The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Even with a reputation for tech leadership, the big bank found its timeframe was too slow. The post 5 Ways Citizens Bank is Turbocharging Its Digital Transformation appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Its adjustments provide a blueprint for others.

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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

JULY 4, 2021

Traditional strengths still count, yet the ability to innovate and adapt are key. 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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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

But there are innovative ways to attract and retain employees. 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. Financial institutions everywhere are haunted by a tight labor market.

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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 29, 2021

Banks and credit unions no longer have a cushion of time to meet competitive challenges. The post 10 Factors That Will Determine Banks’ Future Relevance appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Clear strategies and definite actions are needed.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 3, 2021

A look at the digital banking trends of the last year provides a perspective for future strategies and organizational changes. The post Retail Banking Year in Review 2020: A Reflection in 20 Charts appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

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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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 26, 2022

A former Navy Intelligence Officer and Clinton speechwriter makes Aspiration a byword for 'green banking,' without using a partner bank. The post How One Neobank Is Building a Sustainable Empire appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 8, 2021

The post Do Traditional Institutions Still Have a Chance to Win the Banking War? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Even without neobanks, it’s a tough fight out there as digitally-focused institutions duke it out with traditionals for market share.

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NCR

JUNE 12, 2017

Here is an example of a high-level capability model for the retail bank distribution network: The next step, after defining a high-level overview of your capabilities, is to conduct a more detailed examination of each capability, which will require interaction with senior and mid-level leadership.

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The Financial Brand

MAY 21, 2023

CFOs have the best combination of opportunity and ability to lead digital banking transformation efforts and guide better decisions. This article Digital Transformation Success Demands CFO’s Evolution appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 27, 2024

This article In Q3 Calls, Regional Bank Execs Focus on the Yield Curve, Lending and CRE appeared first on The Financial Brand. This article In Q3 Calls, Regional Bank Execs Focus on the Yield Curve, Lending and CRE appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This article How Are Banking Industry Experts Handicapping the Impact of the Election? This article How Are Banking Industry Experts Handicapping the Impact of the Election? appeared first on The Financial Brand. The political outcome may matter less than the musical chairs among regulators under any new administration.

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