Consumer Finance

The new version: 'Visa is the second largest network operator globally after UnionPay. The company is known for its tech-driven innovations in consumer and commercial payments. Visa is developing secure and simple payment solutions through…

Mastercard Inc has stood as the third largest operator of payment cards for many years. The company, far from just a global player in the card space, has diversified to B2B and P2P payments, API integration, Buy Now Pay Later, and other realms.…

Discover Financial Services, based in the United States, is one of the largest card network operators in the world. The company issues a variety of cards in its home market, while operating three separate types of networks – Discover Card, a…

This report examines how the future of globalisation, the future of work and education and future priorities and preferences have changed for the consumer finance industry. Innovation in payments are driving greater merchant acceptance and consumer…

The world market for consumer finance is rebounding following the drop in consumer spending caused by COVID-19. Nearly all the established payment companies saw a drop in processed value, but more consumers adopted financial cards to replace cash,…

American Express is a diverse financial services provider, and is one of the largest card issuers and card networks globally. In financial products, the company is best known for its charge and commercial card products. The company generates most of…

The third largest card network operator globally, Mastercard has long stood as a principal player in card payments. Recent years have seen the company continue to invest heavily in new payment technologies and approaches as it continues to build its…

Prior to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Asia Pacific had already begun to emerge as a leading edge of development in financial technology and digital transactions. This report leverages data from Euromonitor’s Consumer Finance and Economies and…

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the traditional consumer finance and payment landscape in a short period of time, and, given its scale, the impact is likely to remain for some time. Card networks, issuers and fintech face a variety of opportunities…

Card and electronic consumer payments continued to grow globally in 2019, at the expense of cash. Wider adoption of financial products and services across every region is fuelling this transition. Fintech has provided more inclusive financial…

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the consumer landscape, giving rise to changes in consumer priorities and preferences. This requires companies across a range consumer industries – from alcoholic drinks and apparel and footwear through to home…

The consumer lending market in Egypt has begun to witness increased interest from consumers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic situation overall. Many banks have consequently seized the opportunity to alter their offerings by reducing interest…

Technological advances are creating unprecedented change across consumer-facing industries. The Digital Consumer Survey, fielded in March and April, offers insight into the pace and depth of this evolution, tracking consumer behaviour, attitudes,…

The report will explore the key themes transforming consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific in the world beyond the pandemic, namely Digital Living, Rethink Wellness, Sustainable Living, Make My Life Easier and Search for Experiences, and the strategies…

Explore how underlying drivers could change different consumer worlds over the next 20 years. In this report, Euromonitor outlines a vision for commerce in 2040, highlighting the new formats, business models and experiences that consumers of tomorrow…

Cultivating trust in financial services can be a daunting task. Alleviating concerns is likely to require a combination of education and technology. Leaning on consumer familiarity with mobile phones is an important avenue for fostering both trust…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has shaken up consumer goods and service industries in the Middle East, putting pressure on supply chains and depressing sales as lockdowns and job losses squeeze discretionary spending. Essential items such as packaged food,…

Celebrations are moving away from foodservice and festivals and back into homes. This creates opportunities for experiential foods in retail. Consumers have more time than before the pandemic, and many have started cooking, creating opportunities in…