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GCB raises $93M to build digital tools for customers

Bank Innovation

Houston-based Gulf Capital Bank recently completed a capital raise of $93 million. Bank CEO Ed Jones wants Gulf Capital to model community banking relationships, in which […].

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Branching Out: Physical Locations Boost CUs' Digital Plans

PYMNTS

Many CUs have since leaned into these efforts with digital innovations aimed at a range of issues, such as tackling fraud or enhancing members’ remote banking access. Canada’s largest community credit union has announced that it is expanding its commercial network. Coast Capital On The Innovations Driving CUs’ Digital-First Future.

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How CUs Can Leverage Loyalty Programs To Boost Their Brands And Retain Members

PYMNTS

Nearly four out of 10 CU members would be willing to switch primary FIs, according to the PYMNTS Credit Union Innovation Playbook — and the COVID-19 pandemic is making it even more important for credit unions to provide the support and stability that consumers seek. Listening to Members.

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Why Smart Cities Of The Future Won’t Be Built In A Day

PYMNTS

The Toronto plan serves as a first step and a showcase for Alphabet CEO Larry Page’s vision for the city of the figure, embedded with sensors powered by data and focused on innovative solutions for those who live there. And no, Walt Disney’s community of tomorrow did not involve rides. In 1900, there were no cars.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

Mostly, this means getting innovative with deposit and payment products. Charlotte, Houston, Phoenix, New York, Austin, Denver, Orlando, Miami, and Nashville, many banks have not adjusted pricing or their credit appetite. Develop a more innovative process. Bank product innovation should be measured in weeks, not months.

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Retail Pulse: Kohl’s To Curate Brands With Facebook; Domino’s Rolls Out eBike Tie-Up

PYMNTS

The retailer also plans to team with Facebook on brand curation starting next year — “identifying and engaging with brands that have built a strong online community on the social media platform.”. The service is now available to customers in communities throughout British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan, among other locations.

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Why Health And Fitness Are Driving More Retail Change

PYMNTS

Furthermore, consumers are always looking for variety, and for community — something a digital operation like ClassPass can help build in almost a social media-like way. Innovation is also taking place within retail brick-and-mortar pharmacies. Fulfillment, too, is serving as fuel for innovation in this area of retail.

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