Gen Z isn’t taking the same financial services customer journey as older consumers. Our inaugural survey of US banking consumers unveils where the differences lie.
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| Nov 30, 2023
Dramatic shifts are in the works for 2024, as genAI, changing media norms, and innovative commerce redefine the business landscape. Our top nine trends explore what’s in store.
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| Nov 28, 2023
Our seventh annual study reveals which of the 15 biggest US banks lead in mobile app innovation—a significant factor in attracting mobile-forward Gen Z—based on an exclusive survey of which features 1,895 mobile banking users value most.
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| Nov 27, 2023
Leading cash-back credit cards need to drive acquisition in an increasingly competitive segment of the card market. Our exclusive consumer survey data reveals which emerging features issuers should invest in to win over customers.
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| Nov 3, 2023
Financial services marketers have had to do more with less as digital ad spending slowed over the last two years. But economic optimism has them ready to reopen their wallets.
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| Oct 26, 2023
UK mobile P2P payments usage growth has a case of the doldrums—but bank and digital wallet providers can explore several options to give it a boost.
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| Sep 20, 2023
US banking digital ad spending growth has slowed to a trickle and pushed marketers to rethink their allocation strategies. But 2024 looks more promising.
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| Sep 19, 2023
In 2023, 92.3% of the 5.2 million accounts opened digitally will be with incumbent banks, as digital-only banks fall victim to economic uncertainty and intense fintech competition.
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| Sep 6, 2023
Growth in digital account openings for credit cards is slowing, thanks to tightening standards and changing generational behaviors. But issuers are utilizing new tools to keep it afloat.
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| Aug 4, 2023
US consumers will open 5.2 million new bank accounts digitally this year. Our exclusive consumer survey data reveals which emerging mobile features banks should invest in to win over customers.
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| Jul 24, 2023
Banks’ top priority in H2 2023 will be growing their customer bases. The result? Better messaging and targeting, stronger digital capabilities, and industry consolidation. At the same time, generative AI will start driving meaningful efficiencies.
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| Jul 13, 2023
Embedded channels will make up a large chunk of life insurance transactions within the next five years. Insurers that form the right partnerships today can reach coveted younger demographics and grow their customer bases.
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| Jun 22, 2023
Apple’s credit card, BNPL product, and savings account put it in direct competition with financial services incumbents. With 130.1 million US iOS users loyal to its unsurpassed UX and dominant digital platform, the threat will only grow.
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| Jun 7, 2023
Mobile P2P payments are reaching market maturity in the US as spending soars, but security challenges threaten to reverse gains. Providers are working to assuage consumer fears while adding a robust array of features to tighten user relationships.
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| Jun 6, 2023
In an era of instant, interconnected, and always-on communications, nervous customers can quickly become an existential risk to banks. They need a new marketing framework to anticipate and manage a crisis.
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| May 4, 2023
This third annual study ranks the seven largest Canadian banks (by domestic asset size) based on their support for 42 emerging mobile banking features, weighted by consumer demand for each feature.
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| Apr 4, 2023
We break down consumer demand for emerging mobile banking features and bank performance by category to identify the most important tools Canadian banks should prioritize.
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| Apr 4, 2023
Generative AI has ample applications within financial services over a three-year horizon, with payments the most promising sector because of its breadth of potential use cases.
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| Mar 9, 2023
ChatGPT is the talk of 2023. In the banking industry, generative AI technology has promising use cases in marketing and customer service, and it has the potential to make machine learning applications more accurate and efficient.
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| Mar 1, 2023
Consumer device and behavior trends are affecting payment providers’ strategies across retail, P2P, B2B, disbursement, and cross-border channels. Here’s what that means for the payments ecosystem.
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| Feb 28, 2023
Gen Zers’ influence on banking will begin to emerge as more than 4 million of them per year become mobile bankers through 2026. Banks must adapt to provide the services these digital natives demand.
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| Feb 27, 2023
The Web3 opportunity is real, but it’s tempered by misconceptions and little-understood risks. Financial services providers must first understand what Web3 really means to avoid disintermediation by fintechs and first-mover incumbents.
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| Feb 23, 2023
The UK is a digital payments leader, though traditional payments provide a backbone. Payment method preferences among different demographic groups are determining the winners and losers.
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| Feb 17, 2023
This year will push fintechs to their limits, as regulators, consumers, and investors demand change. Those that can meet heightened demands will be rewarded with a larger share of the pie.
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| Jan 12, 2023
This year will be a litmus test for trying new things. Payments incumbents that embrace change on their own terms will emerge stronger than before.
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| Jan 6, 2023