Tagged: survey

April 19, 2022 @ 9:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is gaining prominence and emerging “as an alternative credit tool for consumers in Australia, with tech-savvy millennials especially using the service,” according to a report from GlobalData, a data and analytics firm. BNPL offers clients with the flexibility or option… Read More

April 11, 2022 @ 11:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Discover (NYSE: DFS) recently “revitalized” the consumer checking landscape with the introduction of its “benefits-packed” Cashback Debit account with “user-friendly” features, like early access “to paychecks up to two days in advance1 and a mobile-first banking experience.” Discover builds on its Cashback Bonus® rewards and… Read More

March 21, 2022 @ 11:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Callsign, the digital trust pioneer, recently announced the results of their first Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) survey which polled over 2,000 U.S. adults on their experience with Buy Now Pay Later services “offered via retail sites.” Buy Now Pay Later services have “continued to… Read More

March 14, 2022 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent data from Fintech firm Klarna, an international retail bank, payments, and shopping service, indicates that UK consumers are saving a larger share of their earnings every month when compared to their global peers. However, UK consumers are also less interested in investing their funds… Read More

March 2, 2022 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Most US consumers are in enough credit card debt and they might do anything to “go back in time and change the outcome of their financial situation,” according to research shared by Fintech firm TrueAccord. TrueAccord notes that a survey of 2,000 general population Americans… Read More

February 28, 2022 @ 11:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Globally, 84% of consumers agree that they should “have control of their financial data, and banks should not prevent the movement of money between other financial services.” These are the principles that are the “basic tenets of open banking,” according to an update shared with… Read More

February 15, 2022 @ 3:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

When the COVID-19 crisis struck, working practices changed for many individuals and businesses across the globe. Offices had been closed and corporate travel was at a standstill, as virtual networks began replacing physical networking. Fast forward two years and while lockdowns are easing and conferences… Read More

February 13, 2022 @ 12:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, an international retail bank, payments and shopping platform, recently noted that six out of ten or 60% of credit card users don’t know how much interest they are actually being charged. This, according to the latest YouGov research that was commissioned by Fintech firm… Read More

February 7, 2022 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

If you’re like many other digital commerce merchants, the best part of the shopping experience takes place when a client clicks that “buy” button and becomes a (hopefully) loyal customer. One way to boost these website conversions for your business is to give clients the… Read More

January 30, 2022 @ 1:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Robo.cash reveals that around 34% of P2P investors have expanded their investment portfolios to generate passive income. As noted by Croatian lender Robo.cash, passive income remains the number-one goal among European peer-to-peer investors. By giving preference to shares, they diversify their investments… Read More

January 20, 2022 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European Fintech iwoca notes that as worries or concerns about the economy emerge, almost three in four small business owners are thinking about the potential impact of inflation. iwoca writes in a blog post that businesses are “wary of the impact of this on their… Read More

January 17, 2022 @ 5:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Freedom, work satisfaction and flexibility are a few of the key reasons that small business owners “take the leap” to pursue their vision, according to an update from Visa (NYSE: V). Rachelle Gonzalez, Founder of Taco Shelly’s in Bethlehem, PA, had reached a key point… Read More

January 15, 2022 @ 8:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered digital asset bank, has shared survey results that show OCC approval “gives Americans greater confidence in cryptocurrency.” The team at Anchorage Digital writes in a blog post that as the volume of conversation around cryptocurrency and digital assets continues… Read More

January 15, 2022 @ 12:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at DailyPay notes in an update that as so many retailers are struggling to hire and retain workers in an increasingly competitive labor market, many are “turning to new benefit solutions to stand out from the competition.” With 1.5 jobs open for every… Read More

January 14, 2022 @ 12:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Fintech company Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) notes that two years of living with a global pandemic have “reshaped expectations for consumers and retailers in 2022.” Affirm writes in a blog post that shoppers plan to “travel and buy new clothes, and many retailers… Read More

January 14, 2022 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Software is “changing the world,” according to an update from UK Fintech Modulr. Modulr writes in a blog post that thanks to Cloud computing and the rise of SaaS (Software as a Service), businesses are now “powered by virtual services rather than having to invest… Read More

January 10, 2022 @ 4:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Callie Cox, the US-based Investment Analyst at eToro, notes that she’s always thinking about how market moves and headlines affect your finances. Starting January 7, 2022, Cox confirmed that she’ll be publishing a weekly blog, titled The Bottom Line, which will look into what’s happening… Read More

January 10, 2022 @ 4:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Checkout.com reveals that their research finds efforts to promote environmental sustainability, mitigate fraud and “unlock new growth channels” which should help define e-commerce in 2022. Checkout.com writes in a blog post that they’ve witnessed “an explosion” in digital commerce growth in recent years. And that… Read More

January 8, 2022 @ 8:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at UK Fintech Modulr has done some research in order to find out what “makes paying passengers leave, and what makes them come back.” As noted in a blog post by Modulr, digital transformation has “been on the collective agenda for years.” It’s… Read More

January 7, 2022 @ 4:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey highlights a “clear divide” between high-income and emerging economies in “attitudes” toward artificial intelligence (AI), with “optimism” considerably higher in emerging economies. Those in emerging economies noted that they are “more familiar with AI tools and products than those in developed economies.”… Read More