Research

Javelin’s Canadian Digital Banking Scorecards supplement financial institutions’ digital strategy, competitive intelligence, and product planning with a rigorous evaluation of the digital experiences at the top seven Canadian financial instituti...

The EFT or PIN debit networks have lost transaction volume to the global networks as new payment standards continue to be introduced.

First Report from New Series of European Consumer Payments Surveys Documents Unique Characteristics of the U.K. Market. Mercator’s first European PaymentsInsights survey report examines how U.K. consumers view and use new payments technology, r...

Liquidity through trade finance comes to the fore. Mercator Advisory Group releases new research that provides insights into the trade finance landscape in real time as the world reacts to a global pandemic.

Forecast predicts FIDO will speed adoption of biometric authentication, securing frictionless payments. Mercator Advisory Group releases new research on U.S. consumers’ adoption of biometric authentication methods for smartphone log-in and paym...

Pandemic forces near-complete shutdown of retail ecosystem and takes consumer-centric economy with it.

The time for a new authentication strategy is upon us.

This report analyzes the behavior and attitudes of small-business owners about applying for credit; explores offerings from leading banks, nonbank lenders, and vendors; and lays out a detailed series of industry best practices for tackling the s...

Wage access providers are helping workers control when they get paid. Mercator Advisory Group releases new research reviewing the providers and the market for on demand earned wage access products.

Historic market swings triggered by fears related to the Covid-19 outbreak have sent nervous investors scrambling for information, advice, and quick responses. State mandates and shelter-in-place orders have made face-to-face interactions diffic...