Research

For years now, the payments industry has looked to the large developing nations referred to as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) as the markets most likely to drive payments growth in the future. But these markets have not lived up to thei...

This report identifies key features that are necessary for success in the changing world and outlines a new business model to align institutions to future priorities. This report also builds on an analysis of four neobank models: GoBank, Moven, ...

Issuers Revisit an Important Credit Product Secured cards cement long-term credit relationships

This report features an altered definition of Moneyhawks as their behaviors have changed, in order to indicate the future direction of this profitable consumer segment. This report also profiles segment’s demographics, specific banking behaviors...

When every device around us can be connected, will payment suppliers organize the immersive environment or remain limited to the role of payment enabler?

U.S. Consumers Express High Interest in Wearable Technology for Banking and Payments Mercator Advisory Group survey finds 2 in 5 consumers are interested in wearable technology, 50% of them for making payments.

Demand Swells for Credit Card Mobile Controls Mercator Advisory Group releases new research on opportunity to offer card controls on credit cards via cardholders’ mobile devices

Research from Mercator Advisory Group analyzes the technologies that will help merchants build omnichannel experiences and what that means for loyalty, mobile, and payments.

Expanded Features Making ATMs the Hub of Financial Institutions’ Self-Service Banking Channels Research from Mercator Advisory Group examines importance of the ATM channel for today’s banking customers