Posts Tagged Brett King

  • Kicking the branch habit Kicking the branch habit

    OPINION In a world where the bank is no longer a place you go, and banking has become something you just do ('Banking's new normal), the role of branches is back in the spotlight. The prospect of closing branches — always a sensitive political issue— has returned, following the release of ...

  • Pie charts in your face Pie charts in your face

    Getting graphical information such as pie charts from your bank might be useful, but personalising it could really add true relevance BY BRETT KING At Finovate Europe recently we saw a lot of what I would generally classify as 'me too' Personal Financial Management efforts. While there were ...

  • Substance over style Substance over style

    OPINION The recent launch of the iPad2 did not disappoint Apple fans, with enough new additions to keep technology analysts entertained. Focus will now turn to the iPhone 5 and ongoing speculation it will include NFC technology to enable payments. The fact each new Apple release receives so mu...

  • Banking goes postal Banking goes postal

    Sure, Australia Post has more than 3,300 outlets, but that alone is not enough to attract and retain banking customers BY CHARIS PALMER Australia Post should focus on niche banking segments and direct channels if it is to offer a real banking alternative, say leading financial services consu...