Digital technology and the rise of Gen Z are fueling a massive transformation in banking...
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Digital technology and the rise of Gen Z are fueling a massive transformation in banking

Consumers are increasingly gravitating toward personal finance management and digital-only features. To remain competitive, incumbents have had to keep a close eye on emerging fintech plays, as well as reexamine their own offerings to adapt to consumers’ changing preferences.

As a part of our Banking coverage, Business Insider Intelligence has identified some of the most impactful trends reshaping the landscape.

Here are 5 factors transforming the banking industry:

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1. Digital- and mobile-first banking

  • Neobanks are digital-only, which means they aren’t saddled by traditional banking technology and costly networks of physical branches, and can offer considerably cheaper and more transparent fee structures
  • 70% of US respondents to Business Insider Intelligence’s Mobile Banking Competitive Edge Study say that mobile banking has become the primary way they access their accounts
  • Neobanks’ customer growth shows they’re winning over the masses: San Francisco-based Chime is adding more accounts per month than Wells Fargo or Citi

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2. Online mortgage lending

  • US mortgage debt accounted for 68% of the total household debt at the beginning of 2019
  • 47% of consumers would be comfortable applying online for a primary mortgage
  • Fintech mortgage lenders are 20% quicker at processing mortgage originations than traditional lenders

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3. Blockchain technology

  • Financial institutions are investing about $1.7 billion annually in blockchain technology
  • JPMorgan’s Interbank Information Network is the industry’s largest bank-led blockchain project and has attracted over 250 banks
  • HSBC's forex trading initiative FX Everywhere went live in 2019 after reducing costs by 25% in its initial trial

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4. A shifting regulatory landscape

  • Regulators in the UK have handed out more than 15 banking licenses to neobanks
  • Open banking regulations in Europe have forced incumbents to open up their APIs and authorize third-party providers to access customer-permitted data
  • Banking regulations will open up new revenue streams that could reach $2 billion in 2024

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5. Generation Z

  • There are 68 million Gen Zers in the US, holding up to $143 million in buying power
  • Financial service providers need to offer products that are digital-native: 46% of Gen Zers can’t go more than an hour without checking their phones, and 59% use technology for as many tasks as possible
  • More than half of Gen Zers use digital wallets at least once a month for purchasing

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