Mobile banking

Lending startup with focus on emerging markets raises $30M

02/22/17

Tala, based in Santa Monica, Calif., makes its loan decisions after analyzing data on the mobile phones of users in Kenya and the Philippines.

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Let the customer lead the way in cross-selling

02/15/17

The risk, complexity and psychological biases related to financial products make them ill-suited for push-based selling tactics. Instead, banks should use their digital channels to help customers decide what they want.

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What it takes to build a digital bank

02/13/17

EQ Bank, BankMobile and solarisBank offer insights to how they built their digital-only banks with design thinking, new products and money management tools.

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USAA opens user experience ‘design studio’

02/10/17

The new office will look for ways to improve UX for customers in digital and traditional channels.

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Teach customers to save and maybe they'll stick around

02/10/17

Banks are helping customers build healthy financial habits through their apps. The tools could also strengthen customer retention when rates go up.

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Breaking Banks: Mobile Money in Kenya

02/09/17

The story of MPESA, Kenya’s mobile money system, and how it came to partner with banks to give all people access to financial services.

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Moven expands into Europe with U.K. launch

02/07/17

The digital personal financial management company is eyeing Europe as it expands its geographic footprint.

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Valuing a digital bank isn't so Simple

02/03/17

With another $60 million in writedowns, BBVA Compass has taken $90 million in goodwill impairment charges related to its $117 million acquisition of the neobank Simple.

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BankMobile to add visualizations in relaunched app

02/03/17

The unit of Customers Bancorp considers the visualization and animation features of its new app, which will show users if their money is dwindling or growing and where it's going, special enough to apply for a patent.

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Why this niche lender went DIY to build a sales app

02/03/17

Home improvement lender EnerBank USA expects half of its loans will be originated on the app it built *in-house*, which promises near-instant approvals.

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