“Savings has turned into one of the hot topics of 2021, partly because of growing importance to provide better financial wellness and financial fitness. Banks/fintechs are trying different approaches.” says Mark Schwanhausser of Javelin Strategy.

Banks are taking different -- but much-needed -- approaches to deputize customers in the war on ID scams, which led to $43 billion in consumer losses in 2020. Javelin Strategy Escalent American Banker #IDfraud #securityempowerment americanbanker.com/news/banks-com…

Marcus and HMBradley have paired high interests rates and systematic savings-driven approaches to attract tech-savvy consumers who have the potential to become affluent customers one day. javelinstrategy.com/coverage-area/… Javelin Strategy James T Lee Escalent #neobanks #savings

Banks need to position themselves as financial hubs for small-business clients if they hope to fend off Square, Intuit QuickBooks, and PayPal. Digital invoicing is an excellent place to start, along with laying the foundation for using #Zelle to pay businesses. Ian Benton

Another new Javelin Strategy report is out! Learn how #banks and other North American financial institutions use client insights, a savings-centric approach, and automation to harness the power of hybrid advice. #digitalbanking #savings #robo @Escalent James T Lee

Three fresh Javelin Strategy reports by Dylan Lerner, James T Lee and Will Trout detail why #automatedsaving and helping savers evolve into investors is a hot, hot, hot topic in #digitalbanking and #WealthManagement javelinstrategy.com/coverage-area/…

Nasdaq got closer today to requiring companies to have at least one woman di­rec­tor, as well as a di­rec­tor who self-iden­ti­fies as a racial mi­nor­ity or as LGBTQ. No shock: Last year ­more than 3 of 4 of its com­pa­nies would have flunked that test. wsj.com/articles/nasda…

Although the evolution of a bill payment hub at your bank will take time and commitment, many interim upgrades that customers need are of the "just do it" variety -- improvements that banks can prioritize on their own. Learn more Javelin Strategy. javelinstrategy.com/coverage-area/…

Ambush me on camera and you get treated to incisive analysis like hot-air balloons are full of lots of hot air. But if you watch this, maybe we have the trait of curiosity in common. youtu.be/uPL0uSzqA_A Javelin Strategy Escalent

Parents not only need to keep a watchful eye on what kids are sharing in social media, but proud parents also must take care they don't overshare. //www.javelinstrategy.com/coverage-area/child-identity-theft-fraud #ChildIDFraud Javelin Strategy AARP Equifax Inc. @IrisIDProtect

🦃 Wishing you all a very happy thanksgiving from Javelin Strategy family! Jacob Jegher Mark Schwanhausser Emmett Higdon Tracy Kitten willtrout.eth Ian Benton, John Buzzard, @Suzanne_Sando, Marco Salazar, Alexander Franks, Sandy Park, Greg O'Gara, Dylan Lerner, Daniel Keyes, Daniel Gonzalez

Banks are dusting off their playbooks for #greenbanking to help customers reduce their environmental impact. It's riskier than you might think. It's a story of altruism, practicality, politics, and unmet needs in #digitalbanking. Lea Nonninger (she/her) Javelin Strategy

Monitoring credit scores caught fire as a financial habit during the pandemic, making credit building a leading test case for proactive financial fitness in digital banking. Learn what FIs can learn from six nonbank rivals. Javelin Strategy javelinstrategy.com/research/digit…

The fine art of #MothersDay guilt. My mother mailed me this The New Yorker cover years ago, adorned only with her phone number. My advice: Call your mom while you can.

Join me at Finovate Spring for the "Analyst All-Stars" on 5/18, when I'll use my 7 minutes to show how monitoring credit caught fire during the pandemic, what banks can learn from innovative players, and why personalization is a key hurdle. Javelin Strategy & Research Escalent

Let me get this straight—the ever-predictable Elon Musk is suggesting our lives would be better with “less drama”? 🤣

In financial services, acting like a fiduciary sometimes requires a bit of prodding. American Banker Javelin Strategy Escalent #digitalbanking #maturitypath

If we raise the bar in financial services we can make #personalization more than a marketing buzzword. Beyond the Arc Javelin Strategy Escalent #financialfitness #digitalbanking #creditscores

Are you waffling, Jim? C’mon, my friend, take a stance! 😉

🙌🥳🎉 ℍ𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕪 𝕓𝕚𝕣𝕥𝕙𝕕𝕒𝕪 to us! 20 years of legacy to provide research and insights to solve our client’s most pressing business challenges. Javelin Strategy Escalent Mercator Advisory (now Javelin Strategy) Jacob Jegher Mark Schwanhausser Emmett Higdon willtrout.eth Ian Benton Tracy Kitten