London School of Retail Banking

Increase your bank’s performance and profitability by wisely using technological advances and implementing leading customer acquisition and retention strategies along with leading edge customer experience developments with one of the leading retail bankers Over 5 days this course will give you an opportunity to: Enhance your bank’s growth and revenue opportunities, product development ideas, marketing and customer requirements Witness and experience first-hand retail banking operations in Central London .See how the retail banks compare with world leading retailers that deliver outstanding customer experiences. Take away practical solutions that create exceptional customer experiences to implement in your bank Develop, design and understand marketing and distribution strategies used by leading retail banks to meet the changing needs of your customers Acquire new techniques to maximise your sales and improve performance across all distribution channels Enhance cost efficiency and productivity by creating an environment where your customers want to buy more of your products and services Understand the challenges across all distribution channels. See how to reduce branch costs at the same time as driving higher performance Learn about non branch distribution including mobile finance Understand the impacts of the new channels such as the social media alongside the internet Appreciate how the new world facing retail banks can be used and developed to gain competitive advantage in your marketplace Who should attend? Head of Retail Banking Regional Managers Branch Managers General Managers Head of Marketing Distribution Managers Strategic Planning Personnel Operations Directors
Day 1 Programme introduction Review of course content and outline what is to be addressed during the programme and how attendees can gain maximum learning experience Discussion/ review of current retail banking priorities from leading international markets Focus on your own market scenario and a look at what leading banks are focusing on to deliver success in the future Latest retail banking trends in areas such as customer service, distribution (branch and branchless), marketing and product innovations and new technology following the global financial challenges of the last 2 years What do the changes mean for customers, profits, revenues, employees and shareholders in both the short and long term – where should the focus be for future success An opportunity for all participants to share their current challenges in their roles and their bank to enable the course to reflect the best balance in helping to address their current major issues Guidance on how attendees can gain maximum benefit by seeing the world through the eyes of the customer and think more as retailers than bankers New World of Retail Banking What have been the impacts of the last 2 years across key divisions? Are the changes the same in all markets? What changes are the market leaders making to deliver above average results in this new world – what can be learnt from them Importance of how to re-establish trust; sales v. advice; creation of customer buying behaviours; product innovations; approach to fees and charges Gaining balance in delivering change between all stakeholders What are the future key drivers of success – how well placed are you to deliver change Distribution – the challenges of existing channels and new emerging opportunities. Balance between the branch and branchless channels. Role of social media and mobile technology Matching customers to channels in the growing multi channel world. How to manage for success in this market Where to focus spending for the future. Cost cutting versus investment. Where are the returns likely to be best Revenue Growth Challenge Understanding the “revenue wall” – the areas where you can focus to deliver above average results What are the leading players doing to address the “revenue wall” challenge How has the “credit crunch” changed priorities Margin management – how to cope in low interest rate environment Where to focus for maximum benefit – where are the short term gains and where will returns be delivered faster Role of behaviour in delivering change How to gain competitive advantage through powerful customer experience Learning from non banking sectors Managing the process of change and innovation Strategies for increasing sales and profit performance Day 2 Marketing and communication Customer insights – how to be one step ahead of the competition Understanding and overcoming barriers to purchase Role of marketing – balance between products, research, advertising and merchandising Managing the brand Segmentation – the importance and the benefits – who does what Communications – internal and external – alternatives for best practice– Innovation – how to manage those challenging the status quo Importance of the internet – how to make it more effective in sales results Product sales through various channels – what works where Branchless banking is growing – future innovations Segmentation and the use of customer relationship management– do you need to spend big to deliver results – the power of technology to maintain costs Understanding the customer journey in all channels. Can you influence it. Can you outperform the competition Distribution Channel choices – what are the trends. What do customers really want How to maximise performance in the branch channel Which channel produces the best value The future for branches in an environment where new electronic channels and the growth of social network sites are influencing behaviours How to improve the contribution from branches to the bottom line The branch in the community Importance of design - Making a difference to performance Managing in a multi channel world – what are the options for success to ensure reduced inter channel competition Non branch channels – what does the future hold. What are the alternatives developing globally Trends in mobile and remote banking. How to sell through each channel for maximum impact Introducing Successful Mobile Banking (Michael Nuciforo - guest speaker) Session 1 Market developments to date - Who is using the channel and with what results? Examining consumer appetite for the channel Using mobile banking to achieve profitability Key priorities for retail banks Session 2 (Case Study) Overcoming the hurdles to meet the challenges Deploying a mobile banking solution – key challenges that need to be met How do handset providers, mobile operators and banks work together to achieve a win-win Day 3 Customer Experience It is at the heart of what banks talk about but many fail to deliver – why. How should it be done Who are the leaders in developing the appropriate experience What examples and ideas can banks learn from the leading retailers and non banks around the world What are the constituent elements required for success How do you measure “experience” –how can you differentiate yourself from the competition Should you invest in creating an “experience” for customers – if so why. What are the financial benefits – how are they measured Customer Service Service versus sales – getting the balance right What does service mean Measurement criteria Link between rewards and results Developing a quality cycle Power of developing a service theme Power of advocacy – how the world’s best deliver what customers want Making it happen People The importance of the front line – how can you make it better Key learnings from the best on recruitment, training and managing What structures work best Reward and recognition alternatives for improved performance Alternative empowered business models that work What does it mean to be customer focused Tackling the issues of regulation and compliance in an empowered world Marketing and Communication Customer insights how to be one step ahead of the competition Understanding how people buy from you. How can you influence their behaviour to help them buy more Role of marketing – balance between products, research, advertising and merchandising Benefits of a more local approach to results achievement Communications – internal and external for maximising performance Segmentation. Does it work. How can it deliver better results at lower cost Working in partnership – does it add value Campaigns that deliver higher sales results – how and why. How to make it work across all channels Co-branding – benefit or not. How it might work and deliver Impact of twitter, facebook and web2.0 Making mobile banking a reality Acquisition and retention strategies – loyalty programmes – do they work. what is loyalty all about – how to deliver loyal customers Christophe: New generation changes in banking- how to address the challenges presented by facebook, twitter and the new social medias The role of social media in banking Guidelines & Insights from the Visible Banking Tracker (2,000+ initiatives in over 60 countries) Innovation & Social media: key trends and initiatives in banking and financial services The Different levels of social media risk and efficient ways to minimize it The impact of listening and engaging online on client acquisition and retention Senior Executives too use twitter or blogging to increase brand and employee advocacy Day 4 Walking workshop Creating an empowered environment for high sales results. The tour provides a unique opportunity to visit both retail and retail financial services organisations in Central London. The guided tour will benchmark financial services against the very best of high street retailing. It is anticipated that at least seven locations will be available for the attendees to view and will include amongst others: Apple Store HSBC Lloyds TSB Barclays Santander Orange Store tour review Learning and action points from the visits Summary of possible actions How they can be adapted and amended to match your world Day 5 Credit Risk Management in Retail Banking - How to Manage for Greater Profitability (Manj Blah – guest speaker) The Credit Crunch – what happened? Using Credit Risk Management to improve profitability Addressing the full credit cycle Target Market, defining the risk profile Product planning and profitability, models, stress testing scorecards Credit Initiation, tie risk to pricing, scorecards, MIS, Case study Account Management, optimising strategies, behavioural scores, case study Collections, strategies, MIS, case study Write-offs and provisions, defining write-offs, forecasting Effective MIS & Analytics, why what and how Risk based pricing, balancing risk and profitability 10 Best practices, how and why 7 Fundamental questions that the business must ask Summary and Discussion Innovation Who are the successful innovators What characteristics are required for success What does best practice look like Does innovation matter Creating an innovative culture – where do people fail Productivity Being more efficient is always important but cutting cost can only be done once. Key is to drive productivity in the culture of the business. How can it be achieved The role of technology in delivering productivity How to achieve operational excellence through people and processes Developing strategies for success in delivering profit performance How leaders gain results that are 20% better than the competition through their methodologies Sales productivity – how can you make it deliver to the bottom line Developing fee based approaches Measurement and reward systems – how they can deliver for your bank Characteristics of the leading players Operational issues Structures that work – does the structure matter Gaining operational efficiencies Managing the cost issues Profit/ acquisition/ retention (PAR) – getting the balance right How can you drive a retail business to ensure maximum team effectiveness Transformation – what does it mean – how to achieve success The role of technology in delivering change Actions Future business focus Creating a framework for change What major elements need to make up the framework Inter relationship between sales, operations and marketing Creating the focus for profit, acquisition and retention Impact on business objectives and structures Course summary and close