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MARCH 21, 2024

NYU’s Scott Galloway says leadership requires an ability to listen, the willingness to admit mistakes, and to see the world as it is. This article Why Conventional Wisdom is the Enemy of Success and Innovation appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2022

This article Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover: Lessons for Bank Leaders appeared first on The Financial Brand. Whether or not you approve of how Elon Musk is changing Twitter, his high-stakes actions offer important leadership lessons.

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OCTOBER 24, 2021

Financial institutions must scrutinize marketing, branching and lending strategies as Attorney General targets redlining in mortgage credit. The post Justice Department Sets Major Fair-Lending Enforcement Push appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Rohit Bhargava explains how coming shifts in consumer behavior, work, identity, leadership, and more will impact banking. This article Future Normal: A Futurist’s Roadmap for The Coming Decade appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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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MAY 29, 2023

This article JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon: What It Takes to Be an Effective Banking Leader appeared first on The Financial Brand. Dimon torpedoes conventional thinking about bank leadership — and reveals when he'll know it's time to go.

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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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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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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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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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JULY 29, 2021

The post 4 Reasons Why Digital Banking Teams Struggle to Innovate appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Having innovation as a priority is the first step, but it rarely goes further without first overcoming common roadblocks.

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DECEMBER 19, 2021

The post Banks Are All Fintechs Now (or Soon Will Be), But Do They Have the Right Talent? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. A new report flags the skills gap financial institutions face as the industry becomes more tech driven. Altering hiring criteria is crucial.

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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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JULY 5, 2021

As workers begin to return to offices, banking has a rare opportunity to retrain and reskill for a digital future. The post Banking Must Rethink Workforce Alignment for Digital Future appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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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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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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AUGUST 18, 2021

The post How to Find Growth in the Next Wave of M&A in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. With mergers poised to accelerate, a niche approach to product marketing will improve retention and strengthen customer relationships.

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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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JULY 25, 2021

The post What a Hybrid Workplace Means for Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. After working from home for a year most employees don't want to be in-office full time. Here's how financial institutions are adapting.

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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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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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JANUARY 19, 2022

Banking prompts many questions, plus people read blogs titled 'Questions your bank doesn't want you to ask.' appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Preparation is key. The post Is Your Financial Institution Ready for These Tough Consumer Questions?

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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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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The post How to Overcome the 5 Most Common Obstacles to Growth in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Typical consumer (and employee biases) often derail sales and hurt customer experience. Understanding them is the key to counteracting them.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

The post Why Strong Visual Branding and Communication Are Vital in Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Effective use of video and graphics helps financial institutions capture consumer and employee attention, building brand value and trust.

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JULY 29, 2021

appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Understanding consumers' financial concerns and tailoring advice to those worries means more than sales quotas, J.D Power finds. The post Are Branch Staff Prepared as Offices Become ‘Advisory Centers’?

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a sustainability crash course for banks and credit unions. The post Banks Can No Longer Ignore Climate Change (And Here’s Why) appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

The post 3 Culture Changes Can Give Any Financial Marketer Fintech-Like Results appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Yet key principles of startups can be applied by anyone.

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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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JULY 4, 2021

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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AUGUST 11, 2021

The post 7 Updated Commonsense Ways to Increase Banking Cross-Sales appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. The most important sources of new businesses and revenue is engaing with customers to build trust, improve experiences and reward loyalty.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

The post Roadmap for Changing AI from a Banking Catch Phrase to Real Action appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. It seems like every financial institution is jumping on the artificial intelligence bandwagon. Before you leap, get your data in order.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The post Why Banks Are Barely Keeping Up with Staff Shortages In a Covid World appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. But there are innovative ways to attract and retain employees.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The post Why Are So Many Banks Killing the CMO Role? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Wells Fargo and BofA both retired the position, prompting debate about whether 'chief marketing officer' is endangered or simply evolving.

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JULY 19, 2021

State-owned banks have been dormant, but advocates in Congress and elsewhere are bringing them back to serve minority and other segments. The post ‘Public Bank’ Growth Will Draw Key Consumer Groups from Private Sector appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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AUGUST 19, 2021

The post Why Most Financial Institutions Flop When Using Stories for Marketing appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Real stories have emotional hooks, and require three key elements.

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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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