Electronic signature — Part I: Challenges and Business JustificationMay 22, 2013This article - the first in a two part series - looks at the successes some banks have had with e-signature adoption and examines some of the remaining barriers regarding regulation and organizational silos that still exist in adopting e-signatures in the financial services sector.
The PayPal vs. Square Battle: Who’s Your Money On?May 22, 2013After PayPal launched a program last week offering free transaction processing for merchants who switch to its point of sale card reader, Square hit back yesterday by announcing it will be offering a P2P payments service via email.
The Evolving Branch EnvironmentMay 20, 2013While many banks are rethinking their long term strategy for expensive branch networks, there are steps banks can take now to reduce costs and inefficiencies in the branch while providing a better customer experience.
Museum Opens Its Doors For Free Financial EducationMay 17, 2013As financial education becomes more paramount for financial institutions because of consumer and regulator demand, the Museum of American Finance is now offering a free financial education with free admission on Saturdays in a program sponsored by private equity firm Southport Lane.
More Bang for the FATCA BuckMay 10, 2013In the final article in a three-part series on FATCA compliance, we explain why banks need to look for solutions that help them collect and analyze customer identification information to help with compliance in multiple areas beyond FATCA.
The “Age of the Customer” Demands Effective OnboardingMay 02, 2013Giving customers a truly convenient onboarding process means moving towards automated processes, electronic documents and enabling the customer to sign up with their mobile device.