recreating) Brand Buzz in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As part of a sweeping tech upgrade, a community bank brings retailing savvy to retail banking. The post Traditional Bank Borrows from Amazon to Build an App to Rival Neobanks appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 31, 2021

Framework takes into account all from funding to management depth to business recovery strength to lead to good choices by community banks. The post Bank Regulators Set Risk Guidance for Fintech Partnerships appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The post 4 Real-World Lessons from Banks Wrestling with Digital Transformation appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Creating a seamless experience while keeping everything running may feel impossible for many institutions. Here's help in pulling it off.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The post Bank+Fintech Partnerships Grow More Urgent as Pressure Rises for Both appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Combinations multiply as financial institutions face increased demand for digital services and fintechs need a more stable business model.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The trend isn't the end of relationship banking, but partnering and a niche market focus will be essential, especially as CRE lending slows. The post The Convergence of Fintech & Banking Is Transforming Business Lending appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 16, 2022

The post The Secret to Bank Innovation Goes Way Beyond ‘Culture Change’ appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Willingness to act when the outcome is unknown and to look for options on 'the edge of money' are crucial for financial institution growth.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

New Florida institution, built by two banking veterans on a modern tech platform, may be what the start-up of the future will look like. The post Neobank Alternative: Building a Hybrid Digital-First Bank from Scratch appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 31, 2021

A neobank CEO personally buys a tiny bank as the next step in building a financial super app targeting poorly-served megabank customers. The post Banking + Investing on One Slick Mobile App: Retail Banking’s Future? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 26, 2021

187-year-old savings bank stakes its future on a scalable combination of a digital-only brand, well-trained people and data analytics. The post A Small Bank Believes Its Digital Brand Will Succeed Where Chase Failed appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Policy issues threaten to quash the trend. The post Why Are So Many Credit Unions Now Buying Banks? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Cross-industry acquisitions, once rare, have shot up under the pressure to grow.

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 13, 2021

The post Payments and Digital Drive Consumers to Big Fintechs appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. New data confirms that consumer loyalties are shifting rapidly to large fintechs like PayPal, and that digital payments are a key reason.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A consortium of community financial institutions uses 'open' approach to give their customers a 'one-stop-' approach to mobile payments. The post Will ‘Chuck’ Give Smaller Banks an Edge in P2P Versus Venmo, Cash App and Zelle? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Analytics and first-party data can help reverse the trend. The post How Small Banks Can Counter Fintech & Megabank Marketing Budgets appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Mortgage-as-a-service gets a big boost, giving community financial institutions new options, and confirming the value of a human connection. The post How the Salesforce + Rocket Partnership Could Completely Redefine the Mortgage Market appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 30, 2022

The post Credit Unions Are Buying Banks at a Breakneck Pace: Here’s How the Deals Work appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Don't be surprised to see this number double in 2022.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 12, 2021

Newly-established Climate First Bank could change that view. The post How One Florida Bank Is Embracing the Green Banking Agenda appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 24, 2022

The post New Competition Forcing Smaller Banks to Try (Almost) Anything appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. But the unwillingness to reconsider branch dependency could be a millstone.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 30, 2021

The post Community Institutions’ Golden Opportunity to Grow Small Business Loans appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. The PPP program not only created a halo effect, but opened the door for ongoing loan growth. Tech upgrades will be essential.

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Feeling the pressure of rising digital demands, banks are investing to improve customer experience, but lack confidence in their progress. The post Banks Spend Billions on Digital Transformation, But What’s The Payoff? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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