bank-technology

Bankers, Be Wary of Outdated Stereotypes

05/05/15

Bankers give too much credence to futurists and financial gurus who warn that technology will render the in-branch experience obsolete.

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Convenience Is Banks' Secret Weapon in War with Silicon Valley

05/04/15

Fintech startups offer affordable loan rates and fast turnaround times. But banks have the advantage of offering multiple services all under one roof Â-- or website.

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Why Apple Pay Fees Are Worth the Cost

04/30/15

Supporting Apple Pay cuts into banks' profits. But it's worth it to stay relevant in today's fast-moving mobile payments business.

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Could Any Other Business Do This and Still Survive?

04/27/15

For all their talk, banks are still sorely lacking when it comes to creating a great user experience in their digital channels, as this unhappy customer can attest.

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Could Any Other Business Do This and Survive?

04/27/15

For all their talk, banks are still sorely lacking when it comes to creating a great user experience in their digital channels, as this unhappy customer can attest.

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Bloggers Belittle Women's Achievements in Bitcoin

04/24/15

Using scant evidence of women's participation in the digital currency industry to foreshadow Bitcoin's demise is not only erroneous, but also impertinent. Though the number of women in Bitcoin may be small, the collective impact of their achievements is unmistakably great.

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Biometric Data Without the Big-Brother Angst

04/23/15

Banks that use biometric technology should remember to take client and employee privacy concerns seriously. After all, banks have a duty to protect personal information and prevent its potential misuse.

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Banks Don't Need Protection from Startups — But Consumers Sure Do

04/21/15

Consumers should receive the same level of protection whether they choose to do business with a bank or with marketplace lenders and other challengers.

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Get Ready for the Rise of the Blockchain

04/20/15

In the same way that Napster and peer-to-peer file sharing changed the face of the recording industry, blockchain technology will force banks to reconsider their traditional roles.

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Digital Currency Puts Fully Banked World Within Reach

04/15/15

The world needs a financial system that moves money with real-time transparency while upholding the highest level of security and privacy. Digital currency and mobile money services can help get us there.

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