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 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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The post 4 Practical Ways to Create Lasting Innovation in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Yet many institutions fail to make changes that produce results. Here's why.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Hands down, speed is the biggest competitive advantage a bank or credit union can have. The post 3 Ways Any Financial Institution Can Move with Fintech Speed appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Here's why, and what it takes to dial it up.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Small and midsize financial institutions need to embrace “conscious banking” – becoming more like trusted advisors and less product-focused. The post 3 Keys to the Future of Banking: Partnerships, Openness & Advice 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

JANUARY 11, 2022

Innovative minds in other industries have come up with terrific ways to improve customer experience that banks and credit unions can borrow. The post Here Are 8 Inspired Ideas from Other Industries that Banks Should Use Too appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 24, 2021

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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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 26, 2022

A former Navy Intelligence Officer and Clinton speechwriter makes Aspiration a byword for 'green banking,' without using a partner bank. The post How One Neobank Is Building a Sustainable Empire appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 8, 2021

The post Do Traditional Institutions Still Have a Chance to Win the Banking War? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Even without neobanks, it’s a tough fight out there as digitally-focused institutions duke it out with traditionals for market share.

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