Giving Community Bank Customers What They Deserve"What do community bank customers want? It’s simple. In addition to the close, personal connection that’s so uniquely characteristic of community banks, they want the same thing consumers who bank at large, national financial institutions want – the next big thing. Whether it’s online banking, mobile banking or emerging digital payments, consumers expect their bank to offer the latest and greatest capability. The good news for community banks is that they can now deliver those solutions. The outdated...
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
International Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 27
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Consumers in developed economies are behind in mobile banking adoption."Developed, Western markets are playing catchup with the rest of the world when it comes to adoption of mobile banking, with countries such as Germany and Italy recording rates well below the global average. Mobile banking brings advantages in terms of engagement and service differentiation, and banks in these countries are missing out on this opportunity."Airtel expands Mobile Banking to capture 50% of customers"Airtel Ghana says it is further expanding its Mobile Money platform,...
Posted in Airtel, Askari, Brandon McGee, HSBC, Ireland, Mobile banking, MTN, Nigeria, Pakistan, Pick n Pay, Zong
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Monday, 26 November 2012
Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 26
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2012 Mobile Banking Market Assessment"In new research, 2012 Mobile Banking Market Assessment, Mercator Advisory Group explores how retail financial institutions can increase interaction with customers and members to include 24x7, anytime anywhere service, and also expand their reach beyond simple demand deposit account transactions."IALING FOR DOLLARS: Mobile banking becomes the norm"As consumers demand more convenient access to financial accounts on the go, banks have adjusted by offering mobile banking and even creating apps for ease of use on...
Thursday, 22 November 2012
International Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 22
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Rwanda: Mobile Banking Changes the Way We Do Business"It was just a matter of seconds before Giovanni Higiro finished paying his fares to a motorcyclist, without touching his wallet. As if they were exchanging numbers, Higiro was able to pay Claude Habineza by transferring money from his mobile phone Mobile Money account to the motorcyclist's electronic wallet. Like Higiro, many people are now enjoying the new mobile banking products that now allow one to pay their bills and buy goods using their mobile phones. One can make payments of as little...
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Mobile Banking Security - Nov 20
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Smart Phone Malware Risk Rises"Mobile malware is exploding at a time when financial institutions are increasing their mobile banking offerings and consumers are making broader use of smart phones and tablets. A recent study from software and security firm Trend Micro finds that mobile malware attacks hit record numbers in the third quarter, with Android devices as the primary targets."The Dangers of Mobile Banking"Advertising for mobile banking has become as popular as traditional banking commercials. Customers like local makeup artist Alisha Cooper...
Posted in Brandon McGee, Google Wallet, Javelin, Mobile banking, Mobile Malware, Security
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Sunday, 18 November 2012
Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 18
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PayAnywhere jumps into mobile-payment ring"Square is on a roll, and PayPal's triangular device is gaining momentum. But a new national mobile-payment service thinks it has enough game to disrupt the fledgling market. In the past year, Detroit-based PayAnywhere has quietly amassed a formidable retail network — Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon, OfficeMax, Sam's Club, Sears and Kmart are among its partners — to sell its $9.95 mobile credit card readers to business merchants."Bank of America, First Data unveil mobile credit-card processor"A joint venture...
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 15
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Keynote Mobile Banking Scorecard Reveals Top Retail Banks Fast Adopting Mobile Strategies"Keynote® Systems (NAS: KEYN), the global leader in mobile and web cloud testing and monitoring, today announced the results of the Fall 2012 edition of the Keynote Mobile Banking Scorecard, first launched in 2011 and the standard in benchmarking consumer mobile banking offerings. Chase Bank achieved its second consecutive win for Overall Score, while second place went to Wells Fargo and third place to Bank of America. Leaders for individual modes include...
Posted in Apple, Brandon McGee, First Annapolis, Google, Harland, JP Morgan Chase, Keynote, Kony, Microsoft, Mobile banking, SAP, Windows 8
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Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Mobile Banking Security - Nov 14
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Tackling the Top Mobile Risks"The two greatest threats facing mobile banking today come from the risky behavior of mobile users, and their download of third-party applications. And while banks and credit unions have little control over users and third-party apps, mobile expert Tom Wills says institutions can take steps to mitigate their risks. Among his top recommendations: mobile transaction limits, enhanced authentication, device fingerprinting and fraud analytics."New Blackhole Targets Mobile Banking Services"According to a report published...
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
International Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 13
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Mobile banking expands to include microfinance"Mobile banking in the Philippines is expanding into microfinance to serve the lower-income market outside of the country’s major urban centers. Tricia Dizon, head of financial services at Smart Communications, said in a statement the telecommunications giant was helping launch mBank Philippines."Mobilink to launch mobile financial services"Mobilink is all set to enter the mobile banking segment as Waseela Bank – sister concern of Pakistan’s largest cellular operator – has obtained central bank’s approval...
Posted in ANZ, Brandon McGee, Canada, CIBC, FNB, IBM, India, Mobile banking, Mobilink, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, St. George Bank, Westpac
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Sunday, 11 November 2012
Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 11
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80 Percent of Consumers Say Mobile Banking is Important"Verve Mobile, a leading U.S. mobile advertising company specializing in location-powered solutions, announced today the results of a study conducted across 3,500 mobile publishers that use the Verve advertising platform. The study reinforces that consumers are not only comfortable and willing to use their mobile devices for banking activities; but that they expect more, easy-to-use mobile options from their financial institutions."Mobility Matters: Tracking the Mobile Banking Revolution in...
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Mobile Banking Security - Nov 8
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M-Banking Security Insightfully Reviewed in New Goode Intelligence Report Now Available at MarketPublishers.com"The mobile banking channel has the potential to be more secure than traditional online banking. With the rapid adoption of smartphone devices and tablet PCs, nearly all types of organizations are currently busy with producing their own apps for customers to download, with banks being no exception. They also continue to launch applications for customers to freely conduct the same scope of transactions they would have previously performed...
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 7
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80 Percent Of Consumers Say Mobile Banking Is Important"Verve Mobile, a leading U.S. mobile advertising company specializing in location-powered solutions, announced today the results of a study conducted across 3,500 mobile publishers that use the Verve advertising platform. The study reinforces that consumers are not only comfortable and willing to use their mobile devices for banking activities; but that they expect more, easy-to-use mobile options from their financial institutions."81% of largest financial institutions provide mobile banking...
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
International Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 6
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International Business Machines Corp. : Leading Pakistan Mobile Banking Provider Uses IBM Cloud to Expand Delivery of Secure Financial Services on Mobile Phones"IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Monet, one of Pakistan's leading mobile-commerce providers, has selected a customized IBM cloud-based solution that will enable the company to enhance service efficiency and expand its presence across the country. Launched in 2012, Monet provides banks, mobile network operators and branchless banking agents in Pakistan with a technology platform that...
Posted in ACLEDA, Africa, Brandon McGee, Canada, CIBC, Clear2Pay, Expat, Fiserv, IBM, Metaforic, Mobile banking, Pakistan, Standard Bank, Zimbabwe
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Sunday, 4 November 2012
Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 4
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Image Processing Tech Limitations Could Stymie New Mobile Banking Apps"Financial institutions have been experimenting for a few years with new and creative ways of taking advantage of smartphone cameras to provide mobile banking services. They started with mobile check deposit and have moved on to mobile capture of mortgage documents and drivers’ licenses."Banks and telcos must partner for the long haul"Partnerships between financial institutions and other firms such as telcos offer a chance to bring new services such as mobile banking and payments...
Posted in Bank of America, Brandon McGee, Mobile banking, remote deposit capture, Telcos, Windows 8
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Saturday, 3 November 2012
Mobile Banking Resources - Nov 3
Posted on 09:11 by Unknown
I was reading a couple of good articles this last week (Some Worthwhile Mobile Money Blogs) and (Best Banking Blogs 2012) about resources for mobile banking and wanted to share the information. Additionally, I have included all of this information in the resource navigation on the right.Bank Marketing Strategyhttp://jimmarous.blogspot.com/Celenthttp://bankingblog.celent.com/Infosys Finaclehttp://www.infosysblogs.com/finacle/Javelin Strategyhttps://www.javelinstrategy.com/blog/Marketing Profshttp://www.mpdailyfix.com/Matt Wilcoxhttp://www.mattwilcoxpro.com/NetBankerhttp://www.netbanker.com/Financial...
Posted in blogs, Brandon McGee, Mobile banking, mobile payments, mobile security, resources
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Thursday, 1 November 2012
Mobile Banking Updates - Nov 1
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U.S. Bank Unveils Windows Phone Mobile Banking App"U.S. Bank today became the latest bank to offer mobile banking apps for the Windows Phone. The Minneapolis-based bank said it has developed two apps for the phone -- one through U.S. Bank's Wealth Management division and the other through U.S. Bank Retail Payment Solutions. The apps, featured in the Windows Phone Store, are free and provide consumers with access to market and economic insights, as...
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