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Apple to take a bite out of the m-payments market

Apple has so far been conspicuous by its absence in the digital wallet market, but two recent patents seem to herald its intention to finally break into this space.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Jun 2013
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Bell ID set to ring the changes in NFC

Bell ID's move to deploy software that facilitates storing and accessing customer NFC payment credentials on the cloud is bad news for smartphone manufacturers and mobile network operators, as its approach removes these players from the value chain.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Jun 2013
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Credit unions can't compete with payday lenders

Plans to use credit unions to curb the influence of payday lenders will fail because price is not the issue. Consumers know payday lenders are expensive but use them anyway because of their speed, flexibility, and privacy.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Jun 2013
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NIG gambles on new e-trading capability for profitable growth

With an unprofitable commercial book that grew little in 2012, NIG is now pinning its hopes of growth on a new e-trading capability to ensure its future within the Direct Line Group portfolio.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Jun 2013
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As branches change, so must staff

As the traditional branch model becomes outdated, branch staff will find themselves needing to upskill to provide the levels of service that both customers and the industry demands.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Jun 2013
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Added-value services are key to premium positioning

Banks seeking to move from the status of commodity to premium providers should consider offering enhanced services such as rewards programs to improve customer loyalty and goodwill.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Jun 2013
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Sabadell mops up retrenchment fallout

As retrenchment sweeps across the finance sector, Banco Sabadell stands out. Recent acquisitions in Spain and the US will benefit from the bank's past acquisition integration success and strengthen its international banking presence.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Jun 2013
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Co-operative Insurance will struggle to find a buyer

Troubled Co-operative Group needs to secure a good price for its general insurance business; however, an unimpressive operating ratio, a heavy focus on private motor, and a lack of buyers will make this difficult to achieve.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Jun 2013
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No entry for claims through unlocked doors

Greater Manchester Police in the Tameside region will from now on report insecure burglaries to insurers - a move that will see theft claims decline if followed by police authorities elsewhere in the UK.

Published By Datamonitor
11 Jun 2013
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Commonwealth Bank should not fear Google

Rather than worrying about non-financial institutions muscling in on their territory, banks need to embrace the change and beat the payment upstarts at their own game.

Published By Datamonitor
10 Jun 2013

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