Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. So which merger was the best in 2021? Doug Larson. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2017

The global mobile wallet market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 35.5 percent from 2017 to 2021, according to research firm Research and Markets. In addition, users can also save their card and bank details on their smartphones and make payments and purchases easily.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

United Airlines and Chase Card Services today launched a “United Gateway” credit card that carries no annual fee and offers new users who charge $1,000 within three months of enrolling 20,000 frequent-flier miles. The card's rewards program includes 3 travel miles for every $1 spent on groceries through Sept.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In fact, according to The Business Research Company’s 2022 Payment Security Global Market Report , the payment security market is expected to reach $43 billion by 2026. A biometric payment is a point-of-sale technology that authenticates payments by pairing a payment card with a physical identifier of the cardholder.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The number of global payment cards will grow by 28 percent to 17 billion by 2021. In the newest global payment cards research released on Oct. 31, RBR said that debit card numbers are growing faster than credit cards, which is a trend that will continue. That’s according to new research from London-based RBR.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Mao, whose company provides solutions for payments, prepaid cards and gift cards, said the only way for merchants to go is forward, because going back isn’t an option. Digital Gift Cards ’ Growth. For instance, people are simply directing more spend at gift cards this holiday season. Not All ‘Gift’ Cards Are Gifts .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Outback Steakhouse has rolled out a new “curbside concierge” option for holiday gift card shopping, according to a Monday (Nov. Customers call ahead or go to their nearby restaurant and drive into a set gift card drive-up parking spot with the service. Customers who purchase $50 in gift cards up to Dec. 30) announcement.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Italian consumers are embracing a new government program aimed at boosting retail sales while tamping down on tax evasion that allows buyers to receive a 10% refund on card payments made in stores. By offering the incentive, they hope to cut down on black market deals and fraud, according to The Financial Times.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 13, 2022

The CFPB has issued its Fall 2021 Semi-Annual Report to Congress covering the period April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Since Rohit Chopra was sworn in as CFPB Director in October 2021, the report only reflects CFPB activity under the leadership of former Acting Director Uejio.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

FinTech Revolut has introduced its Pockets tool, while Robinhood Markets is reportedly working with Goldman Sachs for its public offering preparations. Robinhood In Talks With Goldman On Possible 2021 IPO. Robinhood Markets is reportedly working with Goldman Sachs for its initial public offering (IPO) preparations.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In today’s top news, economists expect the economy to recover back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021, and China’s banking watchdog warns of further Big Tech regulations. Economists: Stimulus, Vaccine Key To Full Recovery By Year-End 2021. Capital One Halts BNPL Transactions On Its Credit Cards.

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FICO

AUGUST 16, 2021

Our latest FICO UK Credit Market Report looking at UK card trends for June 2021 shows that average card spend continued to increase compared to 2020. Spend on UK cards continued to increase, along with the percentage of payments. . . Average card balances marginally increased month on month. Looking ahead.

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FICO

MAY 10, 2021

Our analysis of UK card trends for March 2021 shows a big change in spending and financial management in the last 12 months. The average spend per card is lower but the average amount spent over a card’s limit is 25 percent higher. Spend on UK cards increased with the percentage of payments falling. percent drop.

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MyBankTracker

JANUARY 19, 2021

Here are some of the consumer banking trends that we believe will take hold in 2021. Credit cards adapt to new spending patterns. In response to travel and indoor dining coming to a halt, premium travel rewards credit cards changed their rewards programs and card benefits to maintain their allure for existing cardholders.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Not every product launches smoothly (RIP Fire Phone ), not every new endeavor delivers (Amazon’s flirtations with offering a travel platform ended abruptly) and not every new market immediately yields. Amazon still has mountains to climb, even as the market is softening toward them. Amazon is the biggest winner.”.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2019

Gig, eCommerce and public utility firms are putting the spotlight on payment innovations to remain competitive in markets that are becoming increasingly saturated. In contactless payments news, only a small fraction of payments in the United States avoid the swipe or chip card reader. that avoid the swipe or chip card reader.

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FICO

JUNE 14, 2021

Our latest UK Credit Market Report on card trends for April 2021 shows the impact of the opening up of hospitality and retail on April 12. The figures include a 12 percent rise in card spend and more customers exceeding their card limit. This is the largest monthly increase in spend for over two years.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Also, commercial and consumer cards issued in the U.S. And General Motors (GM) reportedly plans to add Google apps capability to its cars in 2021. US Payment Card Market Tops $6T. Consumer and commercial cards issued in the U.S. Consumer and commercial cards issued in the U.S. generated $6.13 generated $6.13

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

But bank earnings are showing that loan loss reserves were more conservative than needed (at least for now) and that in some cases, consumer spending and card activity might be emerging from the most recent depths spurred by the pandemic. At least in terms of third-quarter results that gave insight into card spending and charge-offs.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

LINE Pay Corporation, operator of the popular payment app LINE Pay , announced that it is launching a LINE Pay co-brand credit card with Visa in Japan. The LINE Pay-Visa credit card is set to be released later this year, allowing consumers to make payments at merchants accepting Visa throughout Japan and around the world.

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FICO

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In 2021 I believe AI will cross the chasm, becoming a reliable and safe, mainstream business technology — but maybe not how, or for reasons why, you might expect. In 2021, organizations will stop their handwringing over AI and get down to brass tacks. COVID Is the Mother of AI Maturity. Prediction #2: AI as a Service Will Take Off.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Technavio, the research firm, is forecasting the global mobile card reader market will grow at a CAGR of close to 54 percent from 2017 to 2021. Chip-and-PIN technology came in second with 41 percent market share.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 10, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission provided its annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on its enforcement and related activities in 2021 regarding the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Consumer Leasing Act (CLA), and Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) (collectively, the “Financial Acts”).

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 21, 2024

In the markets, we watched helplessly as real GDP plummeted -5% in 1Q20 and -31% in 2Q20 before rebounding by +33% in 3Q20. No one will forget the inflation that followed in 2021 to 2023, started first by supply chain issues, but then fueled by the Fed’s purchases and the obscene amount of cash handed out by the federal government.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For 2022, we saw a significant increase in compromised cards resulting from skimming activity. Total compromise cards were up 368% from 2021, with more than 161,000 impacted cards identified — nearly a 5x increase over 2021. And the data from January 2023 is already trending at nearly 10x increase over 2022.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Cloud software company Blackbaud is rolling out purchasing cards and expense management services for its corporate customers, the company said Tuesday (Feb. Blackbaud Purchase Cards are designed for “social good organizations” to digitize their accounts payable processes and enhance spend management for employees.

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Perficient

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For example, a customer struggling to pay off a credit card bill because of inflated prices may benefit from transferring their balance to a new credit card that is zero interest for the first twelve months. Invest in marketing.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Bitcoin is briskly getting close to the peaks that brought about a crypto madness and concluded with a dramatic market downfall nearly three years prior, Bloomberg reported. Chief Market Strategist Matt Maley said, according to the report, “This is the third parabolic move. Miller Tabak + Co. The price of bitcoin was $ 17,764.38

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 17, 2021

Last week, the FTC filed an administrative complaint against Fleetcor Technologies, a marketer of fuel cards, and its CEO in which the FTC alleges that the respondents violated the FTC Act’s prohibition on unfair or deceptive acts or practices. In April 2021, the U. Supreme Court ruled in AMG Capital Management LLC v.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Developing markets are quickly increasing their rate at which paycards are accepted, according to the latest research by RBR. The company revealed its “Global Payment Cards Data and Forecasts to 2021” report Wednesday (Nov. 23) with positive news for developing markets. China spearheaded this growth, adding 4.7

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

Crypto.com has put in an early bet that 2021 will see a rebound in the battered travel market. Our user base also grew in 2020, and we now serve over 5 million users around the world, who are eager to travel again in 2021. The Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency and payments platform on Monday (Jan.

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FICO

JANUARY 24, 2023

FICO’s latest market report of UK card trends suggests that consumers managed their credit card debt to keep lines of credit open for the festive season as spend increased month on month. percent more accounts with three missed payments The reliance on credit cards for cash withdrawals dropped, month-on-month, by 10.4

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

billion consumers around the globe are projected to be shopping online by 2021, presenting a tempting opportunity for the subscription businesses that can tap into this robust international customer base. This month’s Deep Dive examines key strategies subscription merchants can use to succeed in international markets. for example.

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The Financial Brand

JUNE 14, 2021

New cashback rewards card for mass affluent is spearhead for a rejuvenated card program rolling out first phases over 2021-2022. The post Wells Fargo Launches Fresh Attack on Credit Card Market appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Merchants, card issuers and banks are no strangers to facing off against evolving fraud threats. This digital shift coincides with consumers’ growing trend toward using debit cards for eCommerce as well as for brick-and-mortar purchases. retailers have digital oversights that leave them vulnerable to attacks. A PYMNTS study on U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 25, 2016

The number of payment cards in circulation around the world increased by 8 percent to 13 billion in 2015, with the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific seeing the fastest growth. That’s according to RBR’s Global Payments Cards Data and Forecasts to 2021 study, which also found UnionPay of China is controlling the biggest piece of the $21.6

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In today’s top payments news, Mastercard was approved for a bank card clearing business in China, and a judge rejected Uber and Postmates’ request to stop California’s new gig economy law. Mastercard Gets Nod To Join China’s $27T Payments Market. Amazon Expected To Control 70 Pct Of US Smart Speaker Market By Next Year.

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