What shapes consumer transactions and payment technologies, and where is it going?
Any conventional wisdom about payments—how they’re made, the currencies being used, the cards presently in favor—doesn’t last long before the next wave of technology, innovation, and regulation. Javelin’s analysts conduct research at the forefront of payments, identifying the emerging trends for financial services companies and payments providers and offering insight into how they can best position themselves not just for what is current but also for what is coming.
Payments Research
Reports
Payment Directories: Do They Have a Role to Play in the Adoption of U.S. Faster Payments?
Payment directories are nothing new, but renewed effort has been given to them in consideration of how they could facilitate adoption of faster payments through access to consumer and business account details.
Commercial Credit Cards: North America Market Review and Forecast, 2018-2024
North America Commercial Credit Cards: Market Review and Forecast, 2018-2024. Mercator Advisory Group releases new research about commercial credit card trends in North America.
Credit Cards in a Post COVID World: Seven Takeaways for the Next Business Cycle
Planning for economic recovery in credit cards: now is not too early. New research report by Mercator Advisory Group focuses on the recovery of the credit card business and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tracking Mistakes in AI: Using Vigilance to Avoid Errors
AI and machine learning can help FIs avoid risk — but they have risk of their own. Mercator Advisory Group releases a new research report that examines the impact of hidden biases in ML and Artificial Intelligence—and how to avoid them.
Updating Your Card Strategy Due to Covid
This webinar will be a preview of an upcoming report, highlight key areas of change and provide early recommendations on where to direct your focus.
Gateways Become Rising Force In U.S. Payments Industry, Part 1: A Market Overview
Gateway firms show significant strength in U.S. payments industry. A Mercator Advisory Group research report discusses why exponential e-commerce growth will bring payment gateways along with it.
COVID-19: The Power Behind Contactless
Contactless debit transaction numbers remain elusive. Mercator Advisory Group releases new research that looks at contactless payment activity and the degree to which COVID-19 is affecting its growth.
Debit Card Trends Across Europe
Diversity and difference characterize the European debit card scene. Mercator Advisory Group releases the first report in a series on global debit issues featuring the Worldwide Payments Model.
IoT Payments: Taxonomy Driven Market Size and Company Rankings
IoT payments driven by Fortune 500 companies. Mercator Advisory Group releases new research with a standard taxonomy for IoT payments that details participating companies and IoT specific revenue.
Commercial Credit Cards: International Markets Review and Forecast, 2019-2024
International commercial credit card markets: the challenge of regaining momentum. Mercator Advisory Group releases new research about commercial credit card trends in global regions external to North America.