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
Brexit becomes Regrexit
After a shock result in the referendum, the UK has voted to leave the European Union (EU) with around 52% of the vote. The resulting effects on the financial sector are widespread. Patrick Brusnahan writes
Why make more branches now?
Over 2,000 branches have been shuttered in the United Kingdom over the last decade with more to come. However, State Bank of India (SBI) UK has decided to expand its brick-and-mortar presence by 20%. While this is only two branches, it is a step in a different direction. Patrick Brusnahan reports
Why are safety deposit boxes so attractive to consumers?
As financial institutions clamour for ever more innovative technology, some are neglecting the old school classics. One such example is safety deposit boxes. Currently, they are, figuratively speaking, flying off the shelves. Whenever a bank opens a new facility for safety deposit boxes, they immediately sell out. Patrick Brusnahan looks into their popularity
Transition and turmoil for Tunisia
Following the Arab Spring and the fall of authoritarian president Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, the country is mid-recovery. The banking sector is recovering by focusing on security, particularly against money laundering. Patrick Brusnahan investigates the actions undertaken to secure Tunisias banking sector
The fintech ‘tipping point’ is imminent
The retail banking sector is making its way towards a tipping point as, according to Bill Sullivan of Capgemini, [fintechs] are starting to take small pieces away from the banks and raising expectations, placing more challenges on the bank. What is causing this shift? Patrick Brusnahan reports
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Vocalink: “Who you bank with is going to become less relevant”
In its annual London conference, held at the glamorous Waldorf Hilton hotel in London, Retail Banker International held host to a number of expert speakers and delegates discussing the current financial situation across the globe. Trends included the rise of start-ups in the market and the shifts in banking culture. Patrick Brusnahan reports
Complaints over packaged accounts double in a year
In the year to April, 44,244 complaints were received over packaged accounts, over double the number of complaints received in the year previous
Data to “make a difference”
The world’s data doubles every two years, according to Temenos CEO David Arnott. The question is: how can financial institutions utilise this vast ocean of information?
The ‘black horse’ gallops to Lloyds’ advertising rescue
Companies spend millions on advertising and banks are no exception. From attracting new customers to maintaining a brand presence, advertising can be crucial in a firms strategy. There only remains one question: Does it actually work? Patrick Brusnahan speaks to Nielsen and examines its effectiveness
Which bank is the most ‘Liked’?
Long gone are the days when a branch was needed to speak to your bank. Now, there are a variety of options, including the exponentially growing realm of social media. While banks are unlikely to be defined as social, they are taking the medium, particularly Facebook, by storm. Patrick Brusnahan writes