The Financial Brand

JANUARY 12, 2022

Banks and credit unions have readily embraced 'digital transformation,' but few understand what it entails beyond customer-facing apps. The post Technology Is Only One Piece of True Digital Transformation in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Banks should leverage the shift to digital options by building a hybrid distribution network that uses human engagement to improve experiences. The post Banking Must Combine Strength of Humans With Power of Technology appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 6, 2021

To move forward into the engagement banking era, banks and credit unions can no longer afford to rely on an outdated technology stack. The post Retooling Bank Technology to Reduce Friction for Consumers 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

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

AUGUST 17, 2023

This article Wealth Management Services Need to Put the Human Element Ahead of Technology appeared first on The Financial Brand. Community banks have an edge in wealth management — if they use it. This article Wealth Management Services Need to Put the Human Element Ahead of Technology appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 24, 2021

Timing and strategy are equally important as banks and credit unions address needed changes to their physical footprint and technology. The post Three Ways to Get Stalled Branch Projects Back on Track 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. Clear strategies and definite actions are needed. The post 10 Factors That Will Determine Banks’ Future Relevance appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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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

JULY 18, 2021

Trying to match everything the national banks do is a losing strategy. Instead, midsize banks should focus on what they're good at. The post For Most Banks, the ‘Do It All’ Days Are Over: Here Are Their Options appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Shifting consumer habits and the emergence of new technologies has put pressure on financial institutions to improve mobile banking experiences. The post Consumers Demanding Enhanced Features From Mobile Banking Apps appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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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

AUGUST 31, 2021

Banks and credit unions must 'lean into' technology to a much greater degree if they hope to prevent consumers from straying to fintechs. The post 9 Tech and Payment Trends Shaping Community Institutions’ Future appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 30, 2021

For the banking industry to transform from a branch-based model to a digital ecosystem requires technology, collaboration and a focus on experiences. The post Future of Branches Debated in a Transformed Digital Ecosystem appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 26, 2021

A more dynamic era driven by customer preferences and technology is bringing the card business up to speed. The post 5 Credit Card Trends Signaling a Major Upheaval in Consumer Market appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 4, 2021

When they come up short, the problem usually isn't the technology. The post Why Chatbots Fail in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Growth of these AI-powered tools is rising, but they get mixed reviews.

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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

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Despite some uncertainty over the duration of the home buying boom, banks and credit unions must adapt to technology and demographic changes. The post Top Mortgage Lending Trends for 2022 appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 16, 2022

There's no going back as banks and credit unions must find new ways to deliver services with more technology. The post 4 Ways Banking Will Be Reimagined By the Digitization Trend in 2022 appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

APRIL 9, 2024

This article JPMorgan CEO Calls for Social Media Cleanup, Doubles Down on AI, Cloud appeared first on The Financial Brand. In his annual management letter, JPMorgan Chase chairman and chief executive analyses the impact of three key technologies.

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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

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

JANUARY 5, 2022

A virtual branch using video technology is doing everything except handling cash. The post Building a ‘Virtual Branch’ from the Ground Up appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Who says Zoom is only for bankers working from home?

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The Financial Brand

JULY 5, 2021

The offering (which also involves Green Dot) draws on heavyweight marketing and technology expertise targeting the lucrative SMB market. The post How Amex + Kabbage Business Checking Will Disrupt the Status Quo appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

MARCH 4, 2020

Bankers, consultants and researchers identify the most significant retail banking trends in technology, talent, purpose and collaboration. The post What’s Changing and What Isn’t in Banking’s Next Decade appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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

JULY 28, 2021

Input from people who live and breathe technology for a living helps keep this institution on the leading edge and off the bleeding edge. The post How This Silicon Valley Banking Provider Serves Big Techs & Startups appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 8, 2021

How to know if your core technology is hindering productivity, customer relationship management and service at your institution. The post 4 Signs of ‘Core Fatigue’ in Banking (And What to Do About It) appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This article Future-Proof Banking: Surviving in a World of Digital Ecosystems appeared first on The Financial Brand. Modern technologies are the foundation for a reset of existing business models in banking including AI, hybrid cloud, embedded solutions and BaaS.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 31, 2022

Neobanks and traditional institutions face a period of intense change, driven by technology, but framed within new political realities. The post 6 Ways Plaid Sees Fintech and Banking Evolving in 2022 appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 28, 2024

This article Playing Catch Up: Top Trends Banks Are Prioritizing in 2024 appeared first on The Financial Brand. Success in 2024 and beyond hinges on reallocating technology investments and priorities from defensive stability to strategic growth.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The post The Future of Banking When a ‘New Normal’ Has Yet to be Defined appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. With the future still undefined, financial institutions need to rethink business models and be prepared for a permanent hybrid work environment.

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The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

This article Should Legacy Banks Build Independent Digital Banking ‘Twins’? appeared first on The Financial Brand. Deciding whether to build a separate digital banking unit hinges on the parent's strategy, customer needs and market dynamics. appeared first on The Financial Brand. Not all fly.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The future of work in banking will become detached from physical facilities and become increasingly mobile enabled. The post It’s Time to Empower a Mobile Workforce in 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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