Laura Alix is a reporter at American Banker.
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The U.S. subsidiary of the British banking giant has partnered with Everfi to offer an online self-guided financial education program, and with GreenPath Financial Wellness to deliver in-person seminars in numerous cities.
By Laura AlixMarch 28 -
The Canadian bank recently caught flak over an ad in one of its branches that was seen as a slight against the diverse Boston community of Dorchester. Here’s what other bankers can take away from the episode.
By Laura AlixMarch 27 -
The Alabama bank’s artificial intelligence system ROSIE pulls information from hundreds of data sources to help employees suggest the best new product or service to offer a customer. It’s a good example of a regional trying to balance competitive pressures and cost control.
By Laura AlixMarch 24 -
J.D. Power found that customers who have a variety of accounts with an online-only bank are far more satisfied than those with just checking or savings accounts.
By Laura AlixMarch 21 -
Big banks’ edge lies in their sizable presence in faster-growing cities, not any unfair structural or regulatory advantages, according to a new report by the Bank Policy Institute, which represents large financial services companies. Community banks beg to differ.
By Laura AlixMarch 20 -
Michael Capatides, CIBC's chief administrative officer and general counsel, will take over as CEO of CIBC Bank USA on April 1, replacing Larry Richman.
By Laura AlixMarch 7 -
The personnel changes are part of a broader shift to boost personal banking at the Chicago bank as commercial banking has typically outpaced retail.
By Laura AlixMarch 5 - Banking brands
The banks have no choice but to pick a new name, marketing experts say, but good luck: The best ones may already be taken, made-up names can sound forced, and any change might nudge more customers to rethink their loyalties.
By Laura AlixMarch 4 -
Add the Alabama company to the list of lenders that are disappointed in the returns on loans made through car dealers and their inability to build broader relationships with those borrowers.
By Laura AlixMarch 4 -
CEO John Turner told investors and analysts Wednesday that the merger of BB&T and SunTrust is not putting pressure on Regions to pursue a deal of its own.
By Laura AlixFebruary 27