Profile of Bryan Yurcan

Associate Editor, Bank Systems and Technology Member Since: 6/19/2014
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Bryan Yurcan is associate editor for Bank Systems and Technology. He has worked in various editorial capacities for newspapers and magazines for the past 8 years. After beginning his career as a municipal and courts reporter for daily newspapers in upstate New York, Bryan has written for business journals and various financial and business B2B publications.

Banks Prepare For Sandy Onslaught

10/29/2012
Most branches in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. are closed; disaster recovery plans in progress.

Checking Balances, Viewing Transactions Are Top Mobile Usages, Study Finds

10/26/2012
The study, conducted for Virtual Hold Technology by The Adcom Group, also found consumers grow increasingly frustrated when problems arise with mobile apps that prevent them from completing a task.

Is the Role of the CIO Truly Changing?

10/25/2012
Some say we are embarking on an era that will see a fundamental shift in the responsibilities of the CIO.

Square Touches Down in Canada

10/25/2012
The mobile payment company will expand its presence outside the U.S. for the first time.

Visa Names Former JPMorgan Chase Retail Head as New CEO

10/24/2012
Charles W. Scharf, formerly CEO of Retail Financial Services for JPMorgan Chase, will succeed Joseph W. Saunders as Visa’s Chief Executive Officer.

USAA, ING Direct, PNC Leaders in Customer Retention, Report Says

10/24/2012
Meanwhile, an analysis from Forrester Research also found that Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are the leaders in driving sales and attracting new customers.

Majority of IT Departments Ignorant of BYOD: Report

10/23/2012
Industry analyst Ovum surveyed 4,000 employees from around the world on their corporate BYOD policy.

U.S. Bank Unveils Windows Phone Mobile Banking App

10/22/2012
The Minneapolis-based bank said it has developed two apps for the phone -- one through U.S. Bank's Wealth Management division and the other through U.S. Bank Retail Payment Solutions.

U.K. Retailer Sainsbury's Trials Mobile POS Service

10/19/2012
The company says this is the first technology of its kind in the U.K.

What Banks Need to Know About the Cloud

10/18/2012
The industry group Cloud Security Alliance offers resources for financial institutions looking to utilize cloud services.

Rise of the Mobile Wallet

10/18/2012
Two more major m-payments announcements were made this week, as the digital wallet space continues to heat up.

Isis Set to Debut in October

10/18/2012
The mobile wallet, a joint venture between T-Mobile USA, Veirzon Wireless and AT&T, will use NFC technology.

BofA Merrill Lynch Launches Online PIN Check Service

10/17/2012
The service is designed for the bank's corporate clients who use chip and pin cards.

Umpqua Bank Selects ACH Alert Fraud Protection Service

10/16/2012
ACH Alert’s fraud protection service, called A.L.E.R.T, provides banks with fraud detection services and helps to mitigate risks associated with electronic payments.

Fundtech Unveils Tablet Corporate Banking Product

10/15/2012
The CASHplus Mobile Corporate Banking product for tablets integrates with the mobile and desktop version.

Wells Fargo Tops U.S. Banks in Deposits

10/15/2012
Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase are second and third, respectively.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Announces New Supply Chain Management Tool

10/15/2012
The new product allows the bank's buyer clients and their suppliers to manage their cash flow.

Mobile Payments, Debit Usage on the Rise

10/12/2012
The World Payments Report 2012 examines the latest developments in the global payments landscape, including payments volume trends, payment instruments and key regulatory initiatives.

Top Trends From BAI Retail Delivery

10/12/2012
BAI Retail Delivery 2012, held in Washington, D.C., has come and gone, but the topics of discussion are sure to linger in the minds of attendees as they get back to their daily jobs. The confluence of channels, customer experience and the ever-increasing influence of mobiles were among the frequently talked about items at the conference. Here's a look at some of the biggest trends from the conference.

Community Banks Have Unique Challenges, Opportunities

10/10/2012
A panel discussion at BAI Retail Delivery 2012 focused on successful strategies for community banks.

Multichannel is Becoming Omnichannel

10/9/2012
At BAI Retail Delivery 2012, the fusion of channels is a major topic of discussion.

mFoundry Launches New Mobile Banking Platform

10/9/2012
The San Francisco-based mobile provider announced the release of Fin.X at BAI Retail Delivery.

Walmart Takes on Banks

10/8/2012
The retailing giant and American Express have teamed up to offer an alternative to traditional checking and debit accounts.

Cybersecurity Threat Far From Over

10/5/2012
Cybercriminals are allegedly plotting to attack more U.S. financial institutions this fall.

Banks in Danger From Dissatisfied Customers

10/5/2012
A study from research company GfK found that while a few banks have won over their customers with excellent service and benefits, others are in imminent danger of losing up to a third of their consumer clients.

BS&T 2012 Executive Summit: The Conference in Quotes

10/4/2012
The recently completed Bank Systems & Technology 2012 Executive Summit offered up many good nuggets of wisdom.

Customer-Centricity, Big Data Key Themes of BS&T's 2012 Executive Summit

10/1/2012
Customer-centricity in a multi-channel environment and using data and analytics to know your customer better were among the major topics discussed during the first day of Bank Systems & Technology's seventh annual Executive Summit.

The Changing Role of the Bank CIO

10/1/2012
The role of the bank CIO has changed dramatically since the financial crisis, as technology leaders have had to take on new responsibilities within their banks in response to a rapidly changing business environment.