The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Moving ahead with digital banking projects during a merger integration is tough. The post 3 Reasons Financial Institutions Can’t Let Mergers Stall Innovation appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. But the consequences of not doing so are far worse.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 6, 2019

2019 banking trends and outlooks from financial services leaders and influencers as well as financial institutions from around the world. The post Top 10 Retail Banking Trends and Predictions For 2019 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The integration of finance and digital technology has resulted in exponential growth of digital banking and fintech solutions. The post Digital Finance Penetration Surpasses That Of Social Media appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 10, 2022

The success of a bank CMO requires understanding the power of analytics, technology, strategy and agility to drive business results. The post The CMO Role in Banking is Being Disrupted appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Equipped with all its own technology, the neobank's Gen Z strategy targets legacy institutions. The post Fintech Success Story: How ‘Current’ Is Rising To Be The #2 Neobank appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Current isn't just another fintech.

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 30, 2021

As the pressure to innovate mounts, banks and credit unions need technology that enables them to respond quickly and efficiently. The post How ‘Single-Platform’ Tech Solutions Are Shaping the Future of Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 4, 2021

Traditional strengths still count, yet the ability to innovate and adapt are key. The post How Community Banks Can Stay Relevant in the Face of a Digital Assault appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Asset size does play a role, bankers and others note.

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 15, 2021

Making an institution innovation friendly requires a real change of heart and practices, not just a week at 'agility camp.'. The post Getting Really Agile at Digital Transformation (Instead of Faking It) appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 2, 2022

The post Retail Banking Reflections and Keys to Success for 2022 appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. The best way to prepare for the future is to reflect on the progress and shortfalls of the past.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now on its own without a charter, BM Technologies looks to enhance existing partnerships and add new ones, including BaaS for banks. The post What’s Next in the ‘BankMobile’ Story Since Its SPAC Spinoff appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Research on the future of banking finds that most changes in the future of banking will be evolutions of the more recent past. The post 14 Surprising Projections on the Future of Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

APRIL 16, 2023

appeared first on The Financial Brand. The metaverse presents new opportunities for innovation and growth in the banking industry, with early adopters likely to benefit. appeared first on The Financial Brand. This article Should Financial Institutions Consider Metaverse Solutions?

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

To succeed, banks and credit unions will need to be proactive, forward-looking, and open to change, as opposed building business models around old paradigms. The post 2022 Trends Reflect a New Era for Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The post 6 Digital Banking Transformation Trends for 2022 appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. The difference now is that the urgency to move forward quickly is much greater.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The post Digital Banking Disruption Has Only Just Begun appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Financial institutions that plan in anticipation of ongoing disruption will be better prepared for future challenges and competitive opportunities.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Smart glasses could be the mobile device of the future, replacing the smartphone as the main way consumers bank and pay digitally. The post The Future of Mobile Banking Beyond Smartphones appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 22, 2021

Financial institutions must embrace the open banking movement as a path to relationship growth and organizational efficiency. The post Open Banking Transforming Business Models Forever appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The development of open banking solutions by banks and credit unions requires significant support beyond existing third-party partnerships. The post Core Providers Not Seen as Viable Open Banking Partners appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 1, 2021

Relationships with fintechs will only work with three key factors in place, says former Wells Fargo innovation head. The post How Banks Can Ensure Fintech Partnerships Don’t Fail appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 11, 2021

Banks and credit unions should view trends in the fintech space to determine where threats and opportunities exist and where resources should be deployed. The post 8 Fintech Trends Changing Banking Forever appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 25, 2021

The banking industry requires new perspectives, solutions and business models that reflect the megatrends in other industries. The post 6 Global Megatrends Impacting the Future of Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Google's abandonment of Plex digital-only banking should not bring comfort to traditional banks that are slow to respond to neobank offerings. The post Traditional Banks Remain Unprepared for Digital-Only Challengers appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 24, 2021

New growth will come less from branches and buying other banks and more from acquiring tech, shopping, media or other data-rich companies. The post Traditional Customer Acquisition Methods in Banking Are Dead appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The post Banking-as-a-Service Sharply Alters the Roles of Banks and Fintechs appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. BaaS' is redefining when and where all types of companies provide financial services. There are huge implications for legacy institutions.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Priorities are fundamentally shifting in banks and credit unions as they grapple with the challenges (and opportunities) of the marketplace. The post Word on the Street: 6 Insider Realities of Banking Today appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 25, 2021

The banking industry requires new perspectives, solutions and business models that reflect the megatrends in other industries. The post 6 Global Megatrends That Are Impacting Banking’s Future appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 8, 2021

To survive, banks and credit unions must build the digital infrastructure and competitive mindset that can make an organization future-ready. The post How Banks Will Become Irrelevant in Next Decade appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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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

AUGUST 4, 2021

Successful digital banking transformation requires prioritizing what is needed today against what's required for the future. The post Executing What’s Possible With Digital Banking Transformation appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 29, 2021

Banks and credit unions no longer have a cushion of time to meet competitive challenges. The post 10 Factors That Will Determine Banks’ Future Relevance appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Clear strategies and definite actions are needed.

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The Financial Brand

JULY 19, 2021

Digital banking engagement leads to more customer data and better customer experiences, which leads to greater loyalty and higher profits. The post The Future of Loyalty in Banking is at Risk appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 2, 2021

The pace of digital transformation will rocket as vastly increased network speed and connectivity empowers both banks and their competitors. The post How 5G Will Reshape the Future of Digital Banking & Payments appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The post Headed for the Metaverse: Banks’ Use of Virtual Reality Is on the Rise appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Financial institutions have only begun to scratch the surface of how VR and AR may be used for customer interaction as well as staff training.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 3, 2021

A look at the digital banking trends of the last year provides a perspective for future strategies and organizational changes. The post Retail Banking Year in Review 2020: A Reflection in 20 Charts appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Even with a reputation for tech leadership, the big bank found its timeframe was too slow. The post 5 Ways Citizens Bank is Turbocharging Its Digital Transformation appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Its adjustments provide a blueprint for others.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 17, 2022

The post BBVA Sees Results From Commitment to Financial Wellness appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Understanding the importance of financial wellbeing and changing customer behaviors has improved customer engagement at BBVA.

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 16, 2021

The key to digital banking survival will be the ability to transform to a new digital reality with a foundation of data and analytics. The post 6 Keys to Digital Banking Transformation Success appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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