Financial Services

They expect the same digital experience online and in-store—including payment choice. We look at how retailers can respond

It could eventually force Apple to open up its NFC capabilities to other mobile wallets, disrupting industry dynamics

Payment networks provide the infrastructure (rails) through which funds flow between payers and recipients. They come in different flavors based on settlement speed, supported transaction types, costs, and operational hours.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the 2024 Oscars taught us about the future of awards shows, whether its time to give up on email, how Netflix's sports strategy will play out, if the idea of "news" can survive online, how the money in the world is shared between us, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Bill Fisher, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.

They feel they’re lagging behind others they see on social media, but they don’t understand exactly what financial goals to aim for.

Especially at the POS, US consumers have been slow to embrace digital wallets. The softPOS boom and new features could change that

Cross-border volume has driven Mastercard’s growth. China’s massive remittance volume and Alipay’s 1B users make this a fruitful deal

The tie-up can help MoneyGram capitalize on the lower costs and faster speeds open banking can bring to remittances

As their city shrinks, multiple New Orleans-based depositor-owned banks believe a change in ownership will help them grow.

The average score isn’t cause for concern yet, but it’s a sign that delinquencies may be catching up with consumers

This can make Galileo a more attractive partner for fintechs to work with and can help the modern card issuer keep up its momentum

Discover the dynamic shift toward digital wallets in the US and the UK in the latest podcast episode of "Behind the Numbers: The Banking & Payments Show." Delve into the compelling discourse on how younger generations' move to digital is rendering traditional wallets obsolete. Join host Rob Rubin, our US-based analyst Tyler Van Dyke, and UK-based analyst Carina Perkins as they unravel trends in digital transactions for dining, shopping, and ID verification. In the "For Argument's Sake" section, we dissect the fierce competition for market dominance among industry giants like Apple and Google, established players like PayPal, rising star Paze, and potential disruptors. Tune in for a forward-looking conversation and hit subscribe for the latest insights. Key insights: - Youth-led shift: Analysis reveals a robust trend among younger consumers pivoting to digital wallets for everyday activities, indicating a cultural and technological shift. - Market dominance debate: We uncover the strategic moves by tech titans and emergent challengers vying to capture the largest share of digital wallet users. - Cross-Atlantic perspectives: Insights from US and UK analysts present a diverse view on the adoption of digital wallets, offering a broader understanding of the global digital economy.

Virtual banking assistants like Bank of America’s Erica are taking design cues from ChatGPT and Google Gemini as banks look into adding conversational AI.

A Consumer Reports review of 10 banking apps found that many fall short on fraud protection. To foster trust, more in-app preventative and educational services are needed.

Misleading high-engagement content on “TaxTok” is worrying financial professionals and confusing their clients. Here’s how banks can help.