Global FinTech Funding Falls 56% in H1 2026 as Top Deals Span Seven Countries

Global FinTech investment declined sharply in the first half of 2026, while the geography of...

European FinTech Funding Set to Rise 18% in 2026 as Smaller Deals Gain Momentum

European FinTech investment is showing signs of steady recovery, with funding rising during the first...

Why Banks Must Move Beyond Account Opening to Embrace Lifecycle Onboarding

For many banks, onboarding ends the moment a customer opens an account. The institution presents...

Why Banks Need Better Customer Data to Deliver Truly Personalized Marketing

By Jim Marous, Co-Publisher of The Financial Brand, CEO of the Digital Banking Report, and...

Why High CX Scores Don’t Always Drive Growth: What Banks and Credit Unions Miss

Strong NPS and happy customers don’t automatically mean a growing balance sheet. Here’s why financial...

How Bank of America’s Rewards Overhaul Is Reshaping Banking Loyalty

When Bank of America eliminated the $20,000 balance requirement tied to its checking rewards program,...

Breaking Through the Sea of Sameness: How Financial Marketers Can Stand Out with Creative Relevance

Financial brands face a growing challenge: standing out in an increasingly crowded and uniform marketplace....

How Poor Bank Security Experiences Are Pushing Customers Toward Competitors

Consumers continue to place significant trust in banks and credit unions to safeguard their money...

Why Averaging Loan Calculator Data Hides Your Highest-Converting Credit Union Members

By Tim Pranger, Founder and CEO of Appli Every year around this time, credit union...

Why FDIC Insurance Remains Essential Even With Fully Backed Stablecoins Explained

Deposit insurance continues to protect consumers and businesses in ways that fully reserved stablecoins simply...