By combining the convenience of a mobile payment option with value-added features such as coupons, loyalty points and rewards, Kohl’s has set their mobile wallet apart from others in the competitive space.

Car-based commerce via the connected car may be the next thing in the world of mobile payments. Like mobile wallets, the key to success is to create a purchase experience that’s truly easier and time-saving for consumers.

Implementing games or game-like infrastructures to rewards or loyalty programs can bring out the competitive edge in consumers, as well as add entertainment to the mix.

The digital age we live in continues to move swiftly toward an even greater “digitization of things.” Community financial institutions should consider ways to digitize their card offerings in ways that both reward and incentivize cardholders to keep that card top of wallet.

As with most new technologies, preventing usage from becoming stagnant often requires new ways for consumers to access and use the technology. Digital wallets Apple Pay, Android Pay and Samsung Pay are adapting to meet the needs and expectations of tech-savvy consumers.

Robosavers take some of the work and thinking out of the equation for consumers when it comes to setting up automatic withdrawals and savings deposits.

Understanding the habits and expectations of Millennials can help community FIs determine how best to meet their needs when it comes to banking products and services.

The technology exists, and for many community FIs, is already in place, to take digital strategies to the next level and beyond.

Consumers want convenience and ease of use when it comes to banking. Consumers want convenience and ease of use when it comes to banking.

Mobile payments are likely to see a boost as more small business owners get on board with this payment option.

Digital trophies for paying mortgages. Apps that overlay ATM locations with reality. Virtual retirement experiences. While these technologies may seem far-fetched, they may, in fact, be the future of banking.

Millennials are all-in when it comes to using their devices for banking but aren’t necessarily all-in when it comes to proactively securing those devices from potential fraudsters.

Retailers deploying proprietary mobile wallets continue to crowd the already jam-packed digital space.

Apple Pay’s introduction to the web comes with several noteworthy distinctions and potential challenges.

Community FIs should consider underbanked consumers low-hanging fruit ripe for more optimal banking experiences.

Community financial institutions (FIs) should look beyond the widely held notions about Millennials’ spending and saving habits.

Subway is investing significantly in its digital channel to deliver a better overall consumer experience.

What consumers want from their FIs in terms of banking solutions is often as diverse as the consumers themselves.

Blockchain lends security because it stores precious digital cargo in blocks that are digitally stamped and distributed across multiple sites.

Wearables are gaining ground as these versatile, cutting-edge technologies continue to combine payment capabilities with clothing and accessories in new, innovative ways.

Within the course of an hour, four TMG experts took the stage at the Omni Nashville Hotel to provide quick-hitting presentations on key TMG and industry updates.