Building the 'Intelligent Bank' of the Future

The status quo in retail banking is tottering. This has forced banks and credit unions to modify their business models, re-prioritize investments, change products and services offered and ramp up innovation efforts. There has also been a rethinking of distribution options, with digital channels significantly increasing in importance. These shifts are reflected in the sixth iteration of a study of the future of retail banking conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, on behalf of Temenos. Until recently, the changes in consumer behavior were believed to be the primary impetus for changes in retail banking strategies.