Report
Driving Deposit Acquisition in the Wake of Bank Failures and Rising Interest Rates
The August 2023 report shows that bank failures, rising rates, and economic uncertainty have driven significant deposit outflows, pressuring 93% of banks to intensify acquisition efforts. Q1 saw a 2.5% drop, or $472 billion in outflows, prompting 90% of banks to increase customer outreach and 81% to push cash sweep products. While safety, liquidity, and yield remain corporate priorities, focus on yield is growing. Relationships and credit quality still outweigh high returns, yet 62% of banks lack tools to assess customer profitability, highlighting the need for better technology and analytics.