The Future Of Banking: Will Retail Banks Trip OverTech Disruption?

May 14, 2019

Digitalization is already transforming retail banking. In our view, the opportunities and threats for
banks from tech disruption relate to the state of technology, regulation, the banking industry's
readiness, and customer preferences. We already reflect the potential impact of tech disruption in
our Banking Industry Country Risk Assessments (BICRAs) and, subsequently, in our ratings on the
respective banks. As such, the content of this article does not signal a change to our methodologies for BICRAs or our bank ratings.

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USA One Credit Union

You’re more than a customer with us, you’re a member. You’re the one we answer to, not a bunch of stockholders. So while you’ll find all the banking services and conveniences of a bank here, you’ll also find consistently lower rates on loans and higher yields on savings than banks offer. Fewer fees too. Ready for better banking? Then come to the place that’s ALL ABOUT YOU. USA One Credit Union is a financial cooperative. Established in April 1986, our member owned, not-for-profit institution has grown to service 300 Select Employer Groups with more than 9,000 members and assets in excess of 39 million dollars. Membership is also open to anyone that lives, works or worships within the City of Chicago, and or selected communities located within the Northwest and Southern Suburbs. Visit our website for a complete community listing.

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USA One Credit Union

You’re more than a customer with us, you’re a member. You’re the one we answer to, not a bunch of stockholders. So while you’ll find all the banking services and conveniences of a bank here, you’ll also find consistently lower rates on loans and higher yields on savings than banks offer. Fewer fees too. Ready for better banking? Then come to the place that’s ALL ABOUT YOU. USA One Credit Union is a financial cooperative. Established in April 1986, our member owned, not-for-profit institution has grown to service 300 Select Employer Groups with more than 9,000 members and assets in excess of 39 million dollars. Membership is also open to anyone that lives, works or worships within the City of Chicago, and or selected communities located within the Northwest and Southern Suburbs. Visit our website for a complete community listing.

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