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
RBI reveals the Top 100 Banks on Facebook
According to Retail Banker International’s (RBI) research, Visa is the most ‘Liked’ financial institution on Facebook for the third year running.
What can the UK learn from continental Europe?
In the first Digital Banking Club debate of 2016, a panel of banking experts assembled to discuss what the financial sector in the UK could learn from its European brethren. As it turns out, it could be a lot, ranging from digital adoption to dealing with new competition. Patrick Brusnahan writes
Apple Pay to hit mobile websites this year
Apple Pay, currently available for in-store and in-app payments, will soon be on mobile websites as well.
The digital revenue stream
Often thought as merely a way to reduce costs, the digital realm is now being considered as able to create its own profit. As consumers turn to digital more frequently than ever, banks have had to rethink their strategies. Patrick Brusnahan reports on Timetrics research into this trend
What is the Polish market marching towards?
Poland is a market, similar to Turkey and Scandinavia, which many look towards to see what is the next big thing in banking and payments. Technology firm Comarch are one of the companies that try to set these trends. Patrick Brusnahan met up with Comarch executives in Krakow
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Nationwide signs six-year infrastructure contract with BT
Nationwide, the worlds largest building society, has agreed a six-year contract with BT for the telecommunications company to continue providing its network infrastructure.
Banking is becoming as diverse as its products
Equal opportunity affects many industries, banking not being an exception. However, there are signs of improvement and the banking sector recognises the need to change. Noreen Doyle, the first female chair of the BBA, believes that banking intends to lead, not to follow in this cause. Patrick Brusnahan reports
Santander rooting its branches in the future
The first Smart Red pilot branch, created by allen international with Santander, has been launched in Madrid. With branches on the decline as digital and online channels rise, how will this new concept beat the odds and gain some longevity? Patrick Brusnahan investigates
The challenges behind being a challenger bank
Formerly part of Lloyds Banking Group, TSB Bank was thrown from the Big Four into challenger bank status following a European Commission ruling in 2013. Two years later, the lender accepted a takeover offer from Spain-based Sabadell. What has changed in the bank in the interim? Patrick Brusnahan writes
Whats the score with credit ratings?
Patrick Brusnahan investigates the current credit scoring scene. Is the sector developing as quickly as the rest of financial services? With certain scandals drawing unwanted attention to the field, are consumers finally getting the long-awaited fairness when it comes to credit? Or is the reputation unwarranted?