Technology

Marc O comments on the blog about social networking that James Gardner posted, which inspired my posts for this week: “I think it is interesting that some banks are including content like ratings and reviews and user submitted testimonials on their sites with content specifically submitted by users – for other users. https://www.bankofamerica.com/reviews/ Has anyone…

Marc O comments on the blog about social networking that James Gardner posted, which inspired my posts for this week: “I think it is interesting that some banks are including content like ratings and reviews and user submitted testimonials on their sites with content specifically submitted by users – for other users. https://www.bankofamerica.com/reviews/ Has anyone…

In this penultimate part of looking at how the internet world is creating new models of banking and finance, we’ll look at social money, currency, cash or whatever you’d like to call it. Before I do however, I forgot to mention one of my favourite examples of social finance yesterday BillMonk, which keeps track of…

The last two days covered social media and social networks, and their relevance to banks. The conclusion is that banks cannot ignore these developments, and need to use these communication capabilities to engage their audience in a conversation that advises, supports and educates potential customers in their financial capabilities. This advice, support and education can…

The last two days covered social media and social networks, and their relevance to banks. The conclusion is that banks cannot ignore these developments, and need to use these communication capabilities to engage their audience in a conversation that advises, supports and educates potential customers in their financial capabilities. This advice, support and education can…

I am really pleased to announce the launch of the Financial Services Club Central & Eastern Europe (FSCCEE), with our first meeting planned for 14th January 2009 at the British Embassy, Jaurèsgasse 12 – 1030, Vienna, Austria. The Financial Services Club was established in April 2004 as a unique service designed for Senior Executives and…

Yesterday, I outlined the reasons why social media is of such importance to banks and banks’ futures.  In keeping with the themes of this week, today it’s the turn of social networks. Social networks have been on the rise for a while and I define them as places where people gather digitally to share a…

Yesterday, I outlined the reasons why social media is of such importance to banks and banks’ futures.  In keeping with the themes of this week, today it’s the turn of social networks. Social networks have been on the rise for a while and I define them as places where people gather digitally to share a…

James Gardner, Head of Innovation and Research for a major UK bank and author of the blog BankerVision, commented on my urge for banks to rush into social media last week, and reckoned it didn’t cut the cloth. Banks are only just on the net and learning about mobile, he says, and banks see no…

In an interesting challenge to my own views, James Gardner at BankerVision posts a retort to the idea that social media and social networks are important to banks, by saying it’s all irrelevant … unless I’m mistaken. Based upon the reaction, I guess he’s trying to create a storm, and has managed to do so….