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Is the extinction of the bank branch inevitable? Maybe, but although their numbers have significantly and somewhat rapidly reduced recently, the final death of the branch network is unlikely to be as soon as is being forecast.Why? If customers still...
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The challenge that probably impacts many European commercial banks at the current time is the effect of negative and low interest rates dictated by their central banks. Whilst it is impossible to ignore the directive, it is possible to take full...
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Successful entrepreneurs rarely work alone. Some of the secret of their success lies in appreciating that it pays to partner with the right people, with the exact experience, knowledge, expertise and vision that they need, when they need to. Those with...
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What is the most important consideration before making an investment? It is probably how quickly you are going to get your money back and then start making a profit. Nobody is interested in investing in something unless it is going to generate a profit,...
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There are so many factors that can affect the success of an investment. A thorough appreciation and understanding of the commercial conditions surrounding a business venture will help mitigate the risks involved. Our blog looks at the key drivers.
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Mechanical safe deposit lockers can provide suitable protection for valuables, but they often lack the flexibility and convenience that bank customers who are accustomed to a 24/7 service would expect.
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Increasing demand for digitalisation and services available at all times is gradually transforming the relationship between banks and their customers. While safeguarding valuables is still a physical business, always-on availability is already a reality.
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Safeguarding client valuables in safe deposit lockers (SDLs) is a service offered by banks as well as hotels, cruise ships, casinos and other operators in the hospitality industry. Security and client convenience are their top priorities.
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Self-service safe deposit lockers are robotised systems which bring a bank customer's deposit box from the vault to a terminal in a secure room.