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Community Bank Builds Future on ‘Banking as a Service’ & Google Plex

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21 deals with neobanks and fintechs like Aspiration, Ellevest and Greenwood sent a community bank down an unexpected (and profitable) path. The post Community Bank Builds Future on ‘Banking as a Service’ & Google Plex appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Traditional Bank Borrows from Amazon to Build an App to Rival Neobanks

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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. Being 100+ doesn't have to mean 'out of date.'

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Bank+Fintech Partnerships Grow More Urgent as Pressure Rises for Both

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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 Secret to Bank Innovation Goes Way Beyond ‘Culture Change’

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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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Neobank Alternative: Building a Hybrid Digital-First Bank from Scratch

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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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A Small Bank Believes Its Digital Brand Will Succeed Where Chase Failed

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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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New Competition Forcing Smaller Banks to Try (Almost) Anything

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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.