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Feb 10, 2023
Financial customers remain wary of mobile apps, even as usage continues to grow. We discuss how CFIs can address consumer security concerns to help them feel comfortable using financial apps.
Sep 14, 2023
Biometrics-based payments are growing, accelerated by consumers’ preference for contactless payments. Some institutions, as well as Mastercard and Visa, are now piloting such programs — and CFIs can take advantage of this opportunity. We review the benefits and privacy concerns.
Aug 22, 2023
Despite lower foot traffic since the pandemic, there is a renewed focus on branches as FIs find that customers still want human interaction for more complex operations. To complement the digital services they offer, CFIs should focus on transforming their branches from transaction-based sites to advice centers.
Jul 25, 2023
For small businesses that don’t need a loan, mobile banking is one of the most valuable tools a CFI can provide. It lets customers bank where they want, whenever they want. In addition to providing customer convenience, mobile banking can also help your institution to increase loans and deposits, and sell other business services.
Jan 10, 2023
Nimble neobanks have an edge in the world of digital banking. But CFIs have advantages in the real world of finance, stemming from their traditional, brick-and-mortar businesses. Those traditions can help level the playing field.
Oct 27, 2022
Mobile banking use increased dramatically during the pandemic and its growth is projected to continue for years to come. CFIs need to respond to the evolving mobile needs and wants of customers and small businesses. We cover current trends in mobile banking that customers are looking for.
Oct 24, 2022
With voice technology gaining in popularity, there are signs that voice banking may be catching on. Many financial institutions are investing in this area, providing further choice for consumers to access banking services. We give you an overview of the voice banking space and three considerations on how CFIs could approach this emerging channel.
Oct 11, 2022
How many features should a mobile banking app contain? According to one survey, the sky’s the limit — provided the app remains easy to use. We delve into the seven must-have features that customers are seeking, as well as five additional features to help your institution’s app stand out.
Sep 27, 2022
CFIs would do well to collect and analyze data on customer behaviors and spending habits — not only from their own systems, but also online portals and apps, as well as their partners’ APIs in an open banking model. We discuss some opportunities.
Jul 26, 2022
Eighty percent of financial institutions plan to move away from mainframes and embrace cloud computing within the next two to five years. From lower costs to greater capabilities, the switch to cloud computing is something CFIs can no longer ignore or leave on the back burner.