Goldman Sachs opens up Marcus Insights to all consumers

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October 31, 2020 Goldman Sachs made Marcus Insights available to anyone, including consumers who aren't existing customers. Goldman's free suite of personal finance management (PFM) tools dubbed Marcus Insights is now available to any iOS, Android, or web user, regardless of whether they are a customer of Goldman Sachs' digital-only offshoot. With the wider launch of Marcus Insights, existing savings or loan customers can choose to aggregate their external account information and use Marcus to stay on top of their entire financial lives. Offering Marcus Insights to noncustomers for free is also a bold customer acquisition strategy that could draw new clients into the Marcus fold. Business Insider Intelligence's Gregory Magana has the full story. BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS Apple continues to close IDFA back doors, banning hashed email identification Developers are scrambling for alternatives to Apple's Identifier for Advertisers as the updated rollout approaches—but Apple keeps vetoing options. Read More → Starling has reaffirmed that it's on track to turn a profit by the end of 2020 Starling's chief growth officer announced the neobank is positioned it to hit its 2021 profitability target even despite the coronavirus pandemic. Read More → US holiday ecommerce sales will surge over 35 percent this year US consumers will spend $190.47 billion this year on holiday ecommerce purchases, representing an incremental $50 billion in sales versus 2019. Read More → T-Mobile will likely remain intact after Quibi's demise T-Mobile will emerge relatively unscathed from the Quibi failure, thanks to the carrier's diversified, risk-averse media strategy. Read More → AMD's deal with Xilinx could help it take market share away from Intel AMD's $35 billion deal to purchase Xilinx could help it steal more market share away from Intel, which is suffering from 7nm production delays. Read More → Chinese fintech giant Lufax is seeking $2.4 billion US IPO Lufax hopes to go public in the US, aiming to raise $2.4 billion at a valuation of around $30 billion, and expects to start trading on October 30. Read More → Teladoc reports sky-high Q3 earnings ahead of mega-merger with Livongo Teladoc saw surging demand for its virtual care services in Q3, on the heels of an anticipated $18.5 billion mega-merger with Livongo. Read More → Lyra Health and Calm join forces to attract more employer customers Lyra Health and Calm partnered to combine Lyra's mental health services with Calm's app-based suite of mindfulness, sleep, and meditation offerings. Read More → Amex builds on cardmember rewards offerings with Uber Amex is expanding its existing partnership with food delivery and ride-hailing platform Uber for US consumer Platinum, Gold, and Green cardholders. Read More → How the 2020 election will impact the application of Section 230 Senate Republicans and Democrats want to reform Section 230 to exercise control over acceptable online content moderation, but for different reasons. Read More → RESEARCH IN FOCUS Hybrid Robo-Advisors Insider Intelligence examines hybrid robo-advisors' operational benefits for incumbents looking to diversify their offerings, and highlights how the pandemic has affected such companies. The report defines a maturity model for hybrid robo-advisors to showcase important features and capabilities that incumbents should take note of to find success. Get the full report → The AVOD Ecosystem Insider Intelligence examines the expanding range of major, growing, emergent, or forthcoming ad-supported OTT services in the US. This report looks at how ad spending is growing on ad-supported streaming, based on the rise of connected-TV advertising, and why cord-cutting is likely to drive additional spend. Get the full report → Enterprise Security in the Coronavirus Pandemic Era Insider Intelligence explains the Zero Trust concept, how it leverages user identity along with policy enforcement mechanisms, and why it is gaining traction with enterprises in the post-pandemic era. The report explores pandemic-driven trends in remote work and cybercrime, and highlights enterprises' challenges in responding, with a particular focus on VPN technology. Get the full report → BECOME A SUBSCRIBER Did you know the Daily is just a preview of everything Business Insider Intelligence has to offer? Our Briefing subscriptions deliver analysis on the biggest trends and decisions shaping the future of a specific industry. Stay on top and subscribe today to receive: A cornerstone industry report Daily Morning newsletters Opportunities to join the conversation Get Started Today → FOLLOW US Email sent to: [email protected] Manage your email preferences | Unsubscribe | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy © 2020 Insider Inc. 1 Liberty Plaza, New York, NY 10006