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The pace of change is not slowing down. Customers’ expectations have radically changed, and they expect much more from their banking products and services than ever before. To maintain relevance, bank...
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Our first metaverse post attracted a lot of attention and prompted the Ultimate Guide to Banking in the Metaverse. These posts discussed the first step in moving to the metaverse: educating your teams...
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Great brands aim to make an impact on the world. They use purpose to drive action. And according to a recent Accenture Song study on North American banking customers, “brand purpose” is no longer a ni...
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For the past five years, banks have transformed by, in part, focusing on bank-to-bank mergers. However, the surge in banking M&A will shift from traditional acquisitions as banks clamor for disrup...
