CGI Survey on Bank Consumer Preferences: "Accelerate Digital Transformation to Manage 'Financial Well-Being' of Clients"

- MONTRÉAL, Quebec, September 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Stock Market Symbols  GIB (NYSE)  GIB.A (TSX)  http://www.cgi.com/newsroom  CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) has released the findings of a survey it commissioned of more than 1,400 bank consumers across seven countries to understand current consumer views on the future of banking. While consumers value banks for providing a secure place for storing and moving money and data, there are other value-add services they want but are not currently receiving, including identity and data protection, rewards, wealth building, personalization, and cash management. In addition, online banking has become the most preferred service channel, regardless of age, income, location or bank type, and evolving consumer expectations are driving the need for accelerating banks' digital transformation programs. Without action, banks may be forced into being a 'wholesaler' by their own customers while faster movers and innovators will be benefiting from consumer loyalty and new revenue streams. Key survey findings include: "As the pace of digital disruption in banking is picking up speed, we are going to see a lot of interesting times ahead for the global banking community," said Penny Hembrow, Vice-President and Global Lead, Financial Services, CGI. "Tomorrow's digital bank will need to continue to build on the bedrock business of financial storage, payments and protection while also becoming a full-fledge "financial well-being" services provider. Leading banks are focused on delivering a highly convenient, secure and trusted digital experience that will differentiate them not only from other banks but from new market entrants as well. They are also embracing the concept of "my digital best friend" from industries like retail and communications and combining it with smartphone and face-to-face support to deliver what financial consumers are expecting today and in the future." The survey was conducted by Research Now, one of the world's leading digital data collection firms. To read the complete survey results, along with CGI's analysis and recommendations, download CGI's Financial Consumer Demands for Tomorrow's Digital Bank report. CGI is a recognized IT leader in the financial services industry, with more than 16,000 finance professionals working with clients across 5 continents, including 23 of the top 25 banks in the Americas and 21 of the top 25 banks in Europe. For more information, visit http://www.cgi.com.About CGI Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent information technology and business process services firm in the world. Approximately 68,000 professionals serve thousands of global clients from offices and delivery centers across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, leveraging a comprehensive portfolio of services, including high-end business and IT consulting, systems integration, application development and maintenance, and infrastructure management, as well as a wide range of proprietary solutions. With annual revenue in excess of C$10 billion and an order backlog of approximately C$20 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Website: http://www.cgi.com.   For more information:InvestorsLorne Gorber Executive Vice-President, Global Communications and Investor [email protected]+1-514-841-3355MediaLinda Odorisio Vice-President, Global Communications, [email protected]+1-703-267-8118