The Payments Association

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Tap to Pay on iPhone in the Tide app comes as research by Tide 1 shows that 1 in 4 SME owners, employees and side hustlers want to offer greater payment options to their customers, with high data security, ease of use and low transaction fees cited as the top priorities. 1 *Research conducted by Tide in Jan 2023.

Small Business 88

Small Business Contactless Payments Business Payments Payments 88

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Fintech in Taiwan In 2019, Taiwan’s financial industry spent over $700million on fintech research and development (R&D), as well as AI, AML, biometrics, blockchain, cloud services, cybersecurity, payment and regtech solutions. Fintech will continue to play a vital role in shaping Taiwan’s future development.

Innovation 118

Innovation FinTech Payment APIs and Integration Non-Bank 118

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The latest Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index found SMB lending among large financial institutions (FIs) continued to climb, reaching a 25.3 FIs closed 1,700 branches in the 12 months ending June 2017, the publication’s analysis found, the largest one-year drop on record. percent approval rate in January. percent in January.

Continuity 43

Continuity Small Business Non-Bank Economy 43

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

India’s tech startups raised nearly $10B in funding in 2017 — a record amount. And, in 2017, when the country hit a record of nearly $10B, deals dropped by 19.3%. In 2017, the companies considered unicorns at the time raised over $6B in funding. in 2017, including a $1.1B unicorns run rampant. Amount ($M).

Continuity 54

Continuity Acquirers Participant Economy 54

FICO

AUGUST 1, 2018

Using a nationally representative sample of FICO scorable consumers as of October 2017, we compared homeownership rates (using presence of an open mortgage loan as a proxy) across Millennial consumers age 25 to 34. The post FICO Research: Does Student Loan Debt Impact Millennial Homeownership? appeared first on FICO.

Research 60

Research Credit Risk Consumer Risk 60

PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2017

In its seventh administering of this research, dubbed the “Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2017,” Startup Genome was able to uncover the current state of the globalization of startups and their ecosystems. This goes for both the people known by the startup teams and its global connectedness, according to this research.

Research 43

Research Economy Advisors Technology 43

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2019

The challenges there come as kiosks and other forms of unattended retail continue to develop globally. More broadly, the report stated, “by the end of 2017, an estimated 200 or so unmanned convenience stores had sprouted up around the country. billion yuan ($620 million) in 2017 alone.”. Unattended Failure. Global Growth.

Continuity 43

Continuity CHIPS Technology Consumer 43

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

government officials look to start the process as soon as early next year, it’s clear the move will continue to have huge impacts on the country and its economy. It’s also expected that British households will see a cut in disposable income in 2017 as the impact of the Brexit vote could send inflation soaring and weaken the economic outlook.

Continuity 43

Continuity Posting Economy On-Demand 43

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 26, 2024

First-time buyers (FTBs) in the UK are calling out for more support from the government to help them achieve their home-buying goals this year, according to research by investment platform Moneybox. ” Calling for change FTBs also recognise the vital role the Lifetime ISA (LISA) will play in helping them purchase their first home.

Government 58

Government Governance Addressing Rules 58

The Paypers

DECEMBER 23, 2016

(The Paypers) US retailers will enter in 2017 with more brcik-and-mortars than required, mainly because consumers are continuously shifting to online purchases, a recent research study reveals.

Research 28

Research Continuity Consumer 28

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Recent research from Concur , released last week, found four in 10 businesses struggle with late B2B payments, and, contrary to popular belief, the problem isn’t plaguing only small businesses (SMBs). No industry is immune to the problem of late invoice payments, which has become a particular challenge for companies in the U.K. construction.

Research 40

Research B2B Payments Payroll 40

PYMNTS

AUGUST 29, 2018

The currency decline continues: The Swedish krona fell Wednesday (Aug. PYMNTS’ research found that the global currency swap market’s value was estimated at $94.5 trillion as of December 2017. 29) against the euro, the fifth straight day that has happened.

Continuity 46

Continuity Central Bank International Payments Governance 46

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Additionally, total card balances fell to $723 billion, a decline of more than 10 percent year over year and the lowest since Q2 2017. billion in August compared with July, the lowest level since 2017. The recent declines in total credit card balances reverse a three-year trend between the third quarters of 2017-2019,” said TransUnion.

Credit Cards 121

Credit Cards Online and Mobile Banking Consumer Research 121

PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2017

billion in liabilities, some are worrying about whether or not the company will be able to stock its shelves for consumers looking to buy gifts in the 2017 holiday season. While historical performance drives the disclosure, our financial plans and forecast do not reflect the continuation of that performance.”. That’s not sustainable.”.

Continuity 40

Continuity Research Consumer Security 40

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Mortgage originations, including refinances, continued on their upward trend as homeowners continue to take advantage of the low interest-rate environment,” Donghoon Lee , research officer at the New York Fed, said in the report, which tallied numbers through Sept. Auto loans hit $1.36 trillion, up $17 billion. percent in 2019.

Credit Cards 124

Credit Cards Consumer Federal Reserve Fed 124

FICO

DECEMBER 21, 2016

That means 2017 should be a risky year from a compliance standpoint. The world was a risky place to be in 2016, and the global changes noted above will continue the uncertain environment next year. This is changing, and 2017 should be the year when compliance breaks through the “cloud ceiling.”

Compliance 45

Compliance Financial Crimes Crime Money Laundering 45

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence (AI) systems is expected to see continued strong growth as businesses invest in projects in those areas. According to market research firm International Data Corp.’s The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 2017-2022 forecast period is 37.3 billion in 2022.

AI 76

AI Automation Use Case Research 76

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

consumers have been paying down payments on credit cards with the pandemic continuing to hamper spending opportunities, which has led to dramatically falling bank card loans, The Financial Times (FT) reports. billion in August compared with July, which is the lowest level since 2017. Revolving debt was down $9.4 That same month , J.P.

Credit Cards 120

Credit Cards Consumer Bank Card Checks 120

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This short-fall is due in part to the continued pull back in early-stage investing. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: Q3’19 fintech funding topped $8.9B, a quarterly record when adjusting for Ant Financials’ $14B investment in Q2’18: Through Q3’19, fintech has raised $24.6B, already surpassing 2017’s annual total. .

FinTech 77

FinTech Adjustments Research Continuity 77

CB Insights

AUGUST 30, 2018

This year will set a record for the space, with funding already up 60% from 2017 and another quarter left. Research Briefing: Construction and Infrastructure. In 2017, Katerra raised $158M, or 18% of all funding in the space that year.

Continuity 35

Continuity Finance Automation Returns 35

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The data, from consulting and advisory firm Forrester Research’s report, “ Internet-Of-Things Spending Forecast, 2017 To 2023 (Global) ,” found that companies will spend $434.9 billion in 2017. And according to data from the PYMNTS IoT Tracker , IoT growth is not only likely to continue, but likely to continue to pick up.

Software & Service Providers 68

Software & Service Providers Cybersecurity Consulting Research 68

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Today, one in four consumers contacted by debt collectors feel threatened, and a majority say the calls continue even after requests to stop, according to a 2017 study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The post 20+ Fintech Startups Modernizing Debt Collection appeared first on CB Insights Research.

FinTech 62

FinTech Research Posting Consumer 62

Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

” Hudson continued with an analysis of the event based on Twitter: “Digging deeper into hashtag usage, and we see blockchain, IoT, biometrics, and regtech all appear in the top 10 most common topics. 9 lutego 2017 r. FINOVATE EUROPE 2017 – LONDON. FinovateEurope 2017: designing good finance. Banking Hub.

FinTech 16

FinTech Innovation Authentication Finance 16

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

The trucking industry generated $796 billion in revenue last year, while the global ride-hailing market was valued at just $36 billion in 2017. And since its launch in 2017, Uber Freight now has a team of hundreds, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago and Amsterdam. s Zencargo and FreightHub. “I

On-Demand 71

On-Demand Research Economy Innovation 71

Payments Source

JANUARY 1, 2018

This wealth of data comes from DiscoverOrg’s own primary research based on surveys conducted with mid- to high-level professionals in the Marketing Department. Three areas caused the most distress in Q3 2017: Dated or inaccurate data impedes effectiveness of marketing operations. Pain point #1: Old and/or inaccurate data.

CRM 72

CRM Addressing Research Automation 72

CB Insights

MAY 27, 2020

across 404 deals, marking the worst Q1 since 2016 for fintech deals and the worst Q1 for funding since 2017. Some investors continued to cut checks in Q1, b ut which investors have remained active through the boom and bust over the past year? The quarter saw fintech activity fall to $6.1B REGISTER NOW: FINTECH WEBINAR. First name.

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FinTech FDIC Credit Cards Checks 92

CB Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Deals to vehicle sales, financing, and leasing startups in 2017 have already exceeded total deal activity last year, while funding is also on track to hit a new annual high — in part due to the rise of car sales platforms abroad. Get Our AutoTech Newsletter. We also looked at the geographic distribution of auto commerce deals.

Continuity 28

Continuity Finance Research Technology 28

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

Across industries and across the globe, industry experts continue to raise concerns about shifting B2B payment habits — often to the detriment of small vendors. 52 percent of firms across Asia are struggling with late payments , recent research from Atradius revealed. Below, PYMNTS rounds up the latest data on late B2B payments.

Payments 102

Payments B2B Volume Adjustments 102

CB Insights

JANUARY 31, 2018

Fintech: 2017 Year-in-Review & 2018 Trends. In the briefing we’ll highlight 2017 trends and explore what’s ahead for fintech in 2018, looking across payments, wealth management, insurance, and more. Gray boxes indicate that the company is a new addition (since the start of 2017) to that investor’s portfolio.

FinTech 78

FinTech Blockchain Database Advisors 78

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The number of merchants accepting card payments around the world grew by 13 percent in 2017, to 69.2 RBR, a research and consulting firm for banking and retail, released a forecast of payment card data through 2023, and found that card payment acceptance is growing at a fast rate. million, according to a report.

Caps 71

Caps Payments Funds Transfer Governance 71

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2017

This year, spending on IT security efforts to help avoid future cyberattacks will reach an all-time high, according to Gartner’s latest research. The data released by Gartner shows that this area of IT in particular will not only shoot up by the end of this year but it will continue throughout next year.

Security 43

Security Research Continuity Data Security 43

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

A report in Zacks Equity Research Friday (Jan. Dyslin, said, “Varagon shares our core investment principles, which are grounded in deep fundamental credit research.” Zacks Equity Research reports said the deal is slated to close in the first quarter of 2020.

Finance 52

Finance Underwriting Acquirers Research 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

A report in Zacks Equity Research on Friday (Jan. Dyslin – who is Aflac Global Investments’ senior managing director, global head of credit and strategic investment opportunities, and co-head of the external manager platform – said, “Varagon shares our core investment principles, which are grounded in deep fundamental credit research.”

Finance 52

Finance Underwriting Acquirers Research 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2020

Corporate fraud continues to plague businesses large and small, and in this week’s B2B fraud tracker, many of the latest cases of nefarious activity within the enterprise can be traced back to the continued use of paper and legacy systems. ” Coronavirus-related scams are on the rise, too, researchers found.

Checks 79

Checks Risk Business Email Compromise Email Compromise 79

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

That forecast comes care of “A Mobile Mindset,” the second volume in the five-part series, “The 2017 UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper.” Over the past five years, shoppers have simply become more comfortable using their mobile devices to research and buy online, resulting in more time and money channeled via mCommerce,” the study continued.

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Volume Transactions Continuity Research 82

FICO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In July 2017, I wrote about the average U.S. FICO ® Score hitting a milestone of 700 , indicating that consumer credit and financial health continue to be strong. The momentum has continued, as the average FICO Score has risen again. This is an area FICO will continue to monitor and analyze. credit quality.

Financial Inclusion 73

Financial Inclusion Fed Consumer Continuity 73

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2017

The firm’s Pulse of FinTech report for Q2 2017, released this week , found overall FinTech funding in the U.S. A total of 129 investment deals were completed in Q2, researchers noted. Analysts warned, though, that there is no guarantee this trend will continue. Good news for FinTech startups: in the U.S.,

B2B 63

B2B FinTech Research Blockchain 63