Two recent reports show both the contrast and the convergence of the financial services and technology industries. The 13th annual Edelman Trust Barometer again showed the banking and financial services industries as those least trusted by respondents, while the technology industry topped the list. Separately, Oliver Wyman released a report on the financial services industry […]
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Top 10 Best Banking Blogs
(Via The Financial Brand) Congratulations to all of the winners in The Financial Brand’s Best Banking Blog poll. I am honored to count several of the winners amongst my friends. It is a group of smart, kind and funny people– what more could you want? 1. JD Power & Associates Banking Blog – @JDPowerBanking 2. Snarketing […]
When the Affluent Become the Unbanked
Concern about those who have been left behind in receiving financial services (“the unbanked” and “the underbanked” ) have been popular topics of conversation amongst bankers and regulators over the past few years. An important thread of these conversations has been the fact that in many cases, it is the customers who are leaving the […]
Finovate Spring 2012 Preview
This week I will be back in San Francisco attending the Finovate Spring 2012 financial innovation conference. Finovate is a two-day showcase of the newest financial and banking technology innovations from both established companies and startups. Short company demos of just seven minutes each are presented in back-to-back blasts, and no slides are allowed, so presenters […]