Mobile Banking Updates - Sept 27

M&T adds to customer app
"M and T Bank’s mobile banking app now offers customizable alerts for customers who want to stay up-to-date on account information and check card activity. The Buffalo bank announced the new alerts Sept. 17. Customers, who can receive text messages, emails and notifications through the app regarding account balances, withdrawals and deposits, cleared checks and M&T Visa check card transactions, can sign up for the alerts through M&T’s web banking site, through the bank’s customer service phone line or at a local branch."

Bank of America's wild patents on live-video analysis could reinvent mobile banking, shopping and more
"A bunch of new patent applications from Bank of America reveal that the company's R&D lab has been working on new mobile technologies that would enable smartphone users to analyze their environment with their smartphone's video camera; recognize the objects around them, including those with embedded sensors; and generate automatic budgeting and wish lists."

Regions Bank Upgrades Mobile Apps and Adds Mobile Access to Regions Cashback Rewards®
"Regions Bank (NYS: RF) is bringing a simpler and improved way of managing your finances to its Mobile Banking platform. With the introduction of new apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry, Regions is upgrading its mobile experience with faster products and a streamlined user experience. In addition to the enhancements, Regions is also rolling out a new, retina display optimized iPad app."

Banks deploy Fiserv mobile apps
"Fiserv Inc., a global provider of financial services technology solutions, announced that more than 1,100 financial institutions have selected mobile banking solutions from the company. Fiserv's flagship mobile banking and payment platform, Mobiliti, currently powers mobile financial services for millions of consumers at banks and credit unions on five continents across the globe. The number of accounts supported by the platform is growing an average of 10 percent each month, reflecting the growing consumer demand for mobile banking and payments technology."