A smaller percentage of Gen Zers and millennials considered digital and neobanks as their primary FI in 2024 than in 2023. And half of the banking customers who opened new checking accounts in 2024 already had at least two other checking accounts. This could mean customers are opening new accounts to sample specific digital tools—but never fully switch to them.
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| Jan 10, 2025
And when asked which providers they’d be likeliest to buy from based solely on brand trust, Gen Xers chose Apple, Venmo, and neobanks at a much higher rate than their older peers did. Baby boomers are banks’ most loyal customers. Baby boomers, currently ages 60 to 78, are seeking stability and dependability in their financial lives.
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| Dec 18, 2024
This third annual study ranks the four largest UK neobanks by customers based on their support of 49 emerging mobile banking features, weighted by consumer demand for each feature.
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| Nov 16, 2022
Why big banks are losing market share with younger generations: A report finds fintechs and neobanks have captured 47% of all new checking accounts opened in 2023, and that Gen Zers increasingly see them as their primary accounts.
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| Jul 6, 2023
Competition from Neobanks and Fintechs: European banks see neobanks as their biggest competitors. To counter this, many traditional banks are investing in fintech startups and building their own digital banks.
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| Jan 1, 2025
On today's episode, we discuss what impacts customers’ trust in their banks. Using examples from Insider Intelligence's benchmark study, we dive deep in our “Story by Numbers” segment to demonstrate the power of fostering trust. In a new segment called “The Rankings,” we talk about where incumbent banks and neobanks rank in the digital benchmark and why. Join the discussion with host Rob Rubin and our analyst Tiffani Montez.
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| Nov 21, 2022
On today's episode, we break down everything there is to know about banking and the Gen Z demographic. In our “Headlines” segment, we discuss the article our analyst Tyler Brown published a few weeks ago about Greenlight, a neobank for kids, teens, and families. In “Story by Numbers,” the conversation revolves around why Gen Z is different from other generations and how banks need to cater to their mobile preferences. And in “For Argument’s Sake,” host Rob Rubin takes the position that in 10 years, there will be fewer than 500 consumer banks. Tune in to the conversation between Rubin and analysts Tyler Brown and Tiffani Montez.
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| Apr 17, 2023
On this special bonus episode of "The Banking & Payments Show," we take a step back from the Silicon Valley Bank debacle to explore what’s on the horizon for the banking industry. In our "Trouble and Opportunity" segment, we examine the lasting effects from the banking failure (e.g., more regulation) and consider the trends that may arise from this crisis (e.g., more neobanks). Tune in to the conversation between host Rob Rubin and our analyst Tiffani Montez to hear what the path forward will be after the meltdown.
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| Mar 27, 2023
In 2023, 92.3% of the 5.2 million accounts opened digitally will be with incumbent banks. Even Gen Zers—the main source of account opening growth—will largely opt for trusted institutions. Neobanks will be left in the dust, especially as fintechs and Big Tech siphon away customers.
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| Sep 11, 2023
A growing number of startups are specializing in serving this market, including neobanks Alpian (Switzerland), Monument Bank (UK), and Onyx Private (US). Incumbents like HSBC, CIBC, and JPMorgan Chase have also launched mass affluent products. Alternative data is the key to identifying mass affluent consumers.
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| Aug 30, 2024
Amid rising fintech and neobank competition, traditional financial institutions are investing in their rivals.
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| Feb 16, 2024
The neobank launched the Ultra card, which offers travel, lifestyle, and investment perks. But stiff competition will pose a challenge.
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| Jun 20, 2023
Neobanks like Revolut target a younger demographic, which typically gives them lower-balance customers than larger institutions. This characteristic could predispose neobank customers to be attracted to deals and discounts, causing them to act on ads at a higher rate. Weaknesses. Neobanks are often not customers’ primary provider, leading to lower customer engagement than traditional FIs.
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| Jul 10, 2024
Since MPs pointed out incumbents’ failure to pass along higher interest rates to customers, at least 4 neobanks have upped their rates.
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| Feb 21, 2023
We comb through Nubank’s Q3 earnings and summarize what they mean for neobanks and Latin American fintech.
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| Nov 17, 2022
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| Jul 1, 2023
Source: Insider Intelligence | eMarketer
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| Jun 1, 2023
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Reeling from 2024’s challenges, financial institutions must embrace bold strategies in 2025 to future-proof their businesses in a landscape plagued by economic, competitive, and regulatory pressures.
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| Jan 3, 2025
Our exclusive survey data reveals what’s shaping US banking consumers’ customer journeys today. Banks can use these five charts to identify opportunities to improve customer acquisition and retention.
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| Dec 12, 2024
The service advances Block’s goal of “banking our base” and could drive Cash App adoption.
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| Mar 14, 2025
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| Apr 11, 2025
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| Jun 6, 2023
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UK-based neobanks Monzo and Revolut give banks examples to follow. Both offer a free tier and several paid ones with clear price points. Instead of being product-focused, these tiers offer an array of features that aim to simplify customers’ financial management, such as account aggregation and custom spending categories. Giving customers more flexibility and control ultimately benefits banks.
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| Jun 28, 2024
US banking digital ad spending growth will rebound dramatically in 2024, but tougher times lie ahead. Understanding the nuances of consumer behavior will be essential to boosting ad impressions.
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| Oct 4, 2024
The reception: Internally, the bank reports a fourfold increase in customer engagement compared to US digital-only banks, based on per-client deposits and product subscriptions. That’s likely because Berkshire’s perks are successfully incentivizing both. Key takeaways: Berkshire’s marketing strategy has incorporated some unique perks that could be attractive to its target market—Gen Zers.
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| Nov 13, 2024