All articles by Patrick Brusnahan
Patrick Brusnahan
Patrick is the editor of Private Banker International and Life Insurance International. You can reach him at patrick.brusnahan@verdict.co.uk
MasterCard looking at selfies for security
Biometric security is very much at the forefront of the financial sectors mind. Fingerprint recognition received a huge boost due to the technology already installed in certain smartphones. However, as every smartphone has a camera, photo recognition is taking off. MasterCard has just joined the fray. Patrick Brusnahan writes
Metro Bank launches first gender-nonbinary account
UK-based Metro Bank has announced that customers who do not identify with a specific gender will be able to choose Mx as a title and non-binary as a gender
FCA to improve competition for current accounts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it will take action to improve competition in the current account market.
TD Bank launches online education portal
TD Bank, in partnership with education technology company EverFi, has launched the TD Bank Learning Centre, an online portal for financial education.
Samsung Pay could be in Canada in a matter of days
According to Samsung Customer Care, Samsung Pay will be available in Canada within days
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U personal account launches
The U personal account, founded by Alex Letts, the founder of prepaid account service Ffrees, has launched offering an alternative to free-if-in-credit accounts
A stroke of Jenius?
Indonesia-headquartered BTPN Bank has decided to bring its branches into the modern age with help from design consultancy allen international. The result is the Jenius Mobius Hub in Jakarta, specifically designed to be a physical manifestation of BTPNs mobile banking channel. Patrick Brusnahan writes on this offering
Brazilian banks embracing social media
Brazil is a huge market with a large amount of potential. With a population of over 200 million people, there are still a startling 65 million people over the age of 15 that are unbanked. One of the ways Brazilian banks are looking to attract this market is through social media. Patrick Brusnahan writes
Saving millennials’ savings
In the United Kingdom, saving has seen a downfall in popularity, particularly with younger consumers. With low interest rates flooding the market, few millennial consumers feel that they can save well or even save at all. New mobile services are hoping to change that perception. Patrick Brusnahan investigates
How can the Internet of Things improve the banking experience?
The Digital Banking Clubs latest debate, at the formidable Law Society HQ in London, honed in on the Internet of Things and how it could aid financial services. The discussion covered a number of trends, including payments, wearables and customer needs. Patrick Brusnahan reports