Apiture Accelerate 2025 brought together the brightest minds in banking, fintech, and technology innovation to explore how the industry is evolving to meet the needs of a digital-first world. Through engaging panels, thought-provoking sessions, and conversations with community financial institutions, InvestiFi came away with fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Digital transformation isn’t a one-time project—it’s a mindset. For years, your community financial institution has likely been working to modernize digital channels, enhance customer experiences, and compete with larger financial institutions. We explore the latest challenges and opportunities in digital banking and share actionable steps to ensure your institution stays relevant, competitive, and growth-focused in 2025 and beyond.
Guest blogger Tammy Bangs from ID Dataweb discusses data decay and how this issue can affect financial institutions. The solution is to detect bad data during batch directory cleanup. Learn more in this blog.
Many financial institutions view bank statements primarily as compliance tools—required documents that serve as records of account activity. However, as one of the most consistent and direct touchpoints a financial institution has with its customers, bank statements can reinforce trust, strengthen relationships, and elevate an institution’s brand. Learn more in this blog from our partner, HC3.
Today’s consumers expect more than traditional services from their financial institutions, including personalized tools, actionable insights, and solutions that align with their financial goals. Learn more in this guest blog from Apiture's financial wellness partner, SavvyMoney.
Modern digital banking tools and experiences are critical for attracting younger consumers, and a majority of these individuals say digital banking is at the core of their banking preferences, according to The Harris Poll. In this blog, you'll learn how to better attract and retain younger consumers.
Financial institutions need to implement advanced security strategies that include real-time monitoring, threat intelligence, and community collaboration to combat fraud effectively. By harnessing advanced fraud detection capabilities and fostering a united front in a proactive mindset and approach, DefenseStorm helps financial institutions reduce risks while maintaining transaction speed and ensuring a positive customer experience.
Only a small percentage of millennials have chosen community banks (6%) or credit unions (8%) as their primary institution. However, 44% of millennial-run businesses are likely to switch primary institutions in the next two years — and more than half (55%) would prefer to bank with a community bank or credit union if it offered products and capabilities similar to a large bank. If your financial institution looks to expand in this key business segment, consider the following four key strategies to help you stand out.
How do you leverage data sources to provide the most value for your account holders? We’ve compiled four digital banking use cases to show how you can tap into the vast potential of your available data. Each demonstrates a realistic initiative and its projected financial impact.
Consumers are counting on institutions to invest more in cybersecurity and employ security measures like multi-factor authentication to protect their money and confidential information. Financial institutions must prioritize a strong security strategy to maintain consumer trust, retain existing account holders, and attract younger generations who prioritize fraud prevention.
In a challenging marketplace, 30% of Gen Z and 21% of millennials aren’t even aware they can join a credit union. Discover ways your credit union can attract this valuable segment.
'Tis the season to be wary as fraudsters threaten to cast a shadow on the holiday season with increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Help protect your customers and members with advice from our partners at DefenseStorm, provider of built-for-banking cyber risk and real-time fraud detection solutions.
