The Financial Brand

JUNE 7, 2021

Payments giant plays middleman in encouraging partnerships – versus war – between fintechs and banking providers. The post Visa Brings Fintech+Bank Match-Up Project to the U.S. appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. It also benefits.).

Fintech 42

Fintech Banking Trends Analysis Trends 42

The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The post Why Bank + Fintech Partnerships Are Going Nowhere appeared first on The Financial Brand. Myopia reigns as financial institutions fail to focus on revenue opportunities and don't home in on services consumers clamor for.

Fintech 43

Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies Google 43

The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Current isn't just another fintech. Equipped with all its own technology, the neobank's Gen Z strategy targets legacy institutions. The post Fintech Success Story: How ‘Current’ Is Rising To Be The #2 Neobank appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

Fintech 43

Fintech Banking Trends Analysis Strategy 43

The Financial Brand

MAY 19, 2021

The post Can Traditional Banks Keep Pace With Fintech Challengers? appeared first on The Financial Brand. The rise of digital challengers drives a rethinking of outdated business models and a new perspective on how to make a bank future-ready.

Fintech 40

Fintech Branding How To Customer Experience 40

Bank Innovation

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Welcome to the latest episode of our weekly wrap video series, for the week ending Friday, November 29, 2019.

Video 259

Video Fintech Operations Customer Experience 259

The Financial Brand

MARCH 8, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak impacts how consumers bank and which fintech firms survive, it's time evaluate existing banking models and strategic priorities. The post How Will Coronavirus Outbreak Impact The Fintech Ecosystem? appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Fintech 43

Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies Digital Banking 43

The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The post Banking-as-a-Service Sharply Alters the Roles of Banks and Fintechs appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. BaaS' is redefining when and where all types of companies provide financial services. There are huge implications for legacy institutions.

Fintech 43

Fintech Banking Trends Analysis Trends 43

The Financial Brand

AUGUST 23, 2021

The post More Banks Eye Rent-a-Charter Business Model for Fintechs & Neobanks appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Banking as a service is hot and getting hotter. Here’s why you might want to jump on the BaaS train while it’s still in the station.

Fintech 43

Fintech Training Banking Trends Analysis 43

The Financial Brand

APRIL 1, 2021

The post Fintech Lenders Will Come Roaring Back As Economy Re-Opens appeared first on The Financial Brand. While Kabbage and On Deck were bought, other players have been overcoming the COVID slump to haunt traditional financial institutions again.

Fintech 43

Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies Strategy 43

The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The post 3 Ways Any Financial Institution Can Move with Fintech Speed appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Hands down, speed is the biggest competitive advantage a bank or credit union can have. Here's why, and what it takes to dial it up.

Fintech 39

Fintech Banking Trends Analysis Trends 39

The Financial Brand

APRIL 20, 2021

Former agency attorney predicts fintech applications for full charters will become commonplace as banking evolves. The post An OCC Insider’s Perspective on Fintechs and Bank Charters appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Fintech 35

Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies Leadership 35

The Financial Brand

JULY 5, 2021

The post Consumers Funding Construction Loans in Innovative Fintech Model appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Online platform brings upscale retail investment funding to smaller markets, providing housing and related construction credit opportunities.

Innovation 36

Innovation Fintech Banking Trends Analysis 36

The Financial Brand

MAY 18, 2021

Neither financial institutions nor fintechs can go it alone as banking rapidly goes digital. The post Fintech-Bank Hybrids Are the Future of Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand. Partnering in some form will be required.

Fintech 32

Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies Digital Banking 32

The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The post Card-Issuing Bank Takes on Fintechs with Its Own BNPL Plan appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Leading traditional credit card issuer crosses the line into merchant-supported buy now, pay later lending.

Cards 38

Cards Fintech Banking Trends Analysis 38

The Financial Brand

JANUARY 13, 2021

Partnership with fintech backer Ribbit could bring major new financial services to masses in local communities that trust mega retailer. The post Walmart’s Fintech Deal Threatens a Much Deeper Banking Incursion appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Fintech 36

Fintech Community Branding Retail 36

The Financial Brand

JULY 19, 2020

New life for the specialized charter plus a payments version rank high for Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks, former fintech and bank exec. The post Fintech Charter will be Part of Tectonic Realignment of Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Fintech 40

Fintech Branding Payments Innovation Strategies 40

The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Jim Marous distills the innovation wisdom of 9 experts interviewed on the Banking Transformed podcast. The post Insights from 9 Global Banking and Fintech Innovation Leaders appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Innovation 43

Innovation Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies 43

The Financial Brand

AUGUST 18, 2020

Ecommerce fintechs introduce small business bank accounts that compete with traditional financial institutions. The post How Banks Can Beat Aggressive Fintechs for Business Deposits appeared first on The Financial Brand. But they can fight back.

Fintech 40

Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies Strategy 40

The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The post Banks Are Arming to Win the Digital Lending War With Fintechs appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Increasing demand for digital loans and faster decisions is changing the face of consumer lending.

Lending 40

Lending Fintech Banking Trends Analysis 40

The Financial Brand

JUNE 1, 2021

The post What SoFi’s Rise From Niche Fintech to One-Stop-Shop Means for Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand. The company that began as an 'anti-bank' student loan refinancer wants to be the center of people's financial lives (and may soon be a bank).

Fintech 40

Fintech Branding Company Innovation Strategies 40

The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The post Fintech Buys Bank in Pursuit of Radical New Business Model appeared first on The Financial Brand. New twist on what a bank is blends concepts of deposits with spendable Treasury bills and Netflix-style pricing. It's just square 1 for Jiko.

Fintech 36

Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies Strategy 36

The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

But sound strategy beats sleepless nights. The post Do Fintechs Scare You As Much As They Do These CEOs? appeared first on The Financial Brand. Dismissing challengers in any form is a luxury no bank or credit union can afford any longer.

Fintech 34

Fintech Strategy Branding Innovation Strategies 34

The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 29, 2019

6 ways banks and credit unions must double-down on fintech relationships to achieve the revenue and profit potential of digital innovations. The post Making Fintech Partnerships Work: Tips for Banking Providers appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Fintech 34

Fintech Innovation Branding Innovation Strategies 34

The Financial Brand

APRIL 5, 2021

When neobanks and fintechs feel like they need to operate under their own national bank charter, they will get it — one way or another. The post How Fintechs Fight, Rent and Buy Their Way Into Banking appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Fintech 26

Fintech National Branding Operations 26

The Financial Brand

AUGUST 30, 2020

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

Fintech 37

Fintech ATM Branding Mobile 37

The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

First fintech acquisition of a U.S. The post LendingClub and Radius Merger: First of Many Fintech + Bank Deals appeared first on The Financial Brand. bank will create a traditional banking structure but in an entirely digital way. Get set for more.

Fintech 29

Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies Strategy 29

The Financial Brand

JANUARY 13, 2021

Partnership with fintech backer Ribbit could bring major new financial services to masses in local communities that trust mega retailer. The post Walmart’s Fintech Deal Threatens a Much Deeper Banking Incursion appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Fintech 25

Fintech Community Branding Retail 25

The Financial Brand

JULY 22, 2020

You must drive innovation through digital optimization. The post Digital Optimization is Banking’s Next Big Battle in Fintech War appeared first on The Financial Brand. So your financial institution has undergone a digital transformation — now what?

Fintech 33

Fintech Innovation Branding Innovation Strategies 33

The Financial Brand

APRIL 30, 2019

These common misconceptions keep many traditional banking providers from forging more alliances with innovative fintechs. The post 4 Myths Preventing More Fintech+Banking Partnerships appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Fintech 33

Fintech Innovation Branding Innovation Strategies 33

The Financial Brand

AUGUST 3, 2020

The post Varo Disrupts Status Quo as First Fintech with National Banking Charter appeared first on The Financial Brand. The upstart challenger bank becomes the first to get OCC approval. Banking experts and Varo's CEO explain the potential impact.

National 31

National Fintech Branding Customer Experience 31

The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Fintech's patience paying off as it nears final hurdles, setting stage for major new digital banking competitor. The post FDIC Greenlights Mobile-First Fintech Varo Money for Deposit Insurance appeared first on The Financial Brand.

FDIC 29

FDIC Mobile Fintech Digital Banking 29

South State Correspondent

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Most banks will target around 6% of revenues next year for their marketing budget, and banks with strong brands and marketing programs target above 7%. All involved in any marketing effort should understand if it is about branding, sales funnel acquisition, funnel movement, conversion, or retention.

Conference 195

Conference Marketing social media Data 195

The Financial Brand

APRIL 22, 2019

A 117-year-old community bank serves as the back-end for fintechs like Square Cash and Acorns, fueling growth while keeping its roots intact. The post How a Small Iowa Institution Became The Bank Powering Big Fintech Apps appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Iowa 33

Iowa Fintech Community Bank Community 33

The Financial Brand

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

But sound strategy beats sleepless nights. The post Do Fintechs Scare You As Much As They Do These CEOs? appeared first on The Financial Brand. Dismissing challengers in any form is a luxury no bank or credit union can afford any longer.

Fintech 22

Fintech Strategy Branding Innovation Strategies 22

The Financial Brand

AUGUST 13, 2019

The post Fintechs May Face Bank-like Challenges as They Evolve Beyond Roots appeared first on The Financial Brand. As former newcomers become larger, more established financial players they may start resembling traditional banking institutions.

Fintech 29

Fintech Branding Innovation Strategies Strategy 29

The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Streaming TV offers two lessons for financial marketers: You can't personalize too much and strong brand reputation and trust still count. The post Personalization’s Promise Drives Deals with Fintechs and Retail Partners appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Retail 21

Retail Fintech Branding Marketing 21

The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Innovation in Retail Banking report shows growing commitment to innovation, but insufficient investment in advanced data analytics. The post Fintech, Big Tech Rivals Drive Growing Dedication To Innovation appeared first on The Financial Brand.

Innovation 28

Innovation Fintech Analytics Branding 28