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Sector Analysis
Payments Landscape in Slovakia: Opportunities and Risks to 2022
GlobalData’s "Payments Landscape in Slovakia: Opportunities and Risks to 2022", report provides detailed analysis of market trends in the Slovakian cards and payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including cash, cards, credit transfers, direct debits, and cheques during the review-period (2014-18e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets operating in the industry, and provides detailed information on the number of cards in circulation, transaction values and volumes during...
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Sector Analysis
Payments Landscape in Luxembourg: Opportunities and Risks to 2022
GlobalData’s "Payments Landscape in Luxembourg: Opportunities and Risks to 2022", report provides detailed analysis of market trends in Luxembourg's cards and payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including cash, cards, credit transfers, direct debit, and cheques during the review-period (2014-18e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets operating in the industry and provides detailed information on the number of cards in circulation, transaction values and volumes during the...
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Sector Analysis
Wealth in France: HNW Investors 2019
"Wealth in France: HNW Investors 2019", report analyzes the investing preferences and portfolio allocation of French HNW individuals. The female HNW population in France is larger than in the majority of its European peers, presenting an opportunity to grow revenues by targeting this demographic. Other opportunities include expat retirees and the increasing demand for inheritance planning. French HNW investors make use of several wealth managers, creating a challenge for advisors that want to grow assets under management by managing all...
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Analyst Opinions
Payment Company Profile: China UnionPay
China UnionPay (CUP) is a global bank card scheme established under the approval of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the State Council in March 2002. It is the sole scheme provider of payment cards in China. According to Chinese central bank regulation, all card issuers in the country are required to route yuan-based transactions through CUP’s electronic payment network. Card issuance under the UnionPay brand is mostly concentrated in China. UnionPay founded its UnionPay International subsidiary in 2004...
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Analyst Opinions
Alternative Payment Solution: Visa Checkout
Visa Checkout is an online payment solution developed by Visa. Launched in 2014, it replaced the V.me digital wallet solution first introduced in 2012. It allows users to store multiple card details and billing addresses for faster checkout. Visa Checkout works on all web-enabled devices. It is currently supported by more than 350,000 merchants globally, with more joining each month. No extra charges are associated with Visa Checkout in addition to regular interchange fees, which helps boost uptake among merchants....
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Analyst Opinions
Payment Company Profile: Adyen
Adyen is a global payment company that enables merchants to accept payments from both online and offline channels. Launched in 2006, Adyen offers payment services to 4,500 merchants globally, enabling them to accept payments via 250 payment methods (including debit and credit cards and alternative payment solutions) in more than 187 currencies. In addition to e-commerce payment acceptance for individual merchants, Adyen also offers MarketPay, a specialized product for online platforms and marketplaces. This service enables marketplaces to manage the...
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Analyst Opinions
Alternative Payment Solution: Amazon Pay
Amazon Pay was launched in 2007 as Pay with Amazon, before being rebranded to its current name. The solution enables users to pay for purchases on third-party partner merchant websites and apps using payment methods saved on the user’s Amazon profile. In the US, Amazon Pay accepts credit and debit cards from major scheme providers, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB. Users can also make payments using their Amazon account balance. In India, Amazon offers the...
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Analyst Opinions
Competitor Profile: Amex Express Checkout
Amex Express Checkout is an online payment solution developed by American Express. Launched in 2015, it allows American Express card holders to checkout faster on merchant websites and apps by using stored card details and billing addresses. To use the service and make payments, American Express card holders need to have an online account on americanexpress.com containing their card and billing details, a user ID, and a password. At checkout, users need to select Amex Express Checkout and log in...
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Track & Monitor
FinTrack: March 2019
Every month, FinTrack showcases the latest innovations from financial services providers around the world. Each innovation is assessed and rated on key criteria, providing you with valuable insight. The provision of financial services is constantly evolving, with new technology having a particularly significant impact. Innovations such as digital delivery, AI, biometrics, and robo-advice are enabling providers around the world to offer new and improved services to customers that will improve the way they manage their finances. The growing availability of...
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Sector Analysis
Payments Landscape in Bulgaria: Opportunities and Risks to 2022
GlobalData’s "Payments Landscape in Bulgaria: Opportunities and Risks to 2022", report provides detailed analysis of market trends in the Bulgarian cards and payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including cash, cards, credit transfers, and direct debit during the review-period (2014-18e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets operating in the industry and provides detailed information on the number of cards in circulation, transaction values and volumes during the...