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New! This study is a three-component initiative designed to identify the best opportunities to increase core deposits. This study will capture the deposit behaviors in three business customer sales ranges, analyze deposit balances, and size and identify opportunities.
Timely guidance to support growth strategy!
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Podcast: "Mobile Banking for Middle Market"
Video/Audio podcast recordings of the September 2019 First Friday are now available! Free to licensed clients in MyBarlow or available for sale.
Zelle® for Small Business Study
NEW! After much anticipation, Zelle® is now servicing small businesses. This initiative will uncover how four financial institutions are deploying Zelle® for small business customers. Testing will focus on the functionality and user experience using the mobile application at Bank of America, Chase, Regions and U.S. Bank.
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Analyst's Journal - Sep 18, 2019
Getting Noticed in New Markets: U.S. Bank, JPMorgan Chase and PNC May Be Onto Something
U.S. Bank, JPMorgan Chase and PNC, among many other large national banks, have announced plans...
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