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

Jeff For Banks

I also believe that branches can be developed as competitive advantages for community financial institutions. Much like the credit union CEO thinks his branching strategy differentiates his CU. But, as our current strategy execution stands, there is much work to be done. The red: millennials. Close them!

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How About Profits in the Branch of the Future?

Jeff For Banks

mBank’s light branch depicted above is located in a mall. Malls are experiencing difficulty in the United States, as millennials opt for smaller, urban environments to shop. And the rest of us are increasingly buying online. This highlights an important banking concept: revenues are mostly driven off of balances, not activity.

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Banking Distribution Dilemma: How to Spend $2 Million

The Financial Brand

The cost of building a bank branch may be better allocated toward improving mobile and online banking offerings.

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