Banks could transform underused space in their branches into co-working areas, according to Idea Bank publisher Jim Marous . He said banks could offer freelancers and firms access to flexible, high-tech and fully supported office spaces. As well as fostering community links, banks could offer customised services through face-to-face interactions with small businesses and entrepreneurs. In 2017, expansion in this sector represented more than a quarter (29.4%) of the total U.S. office absorption. Marous cited successful examples such as Oklahoma ’s Idea Bank , UK -based Citizens Bank of Edmond and the Oklahoma 's Digital Banking Report .
Banks could transform underused space in their branches into co-working areas, according to Idea Bank publisher Jim Marous . He said banks could offer freelancers and firms access to flexible, high-tech and fully supported office spaces. As well as fostering community links, banks could offer customised services through face-to-face interactions with small businesses and entrepreneurs. Marous cited successful examples such as Oklahoma ’s Idea Bank , UK -based Citizens Bank of Edmond and the Oklahoma 's Digital Banking Report .