We’ve heard all the dire predictions. Smart phones are taking over. Mobile is everything and the only thing financial institutions need. Internet banking is on its way out. And branches, heavens, those are becoming obsolete. How much of this is based in fact and how...
Kathleen Craig
BLOG: Apple Pay Part 2: Why should Apple Pay be on your bank’s To Do List?
Note: Read my post on “What the heck is Apple Pay anyway?” for background. At a recent conference, I asked a group of really smart bank marketers which of their banks had Apple Pay on their list of To Do’s, and only 2 of about 30 said yes. That’s only 7% of community...
BLOG: Apple Pay Part 1: What the heck is Apple Pay anyway?
Recently, I had the privilege of hanging out with some really smart bank marketers. When I asked the question, “who can explain what Apple Pay is and how you use it?”, not one person raised their hand. If this is you, do not fret. Clearly, you are not alone. Even...
BLOG: Regulatory Guidance on Youth Savings Programs
In February 2015, the members of the FLEC (Financial Literacy and Education Commission), FDIC, NCUA, FRB and OCC came together to issue guidance regarding youth savings programs. We here at HT Mobile Apps were excited to hear the regulatory agencies talking about the...
BLOG: Let’s start small with #FInLit.
With April being financial literacy month it’s a great time to put the weight of our collective attention on the need for children to be taught sound financial concepts. Just like the dental industry promotes teaching kids to brush and floss regularly, the financial...
