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Gauging the Post-COVID Winners and Losers Among Banks & Fintechs

The Financial Brand

APRIL 30, 2020

The post Gauging the Post-COVID Winners and Losers Among Banks & Fintechs appeared first on The Financial Brand. The impact of the pandemic and a global recession will reinvent banking. Exaggeration? Maybe, but can any institution afford to wait and see?

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Why BofA, not Fintechs or Amazon, Should Keep Bankers Awake at Night

The Financial Brand

AUGUST 30, 2020

Senior executives reveal eye-opening digital growth statistics as the megabank unveils new mobile banking features and branch and ATM plans. The post Why BofA, not Fintechs or Amazon, Should Keep Bankers Awake at Night appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Fintech

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Digital Wellness Tools Embraced by Financially Stressed Consumers

The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Fintech apps now face stiffer competition as large financial institutions have upped their game. The post Digital Wellness Tools Embraced by Financially Stressed Consumers appeared first on The Financial Brand. But will the rest of the industry keep pace?

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

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Pandemic Gives Traditional Banks a Rare Chance to Catch Up Digitally

The Financial Brand

MAY 18, 2020

Forced to move quickly to meet the spike in digital banking use, more banks and credit unions are closing the gap with fintechs. The post Pandemic Gives Traditional Banks a Rare Chance to Catch Up Digitally appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Fintech'ers Will Be Right on Branching. Unless Bankers Act.

Jeff For Banks

MAY 31, 2017

I think banks are closing branches for one reason: to cut costs and prop up their earnings and boost their stock price." Clearly he is not attending FinTech conferences. I sometimes quip that FinTech prognosticators are like futurists. Much like the credit union CEO thinks his branching strategy differentiates his CU.

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Taking a Hard Look at the Banks Versus Credit Unions Rivalry

The Financial Brand

APRIL 28, 2021

Fintechs and other new competitors grab headlines, but banks and credit unions must still compete vigorously with each other right at home. The post Taking a Hard Look at the Banks Versus Credit Unions Rivalry appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Will Walmart Become Another ‘Friendly Neighborhood Banker’?

The Financial Brand

JANUARY 20, 2021

Banking has been in the mega-retailer's sights for decades, but branches of its new fintech partnership in stores may not be in the cards. appeared first on The Financial Brand. The post Will Walmart Become Another ‘Friendly Neighborhood Banker’?

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The Coming Convergence of Neobanks and Traditional Players

The Financial Brand

MAY 10, 2021

Maybe it's not quite the 'tortoise and the hare,' but a noted Accenture consultant says a surprise is coming for challenger brands. The post The Coming Convergence of Neobanks and Traditional Players appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Consumers’ Surprising Views on the Future of Banking

The Financial Brand

JANUARY 26, 2020

People are much more open-minded about using fintechs than you might think, especially for payments, and they predict far fewer branches. The post Consumers’ Surprising Views on the Future of Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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14 Surprising Projections on the Future of Banking

The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

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

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Why Chime Should Keep Bankers Up at Night in 2022

The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 26, 2021

The post Why Chime Should Keep Bankers Up at Night in 2022 appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. The offering of fee-free deposits at close to 9,000 locations in the U.S. by Chime is the latest salvo in a battle for a major segment of consumers previously ignored by traditional banks.

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Outlook 2021: Banking Industry Trends & Challenges

The Financial Brand

MAY 12, 2021

The post Outlook 2021: Banking Industry Trends & Challenges appeared first on The Financial Brand. The pandemic's impact has sharply revised the future of community and midsize institutions. Costs, revenues, distribution are all in flux.

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The End of the Traditional Banking Relationship, and What’s Replacing It

The Financial Brand

JANUARY 26, 2022

The post The End of the Traditional Banking Relationship, and What’s Replacing It appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Consumers have changed how and where they bank — increasingly even their primary accounts. Here's what incumbents must do to respond.

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Will New Administration Rewrite the Rules on Banking Mergers?

The Financial Brand

MAY 5, 2021

appeared first on The Financial Brand. Debate has begun over the need for tighter rules to protect urban and rural communities. Here's what it could mean for the industry. The post Will New Administration Rewrite the Rules on Banking Mergers?

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COVID Has Given Traditional Banks the Upper Hand: Are They Blowing It?

The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 19, 2020

appeared first on The Financial Brand. Trust provides an edge over challenger banks, but things could shift quickly post pandemic, making it critical to have a clear digital plan. The post COVID Has Given Traditional Banks the Upper Hand: Are They Blowing It?

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KeyBank Fighting Megabanks & Big Techs With a ‘Digital-Plus’ Strategy

The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The big regional bank copes with the mounting competition by investing in its digital lending channel and redefining its branch network. The post KeyBank Fighting Megabanks & Big Techs With a ‘Digital-Plus’ Strategy appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Gauging the Post-COVID Winners and Losers Among Banks & Fintechs

Why BofA, not Fintechs or Amazon, Should Keep Bankers Awake at Night

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Digital Wellness Tools Embraced by Financially Stressed Consumers

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Pandemic Gives Traditional Banks a Rare Chance to Catch Up Digitally

Fintech'ers Will Be Right on Branching. Unless Bankers Act.

Taking a Hard Look at the Banks Versus Credit Unions Rivalry

Will Walmart Become Another ‘Friendly Neighborhood Banker’?

The Coming Convergence of Neobanks and Traditional Players

Consumers’ Surprising Views on the Future of Banking

14 Surprising Projections on the Future of Banking

Why Chime Should Keep Bankers Up at Night in 2022

Outlook 2021: Banking Industry Trends & Challenges

The End of the Traditional Banking Relationship, and What’s Replacing It

Will New Administration Rewrite the Rules on Banking Mergers?

COVID Has Given Traditional Banks the Upper Hand: Are They Blowing It?

KeyBank Fighting Megabanks & Big Techs With a ‘Digital-Plus’ Strategy

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