Banks could transform underused space in their offices into co - working areas , according to Digital Business Report editor Jim Marous . He said banks could offer individuals and firms access to flexible , high - tech and fully supported office spaces . Bandwidths are generally higher in bigger cities than rural areas. As well as fostering community links , banks could offer their services through face - to - face interactions with small businesses and entrepreneurs . Marous cited successful examples such as Poland ’s Idea Bank , Oklahoma - based Citizens Bank of Edmond and the UK 's Virgin Money Lounges .
Banks could transform underused space in their offices into co - working areas , according to Digital Business Report editor Jim Marous . He said banks could offer individuals and firms access to flexible , high - tech and fully supported office spaces . As well as fostering community links , banks could offer their services through face - to - face interactions with small businesses and entrepreneurs . Marous cited successful examples such as Poland ’s Idea Bank , Oklahoma - based Citizens Bank of Edmond and the UK 's Virgin Money Lounges .