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Banks often get pushback for spending on improvements to service, but these investments could help retain customers for decades.

Younger consumers are more willing to shop around compared to previous generations, and the on-demand economy means there is an expectation of instant gratification, writes Julian Wallis, retail director at Rambus.

Financial institutions engaged in virtual currency markets face a number of risks — proceeding carefully is justified.

The financial reform law may hinder growth modestly in the short term, but it should be judged by its impact on the economy years down the road.

AI is about maximizing technology to drive greater business insights, making brands more efficient and more connected to their customers, our jobs more fulfilling and meaningful and giving us a more personalized experience in our daily lives, writes Anant Kale, CEO and founder of AppZen.

Whether you like the idea or hate it, expect to hear a lot more about postal banking over the next two and a half years.

Although there's often a tension between regulation and innovation, the sandbox concept can help startups, regulators and incumbent banks better navigate experimental financial technologies.

The future of blockchain is still unclear, but what is clear is that it is set to improve the aviation industry as a whole. And those who are the early adopters will have the greatest opportunity to influence the changes it will bring, writes Gediminas Ziemelis, chairman of the board of Avia Solutions Group.

Mobile and other technology are changing payments and financial services quickly, leaving legacy systems and processes challenged to keep up, writes Ignacio De Marco, CEO of BairesDev.