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How Friendly Friction Builds Better Banking Experiences
April 04, 2019

Consumers’ preferences are undeniably shifting digitally when it comes to banking and financial services.  According to a recent study by Citibank, 31 percent of consumers use their mobile banking app more than any other — placing mobile banking behind only social media and weather for most frequented...

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Why FIs Must Be ‘Too Good To Fail’
April 04, 2019

Financial institutions are flagging a bit when it comes to deployment of new technologies and financial products. One reason is infrastructure, where legacy systems hamper results – but mindsets matter, too. Amir Wain, CEO of i2c, weighs in on why it's crucial to picture the...

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Banking App N26 Eyes US Expansion
April 01, 2019

German-based banking app N26, geared toward younger customers and backed by notable billionaires like Peter Thiel and Li Ka-shing, wants to expand beyond Europe while keeping product offerings simple, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Citigroup Consumer Unit May Miss 2020 Goals
March 31, 2019

Citigroup, the third-largest bank in the U.S., could miss the financial targets for 2020 in the consumer division, reported The Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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ICBA Bancard And Urban FT Link Up For Prepaid Cards
March 28, 2019

ICBA Bancard, the payment services arm of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), has partnered with Urban FT, a New York-based software company, to bring prepaid cards to community banks, the companies said in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Lazada To Expand Its Financial Services
March 27, 2019

Singapore-based online merchant Lazada is going to expand its financial services department by adding more products for its customers, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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First Three Digital Banking Licenses Awarded In Hong Kong
March 27, 2019

Hong Kong has issued its first digital banking licenses, in a move toward strengthening the city’s financial sector, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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NY Fed Creates FinTech Advisory Group
March 26, 2019

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the creation of the Fintech Advisory Group to bridge the communication gap between the FinTech industry and consumer organizations, the organization said in a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Mexican Gov’t. Wants Bank Competition To Help Unbanked
March 24, 2019

The Mexican government wants local banks to do more to help the millions of unbanked citizens in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...