Research

Consumer debt is climbing, and for the wrong reason. Consumptive spending is evident on credit cards, and household budgets are under stress, diminishing the ability of consumers to repay. Though inflation shows signs of waning, many consumers r...

The Capital One acquisition of Discover, if it gains regulatory approval, will create a global force in payments for acceptance, issuance, and processing. To clear the regulatory hurdle, the potential new organization must prepare a case that ex...

The commercial prepaid market should see moderate growth in coming years, with an increased opportunity for non-governmental products such as employee and health incentives in open-loop and closed-loop networks. This Javelin Strategy & Research ...

Consumers are on a quest for value and convenient ways to pay. Retailers and merchants want to boost sales and cut costs. These interests can get together through retailer debit cards that leverage consumer bank accounts via store-branded apps a...

In the world of commercial card payments instruments, ePayables—a virtual type of card payment—is the fastest growing segment, bringing operational efficiency for buyers and their suppliers and offering flexibility and the potential for better c...

Banks and credit unions provide a digital shopping experience that can lead customers to pick an ill-suited credit card and put an FI at risk of costly “silent churn.” In contrast, NerdWallet, CardWiz, Smart Asset, and other card advisory fintec...

Identity-proofing, a fundamental need of financial services companies, is a space in considerable flux. Fintech companies that cut their teeth as e-commerce payments platforms are entering the competition and making inroads with innovative solut...

IoT devices allow more convenient customer and business interactions, but the privacy and security costs can be too high, especially for financial institutions and small businesses, without diligence. IoT devices that store personal and financia...

The Security and Exchange Commission’s approval of several exchange-traded funds tied to bitcoin led to a sigh of relief in the cryptocurrency industry. Indeed, the move—which came after the regulatory agency lost in court—is being seen as a vic...

Death, as the saying goes, is inevitable, and so are the complexities involved in estate planning. Wealth advisors, who historically have handed off the process to attorneys and tax advisors, are increasingly unwilling to abdicate revenue and re...