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"Going Mobile. Local executive carves niche as national expert on fast-growing banking-industry technology trend" - Scott Olson, Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ)

"Brandon McGee, the industry's unofficial ambassador for mobile banking" 

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Mobile Banking Updates - Dec 12

Smartphone Mobile Banking Use Approaches 50%
"ABI research has announced that about 50% of smartphone users are planning to use their devices for mobile banking, including mobile shopping. A parallel announcement this week highlighted the ABI survey findings when Wells Fargo began rolling out its mobile banking pilot. In its survey of 2,000 consumer technology users, ABI said nearly half of the responding smartphone users said they already or will soon use their phones for mobile shopping. A slightly higher percentage -- 53% -- use or intend to use their smartphones for mobile banking."

Accumulate unveils m-banking application security tech
"Accumulate launch the Safe Frame Library making today's mobile banking reaching the security level needed to enable mobile services, like monetary transfers and agreement signing."

Chase Introduces Mobile Banking App For Android
"Chase announced today that its new Chase Mobile Android Application with Chase QuickDeposit SM allows Android smartphone users to track their Chase account activity, deposit checks, and pay bills and credit cards whenever and wherever they want."

Wells Fargo to Roll Out Mobile Payments Pilot; Visa Demonstrating Capability at CARTES 2010
"Continuing its leadership in the mobile banking space, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) is rolling out its Visa® (NYSE:V) microSD mobile payment pilot. This San Francisco based pilot will include 200 Wells Fargo team members who are also users of specific BlackBerry® smartphones and iPhone™ models."

Study: Bank Of America Is Tops In Mobile
"Bank of America may still be in the public doghouse for the federal bailout money it received, but one thing the financial services provider is doing right is its mobile Web site, according to a study.

Mobile Web banking is no longer the poor sibling of downloadable mobile apps, according to Change Sciences Group, which also evaluated the sites of BB&T, Chase, ING Direct and PNC. The 70-page report looks at the current state of the art of mobile Web banking and placed Bank of America at the top of those evaluated."

Kenyan bank unveils mobile banking
"Faulu Kenya has introduced mobile banking where customers can open and operate their bank accounts, reports Daily Nation. Customers can transfer money within accounts and across mobile networks and do automatic and instant loan applications among others."

How the Mobile Web Will Change Mobile Banking
"As smartphone use rises, banks are looking for ways to help people bank on-the-go and build loyalty. But few banks have invested heavily in mobile web technology, opting instead to develop device-specific downloadable mobile apps. According to a new report released today by web researchers Change Sciences Group, this is likely to change."

Salin Bank Announces Availability of E-Statements, Mobile Banking
"Family owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is pleased to announce the launch of two new banking applications and tools for its clients. The first application is the addition of e-statements. Designed as part of Salin Bank’s “green” initiative, e-statements will significantly reduce paper waste, as well as offer added convenience for clients. To sign up for e-statements, clients may go to Salin Bank’s Web site www.salin.com."

How the Mobile Web Will Change Mobile Banking
"As smartphone use rises, banks are looking for ways to help people bank on-the-go and build loyalty. But few banks have invested heavily in mobile web technology, opting instead to develop device-specific downloadable mobile apps. According to a new report released today by web researchers Change Sciences Group, this is likely to change."

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