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Atom Now UK’s Most Recommended Bank
February 24, 2017

For the first time since its launch in 1989, First Direct is not the most recommended U.K. bank — it has been displaced by digital-only entrant Atom Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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New Digital Bank Launches To … Encourage Saving
February 24, 2017

PurePoint Financial, a new division of MUFG Union Bank, N.A., announced the inception of its new hybrid digital bank aimed at committed savers. The offering is in direct response to a U.S. savings rate of only 5.4 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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D3 Banking Says Hello To Alexa
February 23, 2017

FinTech startup and digital banking solutions provider D3 Banking recently unveiled an intelligent voice banking interface using Amazon’s Alexa. 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...

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Wells Fargo Branch Banking Metrics ‘Relatively Stable’ In January
February 20, 2017

Though Wells Fargo is still dealing with the fallout of its major fraud scandal, the bank reported that it saw “relatively stable” trends in branch interactions in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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SWIFT Says Bunch Of Banks Are Using Its gpi
February 17, 2017

SWIFT announced Thursday (Feb. 16) that global transaction banks are using SWIFT’s new global payments service, which went live in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Can Money Management Tools Bring Consumers Back From The Financial Edge?
February 16, 2017

Are money management solutions able to help consumers avoid financial disaster? For the February Digital Banking Tracker™, PYMNTS interviewed Kevin Kirn, head of product for Mint, about how tools aimed at simplifying banking are also changing consumer attitudes. Plus, all the latest digital banking trends...

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Santander App Enables Voice Banking
February 15, 2017

Santander just recently updated the voice recognition functionality of its SmartBank mobile application for iPhone. 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 to our daily newsletter,...

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NEW REPORT: Can Financial Tools Build A More Responsible Bank Customer?
February 15, 2017

Companies are rolling out plenty of new banking tools for consumers to manage their money. But even with all the support, will consumers be able to build a sturdy financial life for themselves? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Wells Fargo Overhauls Payments, Virtual Solutions And Innovation Unit To Enhance Payment Efforts
February 13, 2017

Wells Fargo announced Friday (Feb. 10) it has overhauled its Payments, Virtual Solutions and Innovation Group, with the new structure focused on enhancing the unit’s efforts in the payments market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...