Retail banks around the world are facing intense margin pressure, slow
balance sheet growth, an uncertain economic outlook and a growing
threat from new entrants, especially in the payments arena. Banks are
also confronted with growing regulatory costs and increasing demands
for greater fairness and clarity in their interactions with customers.
Customers are becoming less loyal and increasingly likely to use multiple banks. The proportion of customers planning to switch banks has risen from 7% to 12% globally since 2011. Dissatisfaction with high fees is the primary driver of increased attrition rates in several major markets. Additionally, customers are intensifying their search for the best rates and products by using more banks - the number with only one bank has dropped from 41% to 31%, while those with three or more banks has increased from 21% to 32%. This trend towards "multi-banking" is being seen in mature markets and is even higher in emerging markets.
This document discusses trends in customer loyalty in retail banking globally. Key points include:
- Customers are conducting over 50% of banking interactions through digital channels like mobile apps and websites in most countries surveyed. Mobile is the most used channel.
- "Omnichannel" customers who use both digital and physical channels have higher loyalty and purchase more products than customers relying on a single channel.
- However, over 1/3 of customers purchased a new banking product from a competitor in the past year, showing potential for banks to improve sales through digital channels.
The document discusses customer loyalty in retail banking across Asia Pacific. It finds that customers are using multiple banks instead of just their main bank and have relatively few products with their main bank. There is a gap between what customers expect in terms of recognition and rewards for loyalty and what banks are delivering. The document suggests banks can increase loyalty by incentivizing and rewarding customers for multiple product holdings through loyalty programs and by managing customer expectations about loyalty programs.
Canadian banks have achieved high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, with 70% of customers very satisfied with their primary bank and 71% having been with their bank for over a decade. However, some customers have switched banks in recent years, particularly younger customers. To maintain loyalty and reduce switching, the survey identifies three key areas banks should focus on:
1. Get the basics right - Customers expect their personal information to be secure and issues to be resolved promptly. Failure in these areas makes customers much more likely to switch banks.
2. Put the personal in personal banking - Customers want more personalized service and rewards for loyalty through product bundling.
3. Change channels with the customer - Banks need
Banks have an opportunity to improve the customer experience in 3 key areas:
1. Make banking simple and clear by increasing transparency around fees and improving communications. Fees and unclear communications were common reasons for customers switching banks.
2. Help customers make decisions in a complex environment by providing more and better advice. Customers are willing to do more business with banks that help simplify financial decisions.
3. Work with customers when problems arise by enhancing problem resolution. Solving issues in a way that leaves customers feeling advocated for can increase trust and loyalty.
Improving the customer experience across channels and addressing pain points like fees, advice and problem resolution can help banks increase advocacy, open more accounts, and defend against competitors.
This document summarizes the key findings from EY's 2014 Global Consumer Banking Survey. Some of the main points include:
1. Customer trust and advocacy are important drivers of growth for banks. Customers with complete trust in their primary bank are much more likely to recommend them.
2. Customer experience is a key factor influencing trust and advocacy. Customers cited how they are treated and quality of communications as important reasons for trust. Experience also influenced account openings and closings.
3. Banks can improve the customer experience by making banking simple and clear, providing helpful advice, and resolving problems well. Specifically, banks should improve fee transparency, mobile and online banking, and customer service.
Our 2012 World Retail Banking Report offers a mechanism for better understanding customers,
as well as a prescription for navigating the current terrain. Our Customer Experience Index
proved to be an effective indicator of customer loyalty, which is an essential element of retaining and
attracting customers.
Customers are becoming less loyal and increasingly likely to use multiple banks. The proportion of customers planning to switch banks has risen from 7% to 12% globally since 2011. Dissatisfaction with high fees is the primary driver of increased attrition rates in several major markets. Additionally, customers are intensifying their search for the best rates and products by using more banks - the number with only one bank has dropped from 41% to 31%, while those with three or more banks has increased from 21% to 32%. This trend towards "multi-banking" is being seen in mature markets and is even higher in emerging markets.
This document discusses trends in customer loyalty in retail banking globally. Key points include:
- Customers are conducting over 50% of banking interactions through digital channels like mobile apps and websites in most countries surveyed. Mobile is the most used channel.
- "Omnichannel" customers who use both digital and physical channels have higher loyalty and purchase more products than customers relying on a single channel.
- However, over 1/3 of customers purchased a new banking product from a competitor in the past year, showing potential for banks to improve sales through digital channels.
The document discusses customer loyalty in retail banking across Asia Pacific. It finds that customers are using multiple banks instead of just their main bank and have relatively few products with their main bank. There is a gap between what customers expect in terms of recognition and rewards for loyalty and what banks are delivering. The document suggests banks can increase loyalty by incentivizing and rewarding customers for multiple product holdings through loyalty programs and by managing customer expectations about loyalty programs.
Canadian banks have achieved high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, with 70% of customers very satisfied with their primary bank and 71% having been with their bank for over a decade. However, some customers have switched banks in recent years, particularly younger customers. To maintain loyalty and reduce switching, the survey identifies three key areas banks should focus on:
1. Get the basics right - Customers expect their personal information to be secure and issues to be resolved promptly. Failure in these areas makes customers much more likely to switch banks.
2. Put the personal in personal banking - Customers want more personalized service and rewards for loyalty through product bundling.
3. Change channels with the customer - Banks need
Banks have an opportunity to improve the customer experience in 3 key areas:
1. Make banking simple and clear by increasing transparency around fees and improving communications. Fees and unclear communications were common reasons for customers switching banks.
2. Help customers make decisions in a complex environment by providing more and better advice. Customers are willing to do more business with banks that help simplify financial decisions.
3. Work with customers when problems arise by enhancing problem resolution. Solving issues in a way that leaves customers feeling advocated for can increase trust and loyalty.
Improving the customer experience across channels and addressing pain points like fees, advice and problem resolution can help banks increase advocacy, open more accounts, and defend against competitors.
This document summarizes the key findings from EY's 2014 Global Consumer Banking Survey. Some of the main points include:
1. Customer trust and advocacy are important drivers of growth for banks. Customers with complete trust in their primary bank are much more likely to recommend them.
2. Customer experience is a key factor influencing trust and advocacy. Customers cited how they are treated and quality of communications as important reasons for trust. Experience also influenced account openings and closings.
3. Banks can improve the customer experience by making banking simple and clear, providing helpful advice, and resolving problems well. Specifically, banks should improve fee transparency, mobile and online banking, and customer service.
Our 2012 World Retail Banking Report offers a mechanism for better understanding customers,
as well as a prescription for navigating the current terrain. Our Customer Experience Index
proved to be an effective indicator of customer loyalty, which is an essential element of retaining and
attracting customers.
Relationship Banking 2.0: Sustained Profitability in a Time of TurmoilPaul McAdam
The retail banking industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Originally built on a business model valuing proximity, rigid product selection and face-to-face interactions, it is rapidly evolving to a customer-centric model in which consumers can get personalized information and services on demand with a few chocks of a mouse or, increasingly, a few taps on a smartphone screen. The shift to this consumer-centric perspective is the cornerstone of the profitable relationship-driven model.
Welcome to the customer revolution - how insurers can drive profitability and...EY
EY's customer centricity presentation shows how insurers can drive profitability and market leadership through better customer relationships and a focus on innovation.
For more information on the journey insurer's are taking towards customer centricity including results of EY's Global Consumer Insurance Survey 2012 report "Voice of the Customer", visit: http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Industries/Financial-Services/Insurance/The-journey-toward-greater-customer-centricity
The document discusses strategies for financial institutions to gain customer loyalty. It notes that institutions currently use promotions, advertisements, and sales calls to attract customers. Research found that customers are more loyal if fees are limited and the bank is convenient and easy to use online/mobile. The document recommends that institutions build trust with customers by focusing on customer satisfaction, being friendly and convenient, and having a customer-led perspective to improve their brand image and loyalty. Risks of not retaining customers include losing profits and shareholders.
The document summarizes findings from the 2013 World Retail Banking Report. It finds that while customer experiences improved modestly in 2013, less than half of banking customers say they are likely to stay with their current bank. Customer retention is most strongly correlated with having a positive customer experience. The report also finds that channels, such as mobile banking, have strong potential to differentiate banks and attract customers if banks can deliver a consistent experience across channels.
The document summarizes findings from the 2013 World Retail Banking Report. It finds that while customer experiences improved modestly in 2013, less than half of banking customers say they are likely to stay with their current bank. Customer retention is most strongly correlated with having a positive customer experience. The report also finds that channels, such as mobile banking, have strong potential to differentiate banks and attract customers if banks can deliver a consistent experience across channels.
Banks are facing disruption from new digital entrants and changing customer behaviors. A survey of 4,000 banking customers found that over a quarter would consider a branchless digital bank, and nearly half would bank with non-financial companies they do business with like Amazon or Apple. Younger customers especially want banking services that are seamlessly integrated across digital and in-person channels, and expect their bank to proactively recommend products and help manage their finances. To respond, banks need to become truly omnichannel, extend their ecosystem of services, and offer digital personalized financial advice to stay relevant and build loyalty among changing customer demands.
Customer satisfaction and retention of private sector bankshimaniag
The document discusses customer satisfaction and retention in private sector banks in the Kumaon region of India. It notes that banks must focus on customer retention to gain a strategic advantage in today's competitive banking environment. The hypothesis is that customer satisfaction has a positive impact on customer retention. A survey was conducted of 520 bank customers in Haldwani and Nainital using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire to understand the relationship between customer satisfaction and retention.
Customer experience maturity in banking martin dowsonMartin Dowson
The document discusses customer experience management in banking. It notes that customer experience is important for revenue growth and that customer attitudes toward banks have shifted, decreasing trust and increasing the importance of personal relationships. It then discusses customer experience maturity levels from 1-5, noting that most companies are not yet at level 3, where customer needs are understood. Finally, it lists critical success factors like monitoring interactions, sharing customer insights, and aligning strategy with customer segments.
This document provides a summary of key consumer credit insights from a survey of over 2,500 UK consumers in the first half of 2016. Some of the main findings include:
- Overall consumer satisfaction with consumer credit providers was high, with 87% of consumers rating their provider positively. However, 9% felt they had been lent too much debt.
- Credit reports and credit brokers received the highest marks for treating customers fairly and providing value for money, while short-term credit providers saw the most variability in customer advocacy scores.
- Mobile apps and easy application processes are important to consumers in choosing providers, and understanding product details is an area that could be improved, particularly for credit reports.
U.S. Retail Banking: Prescriptions for Channel Integration and BeyondCognizant
To achieve the dual goals of satisfying tech-savvy customers and boosting the bottom line, banks must first lay the foundation for integrated channels and fulfillment processes. Here is how they can embark on this two-laned path.
The document discusses trends affecting marketing and customer service, including:
1) Customers are more demanding and volatile, with high expectations yet low satisfaction.
2) Customer interactions are complex with many touchpoints across channels.
3) Marketing must own the growth agenda and transform to address these new dynamics.
The document discusses managing stakeholder relationships in the UK financial services sector. It analyzes consumer needs and how well banks meet those needs compared to other industries. Banks perform well rationally but could improve emotionally. The Co-operative bank leads in meeting both rational and emotional needs through its focus on ethics and culture. Communications play a key role in maintaining relationships as direct customer interactions decrease. Top banks like First Direct and Nationwide perform well but all banks can improve complaint resolution and use of social media.
Insurance companies are great at acquisition but bad at retention. Jack Morton offers our unique POV and 5 ways insurance brands can keep more customers.
The survey of over 500 US consumers found that customer service is the most important factor when selecting a bank. While online banking is the most used channel, nearly 40% still conduct business in person at branches. Customer loyalty is low, with only 20% feeling their bank understands their needs. The findings suggest banks need multichannel strategies and better use of customer data to improve personalization and increase loyalty.
Building customer loyalty in retail bankingSeymourSloan
Building loyalty within your customer base is essential as a platform for growth and in the face of the challenges from disruptors banks have no choice.
Operationalizing Customer Centricity: A Prescription for Building Brand Loyal...Cognizant
1) Healthcare payers are not meeting customer expectations for personalized, high-quality service across multiple channels. Customers want seamless experiences similar to other industries like retail.
2) To improve customer satisfaction and build loyalty, payers must redesign processes to be member-centric and deliver consistent experiences across all touchpoints using data and technologies.
3) By operationalizing member centricity, payers can gain insights into customer needs, improve processes, increase retention and sales, and reduce costs - leading to competitive advantage.
Relationship between Social bonds and Customer value in commercial Banks in K...inventionjournals
This study sought to empirically examine the influence of social bonds on customer value in commercial banks in Kenya. The social bonds examined in this study are communication with customers (CC), creation of friendship (CF) and social support (SS). The study sample consists of 384 respondents with a response rate of 78.1 per cent. Data was analyzed by employing correlation and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that social bonds are positively associated with customer value in commercial banks in Kenya. The generalization of the findings is limited as the study focused only on a single industry in Kenya. Based on the findings, companies employing social bonds strategies should focus on improving the usefulness of the social bonds to customers by creating opportunities to strengthen social relationships. This study successfully extends the relationship marketing strategies in the context of customer value by incorporating communication with customers, creation of friendship and social support constructs. This extended relationship marketing model is developed to achieve the greater understanding of customer acceptance of social bonding strategy in Kenya’s commercial banks. In conclusion, the model in this study presents a considerable improvement in explanatory power.
This document provides information about internet banking. It discusses how internet banking works and the steps to access a bank account online. Some key points:
- Internet banking allows customers to perform transactions like checking balances, transferring funds, and paying bills through a bank's website.
- ICICI was the first bank in India to offer internet banking in 1997.
- To register for internet banking, customers provide their login details to the bank. They will need a password or authentication code to access their accounts online.
- The document outlines the typical 7 steps to log in and use internet banking, as well as the benefits like convenience and speed. It also mentions risks like hackers stealing login credentials or money through fake banking
This document discusses different types of costs that are relevant for managerial accounting. It defines costs and classifies them based on the type of organization. For manufacturing organizations, the three main components of product cost are direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. Costs are also classified as either product costs, which are involved in manufacturing goods, or period costs like selling and administrative expenses. The document outlines how costs flow through financial statements and how they are classified for management control purposes, such as variable vs. fixed or direct vs. indirect costs.
This document discusses how social media influences political involvement. It presents research questions about the influence of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and blogs on political opinions and whether college students are more politically involved on campus or at home. It then outlines the methodology, including a questionnaire, and presents some preliminary findings showing high social media usage and an increase in younger voter turnout from 2008.
Relationship Banking 2.0: Sustained Profitability in a Time of TurmoilPaul McAdam
The retail banking industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Originally built on a business model valuing proximity, rigid product selection and face-to-face interactions, it is rapidly evolving to a customer-centric model in which consumers can get personalized information and services on demand with a few chocks of a mouse or, increasingly, a few taps on a smartphone screen. The shift to this consumer-centric perspective is the cornerstone of the profitable relationship-driven model.
Welcome to the customer revolution - how insurers can drive profitability and...EY
EY's customer centricity presentation shows how insurers can drive profitability and market leadership through better customer relationships and a focus on innovation.
For more information on the journey insurer's are taking towards customer centricity including results of EY's Global Consumer Insurance Survey 2012 report "Voice of the Customer", visit: http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Industries/Financial-Services/Insurance/The-journey-toward-greater-customer-centricity
The document discusses strategies for financial institutions to gain customer loyalty. It notes that institutions currently use promotions, advertisements, and sales calls to attract customers. Research found that customers are more loyal if fees are limited and the bank is convenient and easy to use online/mobile. The document recommends that institutions build trust with customers by focusing on customer satisfaction, being friendly and convenient, and having a customer-led perspective to improve their brand image and loyalty. Risks of not retaining customers include losing profits and shareholders.
The document summarizes findings from the 2013 World Retail Banking Report. It finds that while customer experiences improved modestly in 2013, less than half of banking customers say they are likely to stay with their current bank. Customer retention is most strongly correlated with having a positive customer experience. The report also finds that channels, such as mobile banking, have strong potential to differentiate banks and attract customers if banks can deliver a consistent experience across channels.
The document summarizes findings from the 2013 World Retail Banking Report. It finds that while customer experiences improved modestly in 2013, less than half of banking customers say they are likely to stay with their current bank. Customer retention is most strongly correlated with having a positive customer experience. The report also finds that channels, such as mobile banking, have strong potential to differentiate banks and attract customers if banks can deliver a consistent experience across channels.
Banks are facing disruption from new digital entrants and changing customer behaviors. A survey of 4,000 banking customers found that over a quarter would consider a branchless digital bank, and nearly half would bank with non-financial companies they do business with like Amazon or Apple. Younger customers especially want banking services that are seamlessly integrated across digital and in-person channels, and expect their bank to proactively recommend products and help manage their finances. To respond, banks need to become truly omnichannel, extend their ecosystem of services, and offer digital personalized financial advice to stay relevant and build loyalty among changing customer demands.
Customer satisfaction and retention of private sector bankshimaniag
The document discusses customer satisfaction and retention in private sector banks in the Kumaon region of India. It notes that banks must focus on customer retention to gain a strategic advantage in today's competitive banking environment. The hypothesis is that customer satisfaction has a positive impact on customer retention. A survey was conducted of 520 bank customers in Haldwani and Nainital using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire to understand the relationship between customer satisfaction and retention.
Customer experience maturity in banking martin dowsonMartin Dowson
The document discusses customer experience management in banking. It notes that customer experience is important for revenue growth and that customer attitudes toward banks have shifted, decreasing trust and increasing the importance of personal relationships. It then discusses customer experience maturity levels from 1-5, noting that most companies are not yet at level 3, where customer needs are understood. Finally, it lists critical success factors like monitoring interactions, sharing customer insights, and aligning strategy with customer segments.
This document provides a summary of key consumer credit insights from a survey of over 2,500 UK consumers in the first half of 2016. Some of the main findings include:
- Overall consumer satisfaction with consumer credit providers was high, with 87% of consumers rating their provider positively. However, 9% felt they had been lent too much debt.
- Credit reports and credit brokers received the highest marks for treating customers fairly and providing value for money, while short-term credit providers saw the most variability in customer advocacy scores.
- Mobile apps and easy application processes are important to consumers in choosing providers, and understanding product details is an area that could be improved, particularly for credit reports.
U.S. Retail Banking: Prescriptions for Channel Integration and BeyondCognizant
To achieve the dual goals of satisfying tech-savvy customers and boosting the bottom line, banks must first lay the foundation for integrated channels and fulfillment processes. Here is how they can embark on this two-laned path.
The document discusses trends affecting marketing and customer service, including:
1) Customers are more demanding and volatile, with high expectations yet low satisfaction.
2) Customer interactions are complex with many touchpoints across channels.
3) Marketing must own the growth agenda and transform to address these new dynamics.
The document discusses managing stakeholder relationships in the UK financial services sector. It analyzes consumer needs and how well banks meet those needs compared to other industries. Banks perform well rationally but could improve emotionally. The Co-operative bank leads in meeting both rational and emotional needs through its focus on ethics and culture. Communications play a key role in maintaining relationships as direct customer interactions decrease. Top banks like First Direct and Nationwide perform well but all banks can improve complaint resolution and use of social media.
Insurance companies are great at acquisition but bad at retention. Jack Morton offers our unique POV and 5 ways insurance brands can keep more customers.
The survey of over 500 US consumers found that customer service is the most important factor when selecting a bank. While online banking is the most used channel, nearly 40% still conduct business in person at branches. Customer loyalty is low, with only 20% feeling their bank understands their needs. The findings suggest banks need multichannel strategies and better use of customer data to improve personalization and increase loyalty.
Building customer loyalty in retail bankingSeymourSloan
Building loyalty within your customer base is essential as a platform for growth and in the face of the challenges from disruptors banks have no choice.
Operationalizing Customer Centricity: A Prescription for Building Brand Loyal...Cognizant
1) Healthcare payers are not meeting customer expectations for personalized, high-quality service across multiple channels. Customers want seamless experiences similar to other industries like retail.
2) To improve customer satisfaction and build loyalty, payers must redesign processes to be member-centric and deliver consistent experiences across all touchpoints using data and technologies.
3) By operationalizing member centricity, payers can gain insights into customer needs, improve processes, increase retention and sales, and reduce costs - leading to competitive advantage.
Relationship between Social bonds and Customer value in commercial Banks in K...inventionjournals
This study sought to empirically examine the influence of social bonds on customer value in commercial banks in Kenya. The social bonds examined in this study are communication with customers (CC), creation of friendship (CF) and social support (SS). The study sample consists of 384 respondents with a response rate of 78.1 per cent. Data was analyzed by employing correlation and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that social bonds are positively associated with customer value in commercial banks in Kenya. The generalization of the findings is limited as the study focused only on a single industry in Kenya. Based on the findings, companies employing social bonds strategies should focus on improving the usefulness of the social bonds to customers by creating opportunities to strengthen social relationships. This study successfully extends the relationship marketing strategies in the context of customer value by incorporating communication with customers, creation of friendship and social support constructs. This extended relationship marketing model is developed to achieve the greater understanding of customer acceptance of social bonding strategy in Kenya’s commercial banks. In conclusion, the model in this study presents a considerable improvement in explanatory power.
This document provides information about internet banking. It discusses how internet banking works and the steps to access a bank account online. Some key points:
- Internet banking allows customers to perform transactions like checking balances, transferring funds, and paying bills through a bank's website.
- ICICI was the first bank in India to offer internet banking in 1997.
- To register for internet banking, customers provide their login details to the bank. They will need a password or authentication code to access their accounts online.
- The document outlines the typical 7 steps to log in and use internet banking, as well as the benefits like convenience and speed. It also mentions risks like hackers stealing login credentials or money through fake banking
This document discusses different types of costs that are relevant for managerial accounting. It defines costs and classifies them based on the type of organization. For manufacturing organizations, the three main components of product cost are direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. Costs are also classified as either product costs, which are involved in manufacturing goods, or period costs like selling and administrative expenses. The document outlines how costs flow through financial statements and how they are classified for management control purposes, such as variable vs. fixed or direct vs. indirect costs.
This document discusses how social media influences political involvement. It presents research questions about the influence of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and blogs on political opinions and whether college students are more politically involved on campus or at home. It then outlines the methodology, including a questionnaire, and presents some preliminary findings showing high social media usage and an increase in younger voter turnout from 2008.
A Mom Entrepreneur - Financial FundamentalsLaina Turner
The document is from a website called A Mom Entrepreneur that provides resources and support for women business owners. It discusses how the website aims to connect women who want to succeed in both business and family responsibilities. Several sections provide advice on financial fundamentals for entrepreneurs, including creating budgets, understanding fixed and variable costs, pricing products to meet expenses, and using accounting software. The website also advertises upcoming webinars on time management and networking for entrepreneurs.
This document summarizes an analysis of Zoopla's onboarding process and suggestions for improvement. The analysis found that Zoopla effectively uses principles like picture superiority and clear breadcrumbs, but could improve in areas like call-to-action color choice, advertising placement, page view emphasis, and property detail information provided. The document proposes tactics like differentiating elements visually, emphasizing scarcity more clearly, and providing more initial property details to address these issues and potentially increase engagement and revenue.
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La 1ère minute est cruciale dans l'activation de nouveaux utilisateurs sur votre application mobile. Alors comment les convaincre ? 6 conseils concrets pour faciliter l'appropriation et l'immersion de votre service par vos utilisateurs
Internet banking allows customers to conduct bank transactions online instead of visiting a bank in person. It began in 1981 when four major New York banks offered home banking services using videotext. It provides services like bill payment, credit cards, insurance, and more. Customers can view accounts, transfer funds between accounts, and pay bills online through internet banking. While convenient, security is a concern due to risks like spoofing, eavesdropping, and data alteration. Banks aim to provide valuable services using internet banking while reassuring customers about security.
The document discusses promoting youth entrepreneurship by expanding opportunities and capacity for young people. It notes challenges such as lack of good jobs and declining wages that make entrepreneurship important. The presentation proposes that youth need support developing skills and mindsets to successfully pursue entrepreneurial opportunities through resources like Studio E.
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Internet banking allows customers to access bank accounts and conduct transactions remotely via the internet. It began in 1981 when four major New York City banks offered home banking via videotext. To use internet banking, customers register with their bank and are provided login credentials. They can then log into their bank's secure website to view accounts, transfer funds between accounts, and pay bills. Internet banking offers advantages like lower costs, faster transactions, and increased efficiency and accessibility compared to traditional branch banking. However, security risks must be addressed to protect customers from fraud and theft of personal information.
Did you know that almost 200,000 students have been denied much-needed federal student aid for college, all because of a one-time mistake? Allen Curreri wants to change that, and give every student what the education they deserve. Here's How.
Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship - David HalabiskyOECD CFE
The document discusses supporting youth entrepreneurship through public policy. It covers:
1) An OECD work program on inclusive entrepreneurship, including objectives, outputs, and ongoing work reviewing national youth entrepreneurship policies.
2) Data showing youth have high interest in entrepreneurship but low business creation rates, facing barriers like lack of skills and financing.
3) Key policy action areas to support youth entrepreneurship - building a supportive environment, improving skills, facilitating financing, and coordinating strategies.
4) Examples of good practices from Poland, Belgium, Slovenia, the UK, and Lithuania that deliver entrepreneurship training, financing, and networking to youth.
5) General principles for effective youth entrepreneurship
Ten Mistakes of Entrepreneurs That Kills Their Startups Safa Rashtchy
The document outlines the top ten mistakes that entrepreneurs commonly make. These include: 1) Lacking product-market fit by not properly testing products with customers; 2) Overestimating the size of addressable markets; 3) Underestimating financing needs by being overly optimistic about fundraising; 4) Misjudging traction by mistaking early users for a sustainable base; 5) Underestimating costs of customer acquisition; 6) Underestimating challenges of team building; 7) Underestimating strength of competition; 8) Overestimating own capabilities; 9) Not having contingency plans for risks and failure; and 10) Losing focus on customer needs and problems to solve. The document provides advice on avoiding these
This document discusses information technology and internet banking. It begins by defining information technology and its role in business sectors. It then explains how IT has been applied in the banking sector, allowing customers remote access to accounts and transactions. The document outlines the process of internet banking, including how customers can access centralized bank databases and perform services online. It describes types of internet banking like telephone, online, SMS and mobile banking. Finally, it notes pros of internet banking like convenience and cost-effectiveness, as well as cons around security issues, technical difficulties, and server outages.
Top 10 Spain Universities on Facebook (Infographic)Edarabia.com
Get to know your college better through browsing on their Facebook pages! Here’s a roundup of the best universities in Spain according to Facebook users. Leading the list is SAE Institute Spain with 208,015 Facebook followers, Master Unir is next with 157,014 followers, closely trailed by Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia with 133,183 followers, Universitat de Barcelona with 127,673 followers, the IE Business School with 122,763, Curso TIC paraProfesores F. UNED with 86,933, Berklee Valencia with 80,918, Universidad de Granada with 76,536, Universidad Europa with 75,561, and Universidad Autonoma de Madrid with 68,818 followers.
This document summarizes key findings from a global consumer banking survey conducted by EY. Some of the main points include:
1. Customer advocacy and trust in their primary banking provider is high, driven largely by positive customer experiences. However, banks still have opportunities to improve certain aspects of the customer experience.
2. Convenience through digital banking channels is important to customers, but mobile banking features still lag online banking. Simplifying fees and communications remains a top priority.
3. Customers are generally satisfied with their primary bank but open to switching for better service or advice. Segmenting customers reveals opportunities for banks to better meet different needs.
4. Banks should focus on making banking simple and clear
The document summarizes that while customer satisfaction with banks remains high in most regions, customers also express low levels of trust, confidence, and loyalty toward banks. This creates contradictory sentiments. Positive customer experiences are needed to strengthen relationships and improve loyalty, but currently less than half of customers are having positive experiences through most channels. The mobile channel saw the largest increase in positive experiences and could accelerate adoption more quickly than internet banking, despite some concerns regarding mobile banking.
World Retail Banking Report 2014 from Capgemini and EfmaCapgemini
The Customer Experience Index for retail banking declined in 2014, with fewer customers reporting positive experiences in most regions of the world. Customers with positive experiences are much more likely to remain loyal to their bank, purchase additional products, and refer others. While North America continues to have the highest levels of positive customer experiences, Asia and parts of Europe saw declines. Banks need to focus on consistently delivering positive experiences across all channels to drive key behaviors that boost profitability.
The document discusses the changing landscape of banking as consumers increasingly use digital channels and mobile devices. It notes that consumer behavior is rapidly shifting to digital as customers expect convenience and immediacy. This has redefined the role of branches and increased competition from digital disruptors. However, the document argues that banks still maintain advantages like large customer bases and transaction data that can be leveraged through improved digital and mobile offerings. It stresses that banks must embrace changing customer preferences and focus on deeper customer engagement to remain competitive in this new digital environment.
This document provides background information and outlines the objectives of a study on customer loyalty and retention in the Ghanaian banking sector, using Stanbic Bank Ghana as a case study. Specifically, the study aims to:
1) Identify factors that drive customer retention at Stanbic Bank Ghana, as well as barriers to retention.
2) Determine if customer satisfaction leads to increased customer retention.
3) Explore if dissatisfied customers switch to other banks seeking better customer service.
The justification for the study is that in today's competitive banking environment, maintaining loyal customers is important for profitability and business sustainability. The research seeks to provide insights to help Stanbic Bank Ghana improve customer relationships and retention.
Whitepaper_E_Customer centricity the survival strategy for Japanese lendersArup Das
1. The Japanese consumer lending industry has traditionally been dominated by banks lending to large firms, leaving the consumer and small business segments underserved. Non-bank institutions grew rapidly from 1994-2003 by serving these segments but then faced regulatory crackdowns.
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Informe anual la sociedad en red 2012 edicion 2013
Consumer banking survey 2012
1. The customer
takes control
Global Consumer Banking Survey 2012
Yes No Don’t know
Oui Non Je ne sais pas
Ja Nein Ich weiß nicht
Sí No No sabe no contesta
Sim Não Não sei
Sì No Non lo so
2. Executive summary
Contents
Introduction 1
Executive summary 3
01
Customers are increasingly likely to use other banks 7
02
Customer advocacy is becoming a dominant force 13
03
Customers want greater personalization and flexibility 19
04
Pricing and service quality remain critical to customer satisfaction 27
05
Rewarding loyalty will boost retention and customer acquisition 33
Conclusions 36
Methodology 38
At-a-glance country pages and contacts 39
2
3. The customer takes control
Ernst & Young
Global Consumer Banking Survey 2012
Retail banks around the world are facing intense margin pressure, slow
balance sheet growth, an uncertain economic outlook and a growing
threat from new entrants, especially in the payments arena. Banks are
also confronted with growing regulatory costs and increasing demands
for greater fairness and clarity in their interactions with customers.
All of these factors are encouraging banks to increase their focus on their most important stakeholders —
their customers. Unfortunately, as banks are only too aware, customers who are losing trust in the industry
heavily outnumber those who are feeling more confident.
In this environment, understanding customer behavior, attitudes and requirements is more vital than
ever for banks’ strategic thinking, operational planning and day-to-day customer treatment. Retail
banking remains a local business, and the impact of customer challenges varies from market to market.
Nevertheless, our experience tells us that key themes are often remarkably consistent across continents and
between countries.
This is Ernst & Young’s latest survey of retail banking customers around the world. Building on our previous
global customer survey in 2011 and our European customer survey in 2010, it examines the views of more
than 28,500 banking customers in 35 countries, gathered in March 2012.
The survey emphasizes the following questions:
• How likely are customers to switch banks, and if so, why?
• Is customer behavior toward their banks changing, and if so, how?
• How are customers using different channels, and what do they expect from them?
• What is driving customers’ satisfaction, and what improvements do they want to see?
• What steps can banks take to enhance customer loyalty and advocacy?
We hope you find this report a good stimulus for dialogue and a useful tool when planning customer-focused
strategies, business models and operations.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss our findings in more detail, and we invite you to refer to the contacts
provided or visit www.ey.com/globalconsumerbankingsurvey.
Bill Schlich
Global Banking & Capital Markets Leader
Ernst & Young
28,560 35
Banking customers Countries
100%
Insightful
1
4. Percentage decrease of customer
confidence in the banking industry
40%
World
72%
Italy
76%
Spain
5. Executive summary
Customers are taking control of their banking
relationships. Banks need to embrace this trend
and give more power to their customers.
Customers are taking greater control of their banking relationships.
They are switching banks, changing their behavior and demanding
improvements. In response, banks need to reevaluate their
assumptions and fundamentally change how they interact with their
customers. They need to embrace change by giving their customers
greater flexibility, choice and control, and by reconfiguring their
business models around customer needs.
Giving more power to customers may feel uncomfortable, but in
the long run banks that do so will position themselves for success in
the future.
Customers are taking control. • Customers are more likely to use other banks.
Customers are becoming less loyal and increasing
Overall customer confidence in banking continues to the number of banks they use. The overall
fall, with 40% of customers losing trust in the industry proportion of customers planning to change
over the past year and only 22% gaining confidence. banks has increased from 7% to 12% since 2011.
Despite improvements in the US, customer trust is Sensitivity to fees and charges is the leading
falling in many other mature economies. The trend is driver of attrition, cited by 50% of customers.
strongest in the European Union (EU), where more Customers with only one bank have fallen from
customers have lost confidence in countries like Italy 41% to 31%, while those with three or more have
(72% in 2012, from 48% in 2011) and Spain (76% in increased from 21% to 32%.
2012, from 58% in 2011).
• Customer advocacy is gaining power.
It is true that customer confidence remains Word of mouth is gaining influence. Customers
resolutely high in a number of emerging markets. In are listening to each other more than their banks
India, 72% of customers are feeling more confident. or financial advisors. Globally, 71% seek advice
Even so, the overall direction of sentiment is clear. on banking products and services from friends,
Globally, the extent of falling confidence is leading to family or colleagues, and 65% use financial
some fundamental changes in customer behavior. comparison sites to find the best deals. The views
of online communities and affinity groups are
also gaining importance. The use of social media
as a source of banking information (by 44% of
customers) is amplifying customers’ voices, giving
them greater power as advocates or critics.
3
6. Executive
summary
• Customers want to play an active role in Banks need to embrace the shifting balance
tailoring their products and services. of power.
Globally, only 44% of customers say their bank
adapts the products and services to meet their Banks are competing for the business and
needs. The survey results show that 70% of loyalty of increasingly demanding customers. In
customers are willing to provide their banks with response, different models are emerging to serve
more personal information. In return, customers different customer needs. Some are based on
expect to receive tangible improvements in low-cost competition, some on high-touch service
the suitability of products and services they and some on accessibility. Large, full-service
are offered. banks need to defend market share against
specialist competitors focusing on particular
• Customers want better value and improved products or customer segments, as well as new
service. entrants in the payments space. At the same
Not surprisingly, customers want lower costs time, full-service banks need to retain the ability
and better service. Improving fees and charges to meet a huge range of customer needs.
is the top priority, as cited by 22% of customers.
Customers’ second priority is to strengthen For large retail banks, choosing where and how
online and mobile banking. But customers want to compete is a complex challenge. They need to
much more than just a better deal. They want the deliver the level of personalization and flexibility
flexibility to shape the relationship, contacting customers want, and develop differentiated
their bank whenever and however they choose. products and services — all while lowering costs and
Customers prefer online channels for simple generating sustainable profits. There is no simple
transactions, but they also demand high-quality, solution, but as we look across the industry we see
personal service for more complex transactions nine key implications.
and advice.
Give customers more flexibility
1 Make pricing and service promises transparent
Pricing is critical to customer satisfaction, but most customers have no idea how much they pay each
year. Transparency over pricing and service promises is vital if banks are to deliver something customers
value. It is also critical for banks to rebalance fee structures to achieve the clarity and sustainability
demanded by regulators and investors.
2 Offer segmented levels of customer service
Customers should have the option to buy into certain products and services, as well as the ability to earn
upgrades through loyalty, whether in terms of longevity, share-of-wallet or the value they generate.
3 Move from multi-channel to omni-channel distribution
Customers care more about convenience than about channels. Banks need to look beyond multi-channel
toward a fully integrated banking experience that combines the advantages of physical branches and
in-person interactions with the information-rich digital channels. Omni-channel distribution leverages
customer data gathered from branches, website visits, social media and elsewhere. Marketing offers are
customer-segment specific, rather than channel specific, and allows customers to purchase a product in
one channel that they had researched or seen promoted via another channel.
4
7. Executive
summary
Help customers to shape
their experience
4 Encourage customer self-service
By regaining influence over customers’ decisions, banks can manage their own revenue more
effectively. To do so they need to improve how they provide information and advice. Banks need to
target self-directed customers and encourage greater self-service through financial planning tools,
demonstrations of “how people like you are investing,” or ranges of product and pricing bundles.
5 Shift marketing from “push” to “pull”
The growing importance of word of mouth and the waning power of direct selling have implications for
banks’ marketing strategies, which need to shift from push to pull. Banks should aim to recruit their
satisfied customers as advocates. They also could recruit online affinity groups as marketers by letting
them select and shape the communications they receive.
*Example of SmarterBank
SmarterBank is an online
US bank targeting student
communities. It has a loyalty
6 Develop flexible loyalty programs*
program specifically designed Banks need to capitalize on customers’ growing enrollment in loyalty programs, especially in emerging
to help customers repay their
markets like India (48% in 2012 versus 26% in 2011). Most customers want financial rewards. Although
student loans. Its SmarterBucks
costly, such rewards offer huge potential benefits in loyalty and advocacy. Banks should tailor programs
rewards program uses rewards
for debit card use to pay down for affinity groups and let customers choose rewards based on their value to the bank.
student loan balances. Family
members can also directly
contribute loan payments.
Shape business models around
customer needs
7 Make low-cost digital channels customers’ preferred choice
Banks should encourage customers to use digital channels whenever possible. Banks should determine
which services customers want to handle through branches and encourage — not force — other
transactions to move to digital channels, using price incentives, if necessary.
†
Based on research
8
conducted in 2011, we
identified 10 critical
customer interactions Prioritize investment on critical customer interactions†
1. Changes to fees and Customers identify a number of bank interactions as particularly important. Banks that focus operational
charging structures improvements on these areas will optimize the resulting impact on attrition, dormancy and loyalty. They
2. Account switching will also achieve a benefit in terms of their costs to serve. Banks recognize the importance of operational
3. Account opening
investment, but they will need to carefully target their limited capital spending budgets for maximum
or closing
effect on customer satisfaction.
4. Life events (e.g.,
9
marriage)
5. Change-of-account details Use innovative technology to deliver the retail bank of the future
6. Complaint handling
The use of cutting-edge technology is vital to all of the other implications we identify. This includes
7. First time into the debt
breaking down silos, creating omni-channel distribution, developing innovative rewards for loyalty and
collection process
giving customers the ability to personalize their products and services. Technology can also help to
8. Lost or stolen card maintain intimacy as customers move towards digital banking and greater self-service. To achieve this,
9. Setting up a payment banks will need to partner with technology innovators.
10. Buying a new product
5
9. Section 01
Customers are increasingly
likely to use other banks
Customers are becoming less loyal to their main bank, and they
are increasing the number of banks they use. The proportion of
customers planning to change banks has grown by 70% since 2011,
and attrition rates have increased in several major markets. High fees
are the leading driver of attrition. Globally, multi-banking is increasing
as customers search more actively for the best rates and products.
Customers remain wary of non-financial providers, but banks face
a potential threat from new entrants offering better rates, more
personalized service, stronger technology or more attractive rewards.
01
10. 01
Customers are increasingly
likely to use other banks
There has been a significant jump in the number Dissatisfaction with high fees is the most important
of customers planning to change their bank. driver of attrition, cited by 50% of respondents.
Attrition rates have grown in several key Poor branch experience (31%) and poor interest
markets, driven chiefly by high fees. rates (30%) are the other leading drivers of attrition.
Despite strong overall measures of customer Worldwide, 34% of customers say they have
satisfaction, significant numbers of customers changed their main banking provider and 74% have
are actively considering changing their bank. done so in the last 10 years. The overall figure is
Worldwide, the number of customers planning marginally lower than in 2011 but it conceals some
to switch banks has grown from 7% in 2011 to wide variations across countries, with attrition
12% in 2012. The figure is significantly higher in rates rising significantly in several key markets.
China, India and several Latin American markets. Specifically, in both the US and Canada, the number
For example, the number of Brazilian customers of respondents who have changed their main bank
planning to change has jumped from 7% to 20%. has increased from 38% in 2011 to 45% in 2012,
Only Japanese customers are less likely to move while it decreased from 40% in 2011 to 29% in 2012
banks than in 2011. in Brazil. Attrition has also accelerated in India,
China and South Africa.
Have you ever changed your main Yes No, but I am planning to change No
banking provider?
World EU
36% 7% 57% 2011 39% 7% 54% 2011
37% 9% 54% 2012
India
34% 12% 54% 2012 13% 11% 76% 2011
17% 19% 64% 2012
Brazil Japan
40% 7% 53% 2011 24% 4% 72% 2011
29% 20% 51% 2012 13% 3% 84% 2012
Canada South Africa
38% 5% 57% 2011 34% 10% 56% 2011
45% 5% 50% 2012 39% 13% 48% 2012
China US
27% 13% 60% 2011 38% 5% 57% 2011
31% 23% 46% 2012 45% 5% 50% 2012
8
12. Customers are
increasingly likely to
use other banks
Globally, multi-banking is increasing rapidly. Multi-banking is clearly on the rise in mature
Customers are intensifying their search for the markets such as the US, Canada and Western
best rates, products and services. Europe. In the US, the number of customers with
only one banking relationship has fallen from 51%
Customers’ increasing willingness to change banks to 42% since 2011, while the proportion with three
is reflected by the increased number of banking or more providers has climbed from 16% to 23%. In
relationships. Although customer dynamics vary markets like Spain that are an exception to this rule,
between different markets, there is a clear global consolidation among domestic banks is the major
trend toward customers using more than one bank factor reducing multi-banking.
— known as multi-banking. Globally, those with just
one banking relationship have fallen from 41% to In emerging markets, multi-banking tends to be even
31% since 2011, and those with three or more higher than the global average. This often reflects
banks have increased from 21% to 32% in the same a desire to diversify deposits and reduce exposure
period. The growth in multi-banking is being driven to the risk of bank failure. Levels of multi-banking
by a desire to obtain the best rates (34%) and to are falling slightly in some emerging markets such
receive the best product or service (34%). as India, Mexico and Indonesia, but these are an
exception to the global trend. Again, consolidation
between banks is a factor in some countries.
How many banks do you bank with? 1 3
2 More than 3
World EU
41% 38% 14% 7% 2011 46% 38% 12% 4% 2011
43% 38% 14% 5% 2012
India
31% 37% 20% 12% 2012 12% 46% 29% 13% 2011
17% 45% 25% 13% 2012
Brazil Japan
34% 47% 14% 5% 2011 7% 25% 38% 30% 2011
34% 45% 16% 5% 2012 6% 24% 29% 41% 2012
Canada South Africa
48% 37% 11% 4% 2011 44% 43% 11% 2% 2011
45% 39% 12% 4% 2012 39% 45% 12% 4% 2012
China US
4% 23% 42% 31% 2011 51% 33% 12% 4% 2011
6% 26% 33% 35% 2012 42% 35% 15% 8% 2012
10
13. Customers are
increasingly likely to
use other banks
Customers remain wary of non-financial signs that this could change. Economic factors
providers, but the potential threat from new are most likely to draw customers to non-financial
entrants offering better rates, more personalized institutions, implying that firms able to offer better
products and services, stronger technology or rates or lower fees than incumbent banks could gain
better rewards is very real. market share. We also note that our separate survey
of retail bankers shows that more than a third expect
The majority of customers still turn to a bank when the competitive threat from non-traditional rivals to
making product choices about checking accounts, grow over the next five years.1
savings and credit cards. They are more likely to
choose a non-banking institution for non-core Other factors that would encourage customers to
products such as personal loans and automotive use non-financial entrants include a better product
credit. Among other factors, this is a result of offering, more personalized service and a trusted
increased numbers of specialized lenders and falling brand. Better technology or improved loyalty
levels of bank lending. programs could also attract some customers.
Customers in India, China and Turkey are
Customers around the world are still generally particularly likely to be attracted by a strong brand
reluctant to use technology, media or retail or technology.
companies for their banking needs, but there are
Which organizations do you use for the Main bank Financial advisor
following products and services? Another local bank Non-bank
Another foreign bank
World
Checking/current account Savings Personal loan
73% 15% 3% 1% 7% 72% 22% 4% 2% 8% 36% 14% 3% 2% 18%
Car loan Credit card Mortgage
21% 12% 2% 3% 26% 60% 24% 7% 1% 11% 27% 13% 2% 2% 22%
Investments Retirement Insurance products
35% 13% 4% 8% 23% 28% 10% 2% 6% 27% 27% 12% 3% 7% 38%
Multiple-choice question whereby respondents selected all the categories that applied to them
1
Global study of 654 senior retail banking executives conducted in October 2011 on behalf of Ernst & Young
by The Economist Intelligence Unit. 11
15. Section 02
Customer advocacy is becoming
a dominant force
Customer advocacy and word of mouth is rapidly gaining power.
Customers are most likely to seek banking advice and information
from friends and family, but online reviews and opinions are also
gaining influence. Financial comparison websites are used by 65% of
customers, eclipsing financial advisors and encouraging customers to
take control of their own research and decision-making. Social networks
are increasingly important sources of information, and magnify banking
customers’ ability to act as influential advocates — or critics.
02
16. 02
Customer advocacy is becoming
a dominant force
Globally, the majority of customers rely on Financial comparison websites are used by 65%
personal peer groups for banking information. of customers, increasing their power and desire
Online word of mouth is also increasingly to find the best deals. Comparison sites are now
powerful. In response, banks need to move from more influential than financial advisors in
push to pull marketing. most markets.
When it comes to seeking advice on banking Customers’ increasing willingness to actively
products and relationships, 71% of customers manage their banking relationships represents
around the world consult friends, families and a major change for the industry. The survey
colleagues first. Customers place the greatest shows that 65% of global customers use financial
value on information and advice that comes from comparison websites, relatively unknown five years
sources they personally know and trust. Personal ago, as a source of information about banking
recommendations are the most important source products and services. Comparison sites are playing
of information in mature markets such as the US, a crucial role in customers’ growing desire to seek
Canada, Japan and Australia (63%, 67%, 59% and out the best deals, whether they are looking for a
63%, respectively) but they are also the leading new product, seeking a replacement or moving to a
consideration in many emerging markets and, to an new bank altogether.
even greater degree, in Brazil (77%), India (82%) and
China (84%). Comparison sites have achieved success across
regions as diverse as Western Europe, Latin America
The use of online communities, while much less and Asia-Pacific, although they are slightly less
influential than face-to-face discussion, is also an popular in some mature markets — most notably the
increasingly popular source of banking information. US, Canada and Australia. Globally, it is remarkable
Online communities are particularly influential in that comparison sites are now seen as playing
emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. a more important role than financial advisors,
although that is not yet true in markets such as the
Globally, 55% of customers use online networks US and Canada.
and communities for advice and information on
banking. This exceeds the 43% who use competitor
advertising, matching the shift from push to pull
marketing observed in many other industries. Banks
need to respond with more creative marketing
strategies, and some are already working to try to
harness the potential advocacy of satisfied online
affinity groups.
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17. Customer advocacy
is becoming a
dominant force What information sources do you value to keep Face-to-face discussion Media reports
yourself informed on banking products with your with friends, family and Competitor advertising
colleagues Online personal
main bank? Financial comparison network/trusted
websites communities
Financial advisor
World China Japan
71% 84% 59%
65% 76% 52%
60% 74% 36%
57% 62% 42%
43% 47% 33%
55% 68% 29%
Brazil EU South Africa
77% 66% 76%
70% 64% 71%
63% 54% 72%
69% 51% 65%
62% 36% 59%
62% 47% 63%
Canada India US
67% 82% 63%
48% 73% 38%
57% 77% 40%
40% 67% 35%
36% 60% 26%
44% 69% 37%
Multiple-choice question whereby respondents selected all the categories that applied to them
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19. Customer advocacy
is becoming a
dominant force
Social networks are becoming important sources China and Turkey provide two of the most notable
of banking information, especially in emerging examples of this trend. For example, 81% of Chinese
markets. Social networks are also magnifying customers use social networks to find out more
customer voices, increasing their power to act as about banking products and services, 73% to access
advocates or critics. their accounts and 70% to comment on service
received. The involvement of China Merchants
Globally, 44% of customers use social networking Bank with Renren, the main Chinese social network,
sites as sources of information on banking products is a driver of this phenomenon. In Turkey, 78% of
and services. Customers in emerging markets are customers use social media to find out about
particularly likely to use social media to interact banking products and services, 67% access their
with their banks. Worldwide, seeking information accounts in this way, and 53% use social networking
remains the primary banking function that sites to comment on the service they receive.
customers perform via social networks, but in some
markets significant numbers of customers are also Worldwide, almost one-third of customers who use
conducting transactions this way. social networking sites to interact with their bank
also use them to comment on the service they
have received and to pass on news about good
offers. Given the vital role that advocacy plays in
customers’ product and relationship decisions, this
is a significant finding.
Do you use social networking sites in Find out more about Share great banking-
relation to your banking activities for their products and related offers
any of the following reasons? services Comment on the
Access your account level of service you’ve
Share your budget and received
spending patterns
World China Japan
44% 81% 18%
33% 73% 21%
17% 46% 11%
29% 68% 8%
32% 70% 10%
Brazil EU South Africa
57% 31% 44%
43% 24% 25%
23% 10% 8%
44% 16% 27%
47% 20% 45%
Canada India US
21% 61% 13%
16% 45% 10%
7% 31% 5%
12% 50% 8%
16% 53% 12%
Multiple-choice question whereby respondents selected all the categories that applied to them
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20. 70%
Globally
of customers are willing to provide
their bank with more information if
this leads to greater personalization
or better service.
21. Section 03
Customers want greater
personalization and flexibility
Customers place a high value on personalized products and services.
A majority are ready to provide more personal information to their
bank, as long as they receive a more tailored offering in return.
However, personalization goes beyond appropriate products.
Customers’ channel preferences are becoming increasingly complex,
and they like the convenience of flexible access to their bank. Banks
need to let customers choose how they interact and offer different
cost and accessibility options.
03
22. 03
Customers want greater
personalization and flexibility
Customers want personalized products and This is good news for banks, but they need to
services, and most would be happy to give more remember the implied contract involved. Customers’
personal information to their bank in exchange for willingness to engage with their banks depends
a more tailored service. on the banks delivering their side of the bargain.
Readiness to provide personal information is often
Customers value personal service, and they’ll the result of successful product tailoring.
offer personal data to get it. In fact, 70% of
customers worldwide are willing to provide their Just over a quarter of customers would be willing to
bank with more information if this leads to greater provide their bank with personal information twice a
personalization or better service. The majority of year, and a similar number would be willing to do so
customers in every country surveyed — with the annually. This far outweighs the minority (6%) who
notable exception of Japan — would be happy to are only happy to provide personal information at
disclose personal information in this way. Levels the start of their banking relationship. Customers in
are particularly high in emerging economies, with a number of European, North American and Asia-
customers in South Africa (90%), India (86%), Pacific markets would prefer to provide updates at
Indonesia (83%) and Brazil (81%) among the most their own discretion.
willing to provide more personal information.
Would you be willing to provide your bank with Does your bank adapt the products and services it
more information about yourself and/or your offers you as your financial needs change?
family if it helped your bank to recommend a more
appropriate account or deliver a better service?
Yes No Yes No Not sure
37% 26% 35% 34% 36% 25% 46% 26% 42%
30% 19% 27% 28% 30% 14% 53% 10% 32% 19% 19% 15% 6% 25% 14% 41% 31% 17%
70% 81% 73% 72% 70% 86% 47% 90% 68% 44% 55% 50% 60% 39% 61% 13% 43% 41%
World
Brazil
China
EU
India
Japan
South Africa
US
World
Brazil
China
EU
India
Japan
South Africa
US
Canada
Canada
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23. Customers
want greater
personalization
and flexibility
How often would you be prepared to update the information for your bank?
World Brazil India
44% 46%
23% 26%
30% 24%
3% 4%
Canada Japan
26% 20% 20%
24% 31% 18%
44% 46% 52%
6% 3% 10%
China South Africa
20% 35%
24% 23%
43% 41%
13% 1%
EU US
Verify it’s correct every
six months
Verify it’s correct
every year
Update at my discretion 22% 26%
when circumstances
changed 25% 28%
Only provide at the 48% 42%
beginning of the
banking relationship 5% 4%
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24. Customers
want greater
personalization
and flexibility Customers want the flexibility to use different Despite the success of internet banking, customers
channels for different transactions. Banks around the world agree that access to branches and
need to let customers personalize their branch staff remains crucial for overall satisfaction.
distribution choices, with different cost and This is especially true when it comes to complex
accessibility options. transactions, which customers in all markets prefer
to perform in branches. The picture is more varied for
Internet banking is now customers’ preferred way to advice on products or services. Branches are the first
access account information in every country covered choice in most markets, but customers in Brazil and
by the survey. The huge success of online banking China prefer to seek advice via an internet service,
can be attributed to its convenience and accessibility and call centers are the leading choice in Australia.
— customers can decide when they interact with their
bank. In most markets, internet banking is also the
most popular channel for customers undertaking
simple transactions such as paying bills.
What is your preferred method of dealing with your bank for different products, services and activities?
Simple transactions
World Brazil 25% China 15% India 25% South Africa 16%
4% 2% 3% 1%
3% 5% 6% 6%
38% 52% 36% 61%
25% 4% 5% 8% 3%
2% 23% 19% 19% 13%
3% 3% 2% 3% 0%
47%
3% Canada 15% EU 24% Japan 30% US 20%
16% 3% 1% 3% 2%
4% 1% 2% 1% 2%
65% 55% 35% 55%
2% 3% 4% 2%
11% 10% 21% 5%
3% 5% 6% 14%
What is your preferred method of dealing with your bank for different products, services and activities?
Complex transactions
World Brazil 62% China 71% India 52% South Africa 70%
5% 3% 6% 4%
2% 4% 4% 2%
18% 13% 16% 15%
71% 6% 4% 8% 7%
5% 5% 3% 9% 1%
2% 2% 2% 5% 1%
13%
4% Canada 82% EU 75% Japan 63% US 78%
3% 4% 2% 7% 5%
2% 1% 1% 1% 1%
9% 15% 16% 10%
2% 3% 4% 3%
1% 2% 4% 1%
1% 2% 5% 2%
Branch visit Call center Mobile app Internet Email ATM Postal mail
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26. Customers
want greater
personalization
and flexibility The growing popularity of online banking and the Analysis of the survey results also shows that
continued importance of bank branches — in addition customers of different ages have different channel
to the emerging role of mobile banking — illustrate preferences for different interactions. For example,
the increasing diversity of customers’ channel when seeking advice on banking products and
preferences. Customers are becoming increasingly services, people under the age of 25 only marginally
keen to select when, and how, they use different prefer using a branch instead of the internet (33%
channels. However, this is not just about local compared to 29%), while those between the ages of
preferences. Many customers choose one channel 35 and 54 clearly prefer branches (44% compared
on one day and a different one the next, depending to 27%). Among customers aged 55 and over, the
on their specific needs at the time. preference for branch-based advice is even stronger
(58% compared to 21% for the internet).
Age segmentation showing customers’ preferred channels for different banking activities.
Age group Access to account Advice on products Simple transactions Complex transactions
information and services
Visit to Internet Visit to Internet Visit to Internet Visit to Internet
branch branch branch branch
18-24 14% 51% 33% 29% 23% 38% 63% 14%
25-34 10% 63% 36% 29% 21% 49% 68% 16%
35-54 12% 66% 44% 27% 24% 50% 73% 14%
55 and over 15% 66% 58% 21% 29% 50% 81% 10%
Total 13% 63% 43% 26% 24% 48% 72% 14%
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27. Customers
want greater
personalization
and flexibility This complexity shows that improving products. In our view, these findings tie in with
personalization is about more than just making customers’ increasingly complex distribution
better use of customer data. It means developing requirements. Banks do not just need to give their
technology to give customers greater control over customers greater flexibility in how they contact
when and how they interact with their bank. their bank, but also greater choice between different
costs, service levels and functionality for each
On a connected theme, we note that, despite the channel that they use.
fact that 91% of customers would like basic banking
to be free, and a third of customers would be
prepared to pay separately for advice on complex
What are your expectations in terms of paying for banking products and services?
World
83% 34%
Expect advice on complex products to Prepared to pay separately for advice
be part of the standard service the on complex products
bank provides
91% 63% 32%
Expect basic services to be free Expect basic services to be included Would be prepared to pay for basic
in a standard monthly fee services if the service improved
40%
Would be prepared to pay for advice
on complex products if the advice was
completely independent
Multiple-choice question whereby respondents selected all the categories that applied to them
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29. Section 04
Pricing and service quality remain
critical to customer satisfaction
Pricing remains a critical driver of customer satisfaction and a vital
tool in banks’ fight against customer attrition. In addition to
demanding more transparency concerning fees and charges and
better interest rates, customers want to see improvements in digital
banking. Mobile banking offers particularly strong potential for
growth — and consequently for reducing costs — if customers can
be reassured about its security. Overall satisfaction with the major
distribution channels is high or improving, but customers want to see
further improvement in vital, everyday services and interactions.
04
30. 04
Pricing and service quality remain
critical to customer satisfaction
Pricing is the single most important driver of world also indicate that improvements to fees and
customer satisfaction and a key tool in the fight charging structures are most likely to increase their
against attrition. Customers are demanding satisfaction with their bank (identified by 22%).
improvements in the clarity and communication
of fees and charges. Clearer communication and transparency about fees
is the most sought-after improvement globally, and
Customers’ increasing focus on maximizing the it emerges as the leading factor in many European
value of their banking relationships means that and Latin American markets. This is consistent with
pricing is a critical driver of customer satisfaction — customers’ increasing desire to make their own,
and retention. Sensitivity to fees and charges is the informed decisions about products and pricing.
single leading, global driver, of customer attrition,
cited by 50% of customers. Customers around the
Which of the following banking activities would you most like your bank to improve or make easier to
increase your satisfaction with the service it provides?
World
12% 8%
Online banking/mobile banking Dealing with a life-changing event
22% 9% 8%
Changes to fees and Access to a branch Payments
charging structures
Chart shows the top five areas customers want their banks to improve out of a possible 15 categories
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31. Pricing and service
quality remain critical to
customer satisfaction
Customers want to see improvements in online Most importantly, customers need to be reassured
and mobile banking. Greater confidence in about the security of mobile banking. A strong
security would encourage 78% of young people majority (67%) say they would use mobile banking if
to make greater use of mobile banking — a huge they felt confident in its security.
potential cost reduction.
Customers’ assessment of the most important areas
Improving online and mobile banking is identified for improvement is affected by their age. Apart from
as the second most important driver of increased the transparency of fees and interest rates, the top
satisfaction by customers around the world. three areas for improvement vary according to the
age of the customer.
However, customers have not yet accepted mobile
banking as a trusted distribution channel. For
this to change, banks need to make a range of
improvements to availability and service quality.
If you are not satisfied with transparency of fees, Communication clarity
what are the main ways banks can improve this? Standard terms and
conditions
Service quality
Personalization
World EU
55% 34% 31% 27%
54% 42% 39% 32%
India
44% 46% 51% 41%
Brazil Japan
61% 41% 45% 37% 30% 30% 54% 13%
Canada South Africa
50% 40% 35% 32% 63% 33% 42% 36%
China US
63% 72% 48% 32% 52% 38% 30% 22%
Multiple-choice question whereby respondents selected all the categories that applied to them
Age segmentation showing the top three improvements customers want their banks to make.
Age 18-24 Age 25-34 Age 35-54 Age 55 or over
First priority Change the Change the Change the Change the
structure of prices structure of prices structure of prices structure of prices
and interest rates and interest rates and interest rates and interest rates
(13%) (19%) (23%) (28%)
Second priority Payments Bank transactions Bank transactions Access to a branch
(13%) online or via online or via (10%)
mobile phone mobile phone
(13%) (12%)
Third priority Bank transactions Payments Processing changes Processing changes
online or via (9%) in situation in situation
mobile phone (9%) (10%)
(12%)
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33. Pricing and service
quality remain critical to
customer satisfaction
Customer satisfaction with internet and branch Customers want to see improvements to
banking is high, and it is improving for call fundamental services they expect to work perfectly,
centers and mobile banking. Despite these such as payments. Other priorities include
encouraging responses, banks need to focus on straightforward interactions, such as dealing with
further improvements to vital, everyday services life-changing events or handling the loss or theft
and interactions. of a bank card. Complaint handling is another
service that generates particularly low satisfaction,
Overall, 87% of global customers are either satisfied and one that customers highlight as an area for
(68%) or very satisfied (19%) with their main improvement. Apart from improving specific
bank, with very satisfied respondents particularly details of complaint handling — most notably, speed
numerous in the US (46%), Canada (38%), and to resolution — one of the best ways to improve
Australia and the UK (both 32%). Customer complaint management is to improve other
satisfaction is strong for internet banking (81% elements of customer service, reducing the strain
satisfied) and branch banking (80% satisfied). on the service.
It is lower for call centers (60% satisfied) and
mobile banking (58% satisfied), but these figures These improvements often need to be delivered
are distorted in some markets by the number of through branch networks, but they must be
customers who do not use these channels. It is also supported by complementary changes in other
notable that customer satisfaction has improved channels, especially call centers. This means that
significantly since 2011 for call centers (from 50% delivering improvements in even relatively basic
in 2011 to 60% in 2012) and mobile banking (from services can be a deceptively complex challenge,
44% in 2011 to 58% in 2012). and technology is increasingly critical to success.
Banks will be forced to prioritize their areas of focus,
to balance the expense of service improvements
with the need to improve crucial drivers of retention.
Thinking about the different channels of your Branch experience
banking relationship, how satisfied are you with Call center experience
your bank at the moment? Internet site experience
Mobile banking services
(Very satisfied and satisfied)
World EU
81% 54% 84% 55%
80% 60% 81% 58%
India
82% 63% 79% 71%
Brazil Japan
68% 62% 72% 61% 71% 36% 58% 49%
Canada South Africa
87% 60% 86% 42% 74% 55% 86% 68%
China US
77% 66% 90% 66% 90% 62% 83% 39%
Multiple-choice question whereby respondents selected all the categories that applied to them
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35. Section 05
Rewarding loyalty will boost retention
and customer acquisition
Customers identify bank loyalty programs as having a crucial role
to play in retention and acquisition. For the banks, greater loyalty
among more affluent customers has the potential to outweigh the
cost of providing financial rewards. Enrollment in loyalty programs
is accelerating fast, particularly in Asia-Pacific. Developing tailored
rewards for specific groups of customer segments could help banks
boost enrollment in other markets.
05
36. 05
Rewarding loyalty will boost retention
and customer acquisition
Loyalty programs offering tangible rewards are bank loyalty programs to offer tangible financial
crucial to retention and recruitment. For banks, rewards, typically cash-back offers on credit or debit
greater loyalty — especially among more affluent cards and price reductions on products and services.
customers — could outweigh the financial costs of Customers in Indonesia and Vietnam prefer gifts,
the program. but this is a rare exception.
Customers strongly believe that loyalty to a bank — Customer demand for financial rewards creates a
quantified as actively using three or more products cost problem, in contrast to “the upgrade” type of
— should be rewarded. Loyalty programs are not just rewards offered by hotels and airlines. However,
something customers value highly; they are seen as the potential benefit to banks in terms of customer
a leading attraction for new customers. attraction and retention are significant. We note that
customers with more than US$315,000 in assets
Customers across all regions identify tangible are more likely to join loyalty programs, increasing
rewards for loyalty as a leading factor that would the potential value of higher rates of enrollment.
persuade them to change their bank. Most expect
Would you consider switching your primary banking If you actively use three or more products from
relationship to a bank that offered the following a bank, that loyalty should be rewarded with
rewards? (Based on respondents who agreed that better service.
If you actively use three or more products from a
banks should reward customers who actively use bank, that loyalty should be rewarded with lower fees
three or more products from an institution.) or higher rates on deposits.
World EU
60% 51%
66%
India
70% 62%
64%
Brazil Japan
62% 44%
70% 58%
Canada South Africa
46% 65%
64% 76%
China US
73% 45%
77% 60%
Multiple-choice question whereby respondents selected all the categories that applied to them
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37. Rewarding loyalty will
boost retention and
customer acquisition
Enrollment in loyalty programs is accelerating Enrollment rates in Asia-Pacific have doubled,
rapidly, especially in Asia-Pacific. Giving growing from 16% to 36% in China in the space of
customers greater choice over their rewards one year.
could help to replicate this growth in markets
with lower levels of enrollment. In contrast, enrollment rates in some Western
European markets are low by global standards —
Worldwide, 27% of customers have enrolled in a these lower rates are seen in Germany (5%), the
bank loyalty or rewards program, but this varies Netherlands (10%) and the UK (12%). Japanese
widely between markets. Enrollment rates are enrollment, at 15%, is also low by Asian standards.
comparatively high in several key emerging markets Developing tailored, loyalty programs that give
including India (48%), South Africa (45%) and customers the chance to choose the rewards they
Brazil (35%). Rates of enrollment have also picked value highly could be one way to overcome low
up rapidly since 2011, climbing from 20% to 25% enrollment rates in these markets.
in Europe, and from 17% to 26% in the Americas.
What do you or would you value the most from a loyalty program?
World
23% 11% 7%
Price reductions on bank Gifts Price reductions for
products and services partnerships (cinema,
retailer, etc.)
33% 12% 9% 5%
Cash-back on credit/debit Nothing, I don’t pay any Premium services from Air miles/hotel points
cards attention to loyalty/rewards the bank
programs in banks
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38. Conclusions
The behavior of retail banking customers continues to evolve rapidly.
This survey shows that customers are becoming more assertive
and taking greater control of their banking relationships. They are
increasingly less loyal and are more likely to try new banks. They are
listening to each other and becoming more vocal as advocates — or
critics. They are also demanding lower costs, better service and
greater personalization and flexibility.
Faced with this fast-changing environment, banks need to regain
the initiative by giving their customers greater convenience, choice
and control. This requires more than cosmetic changes; it means
reconfiguring business models around customer needs.
Just as no two banks are exactly the same, there is no single strategic
response that will suit every institution. Each will need to develop its
own approach. We have identified nine key implications that affect
the industry.
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39. Conclusions
Give customers more flexibility
1 Make pricing and service promises transparent
Transparency over pricing and service promises is vital if banks are to deliver value to customers and meet
the demands of regulators and investors.
2 Offer segmented levels of customer service
Banks should offer customers a choice of products, services and pricing. Customers should be able to
earn upgrades to different service levels through loyalty.
3 Move from multi-channel to omni-channel distribution
Banks need to look beyond multi-channel distribution, recognizing that customers care more about
convenience than about channels.
Help customers to shape their experience
4 Encourage customer self-service
Banks need to make their information and advice more innovative and compelling, targeting self-directed
customers and encouraging greater self-service.
5 Shift marketing from push to pull
The growing importance of word of mouth means that banks need to change their approach to
marketing. Banks should try to recruit and retain satisfied customers as advocates.
6 Develop flexible loyalty programs
Banks need to offer financial rewards for loyalty. Despite their cost, loyalty programs that are flexible
and can be tailored, offer huge, potential benefits in loyalty and advocacy.
Shape business models around customer needs
7 Make low-cost, digital channels customers’ preferred choice
Banks should encourage customers to use digital channels whenever possible, using price incentives,
if necessary.
8 Prioritize investment on critical customer interactions
Banks should focus operational improvements on customers’ most valued interactions, optimizing the
resulting impact on attrition, dormancy and loyalty.
9 Use innovative technology to deliver the retail bank of the future
The use of technology is crucial to delivering lower costs, greater reliability, more flexibility and
personalized products and services.
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40. Methodology
This research was conducted in March 2012 3,002 in North America
using an internet questionnaire. A total of 28,560 (2,002 US; 1,000 Canada)
participants were surveyed, comprising of:
4,548 in Latin America
13,001 in EMEIA (500 Argentina; 1,019 Brazil; 504 Chile;
(500 Belgium; 500 Czech Republic; 1,000 France; 500 Colombia; 1,023 Mexico; 500 Panama;
1,000 Germany; 500 Greece; 500 Hungary; 502 Peru)
1,000 India; 1,000 Italy; 500 Netherlands;
1,001 Nordics; 500 Poland; 500 Portugal; 8009 in Asia-Pacific
1,000 Russia; 500 South Africa; 1,000 Spain; (1,000 Australia; 2,004 China (mainland); 502
1,000 Turkey; 1,000 UK) Hong Kong (special administrative region of China);
1,001 Indonesia; 1,002 Japan; 500 Malaysia;
500 Singapore; 1,000 South Korea; 500 Vietnam)
Participants’ gender, age, occupations, income and
wealth are shown in the graphics below.
Gender Age
18—24 14%
25—34 27%
35—54 38%
55—64 14%
Male 50% 65—74 6%
Female 50% 75 or older 1%
Occupation Population (place of residence)
Farmer 1%
Self-employed 12%
Executive 12%
Intermediary 8%
Employee 35%
Unemployed 10% < 2,000 15%
Retired 13% 2,000—100,000 36%
Student 9% > 100,000 49%
Annual income Asset
Less than €50,000 40%
Less than €10,000 17% ¤50,001—¤100,000 12%
€10,001—€25,000 27% €100,001—€250,000 10%
¤25,001—¤50,000 24% €250,001—€500,000 7%
¤50,001—¤100,000 13% €500,001—€1000,000 3%
More than ¤100,001 5% More than €1000,000 2%
Prefer not to say 14% Prefer not to say 26%
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42. At-a-glance
Australia figure of 54%. And 38% of customers say they multi-bank
to obtain the best rates and fees.
Regional contact
Finding information on banking products and services
63% of customers use face-to-face discussions with
Beatriz Sanz Saiz friends, family and colleagues as a source of banking
Tel: +61 2 9248 4575 information. 20% use social networks to find out about
Email: beatriz.sanz.saiz@au.ey.com banking products and services, compared with 57% across
Asia-Pacific.
Australia’s retail banking sector is relatively concentrated,
with four large domestic banks — the “four pillars” — Drivers of attrition
dominating domestic retail and commercial lending. 46% of customers have changed their main bank before.
Australian banks are experiencing slow lending growth, 59% of these cite high fees or charges, 45% said poor rates
growing reliance on deposit funding and pressure on net on accounts, and 34% mentioned poor branch experience
interest margins. Faced with limited opportunities for as the main drivers.
domestic acquisition, the banks are looking to international
expansion for their next phase of growth. Personalization
72% of customers would be willing to share personal
At home, regulatory reforms are combining with the information to receive better service from their bank.
saturated local market to dramatically change the
distribution landscape. The banks’ appetite for innovation How to improve customer satisfaction
is growing as they seek to increase their share-of-wallet 35% of Australians want their bank to improve its fees and
by selling insurance and investment products to their charging structures.
customers. Expense management and improved efficiency
are also a key focus as the banks look to offset falling Loyalty program appetite
margins. This objective is putting off-shoring to other parts 26% of customers have enrolled in a bank loyalty program.
of the region back on the agenda. 37% would value cash-back on credit or debit cards as a
reward for loyalty.
Customer confidence
In Australia, 52% of customers say that their confidence in
the banking industry has fallen during the past year. 67%
44%
cite dissatisfaction with banks’ bonus culture, and 45%
point to macroeconomic reasons as the main two factors.
Multi-banking 44% of customers have just one banking provider,
18% use three or more banks, versus an Asia-Pacific-wide compared with 14% across Asia-Pacific.
Belgium their deposits around compared with the European average
of 22%.
Regional contact
Finding information on banking products and services
67% of customers use financial advisors as a source of
Philippe Desombere banking information. 54% use face-to-face discussion with
Tel: +32 2 774 9553 friends, family and colleagues. 18% use social networks
Email: philippe.desombere@be.ey.com as sources of information, compared with the European
average of 37%.
The Belgian retail banking market is extremely
concentrated. The sector’s key features include its strong Drivers of attrition
dependence on deposit funding, its extensive branch Customer attrition rates have changed from 35% in 2010,
network and its high level of foreign ownership. In addition, to 30% in 2011, to 33% in 2012. 53% of customers who
“bancassurance”* has become dominant. have changed their main bank did so because of high fees.
Customers who plan to switch their main bank provider
At the height of the Eurozone crisis in late 2011, a major have increased from 7% in 2011 to 10% in 2012.
Franco-Belgian banking group was nationalized and
subsequently broken up. This process led to the creation of Personalization
a domestic retail bank (including insurance activities) fully 63% of customers would be willing to share personal
owned by the Belgian government. As many municipalities information to receive better service from their bank.
and social organizations were shareholders of this group,
the ensuing financial losses were felt throughout Belgium. How to improve customer satisfaction
This, together with the political and economic uncertainty 29% of customers want their bank to improve its fees and
of 2011, contributed to a decline in confidence in the charging structures.
banking sector. However, the new government is now
taking steps to get the Belgian economy and banking Loyalty program appetite
sector back onto more stable footing. 25% of customers have enrolled in a bank loyalty program,
compared with just 13% last year. 37% value cash-back on
Customer confidence credit and debit cards as a reward for loyalty.
60% say that dissatisfaction with the banks’ bonus culture
72%
is the main cause for this fall in confidence.
Multi-banking
Almost 80% of customers have one or two banking In Belgium, 72% of customers say their confidence in the
providers. 42% of customers multi-bank to obtain the best banking industry has fallen over the past year compared
rates and fees and 38% use more than one bank to spread to 51% last year.
* The term used to describe the partnership or relationship between a bank and an insurance company whereby the insurance
40 company uses the bank sales channel in order to sell insurance products.