Research

In 2014, 12.7 million consumers experienced identity fraud – a decline of 3% from the near record high of 13.1 million in 2013. A series of extraordinary responses to high-profile data breaches contributed heavily to this decline. In addition to...

Momentum building for U.S. faster payments, but which stakeholders will have biggest impact? Mercator Advisory Group examines current state of U.S. faster payment initiatives and the challenges ahead

Combining a local merchant-funded discount network with a reward points program for debit cards

In 2014, more Americans applied for credit cards and a variety of loan and investment accounts through online and mobile channels. This report identifies which customers financial institutions should target first with digital account opening — a...

Competition Among Credit Card Reward Programs Ramps Up Mercator Advisory Group releases new research on the state of credit card rewards

Global telecommuniations network operators are increasingly providing a range of payment services

Competition Among Credit Card Reward Programs Ramps Up Mercator Advisory Group releases research on the state of credit card rewards

Rising Use of Financial Advisors Among U.S. Consumers Mercator Advisory Group survey finds use of financial advisors by nearly 2 in 5 U.S. consumers and by even more who are young adults

Banking customers wanting more electronic payment choices entering a new era in the U.S.

Seeking Market Share Through Differentiation in a Highly Penetrated and Competitive Market Mercator Advisory Group examines the state of the U.S. fleet card market