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Chime, Challenger Banks And The Challenges Of (Lofty) Valuations

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That’s especially true when looking at Chime’s model, which, though underpinned by some significant tailwinds wrought by the pandemic, rests on debit and prepaid cards, and on user interfaces … and, for would-be investors anticipating an IPO, an implied bet that challenger banks will dislodge incumbents. billion, as CNBC reported.

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Chime, Challenger Banks And The Challenges Of (Lofty) Valuations

PYMNTS

That’s especially true when looking at Chime’s model, which, though underpinned by some significant tailwinds wrought by the pandemic, rests on debit and prepaid cards, and on user interfaces … and, for would-be investors anticipating an IPO, an implied bet that challenger banks will dislodge incumbents. billion, as CNBC reported.

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It’s Dreadful Being a Buyer of Bank Technology

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For regional and community banks there has never been a more frustrating time to be a buyer versus a builder of financial technology. team focused on UX, data, integration, and risk. Community banks, regional players, and credit unions are all in the fight of their lifetime with the need to transform their business.

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Whitepages Pro Spins Out, Becomes Ekata

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Beyond the spin-off and name change comes some brick-and-mortar evolution and regional focus, as the firm opened a new headquarters in Amsterdam earlier this year, focused on sales and marketing efforts. The consumer business, he noted, is driven by web user experience (UX) or mobile apps.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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Second Curve analyst Zack Maxfield opened a TD Bank checking account on his phone in nine minutes while he waited to speak with a teller at one of the bank’s branches, but waited an hour to fund the account and order a debit card. The 2019 Industry Oh Sh*t Moment Award – Goes to Apple and Goldman Sachs for the Apple Card launch.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

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As if that wasn’t enough, regulators took a sledgehammer to debit fee income with Reg II changes that will begin reducing card-not-present interchange fees starting in July 2023. Acronym of the Year – CCCA (Credit Card Competition Act). In January, we were discussing crypto and the need to formulate customer crypto strategies.

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Lessons From The Failed Chatbot Revolution — And 5 Industries Where The Tech Is Making A Comeback

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For banks, that complexity is in the form of things like long, dense loan agreements and derivatives; for consumers, it’s in budgets, bank accounts, credit card statements, and subscriptions. Crafting a simple UX for a personal finance app is a tall order. Managing money is a complex undertaking.