Top 10 Retail Banking Trends and Predictions For 2019

Despite recent uncertainty in the financial markets, the economic outlook for the banking industry remains positive. Regulatory forces are encouraging innovation and new digital technologies provide opportunities to improve customer experiences. There are strong indications that banking organizations worldwide understand the primary trends impacting the industry as well as the actions that are needed to respond to competitive pressures. The question is whether banks and credit unions will prioritize the deployment of human and financial resources to respond to these changes. Will legacy financial institutions embrace change, take appropriate risks and disrupt themselves to meet the needs of consumers, small businesses and corporate customers.