Digital banking

Wary of acquisitions, Canadian banks emphasize organic growth in U.S.

05/25/18

Royal Bank of Canada, CIBC and Toronto-Dominion have the capital to do deals, but they would rather use it to build out new business lines or expand into new markets than buy other banks. Here’s why.

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Savings accounts need an overhaul

05/25/18

Banks can help encourage customers to save more by restructuring their accounts.

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'Naughty banks for trying to make a profit': Comments of the week

05/24/18

Readers celebrate first quarter earnings, weigh in on banks using blockchain, slam a postal banking proposal and more.

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What a homegrown app for millennials has taught Wells Fargo

05/22/18

The bank found that mixing personal finance management with positive reinforcement allowed them to appeal to younger customers.

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Fintech firm Plaid expands into Canada

05/22/18

The financial technology infrastructure firm has made its first move to provide services outside of the U.S.

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Wells Fargo hires an outsider to lead its innovation group

05/22/18

Lisa Frazier, an adviser to banks and startups, will succeed Steve Ellis, who is stepping down after more than three decades with the company.

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Iberiabank in La. to close or sell 22 branches

05/21/18

The company said the move would help it become more efficient at a time when clients are making greater use of digital channels.

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Making technology the solution, not the problem, at small banks

05/18/18

Community banks count on personal service as a differentiator to win business. But legacy technology issues can get in the way.

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Benefits of beta: Small banks look past risk in pairing with startups

05/18/18

While working with new fintechs carries some risk, it can also provide community banks with an affordable way to upgrade products and technology.

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'McWatters is a Republican version of Cordray': Comments of the week

05/17/18

Readers react to Wells Fargo’s CEO slamming the media, weigh in on regulatory relief, opine on gambling and payments and more.

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