Category: Financial Services
Financial Services market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Financial Cards and Payments in Italy
Financial Cards and Payments in Italy Financial cards and payments performed well in Italy in 2023, both in terms of the number of cards in circulation and the value of transactions. Growth was underpinned by the growing trend towards cashless payments, even for smaller amounts, thanks to the develo ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Greece
Consumer Credit in Greece In 2023, gross lending in the primary category of other personal lending is experiencing a slowdown in growth due to inflation and reduced disposable incomes. Rising prices, coupled with stagnant salaries, have instilled a sense of insecurity in consumers, making them hesit ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Italy
Credit Cards in Italy Despite a decline in the number of cards in circulation, credit cards in Italy registered dynamic growth in terms of both number of transactions and transaction value in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. This was driven by the growing popularity of cashless trans ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Italy
Debit Cards in Italy The enduring consumer preference for debit cards over credit cards continued throughout 2023, with the former accounting for the more than 10 times the value of the latter in terms of transactions. Such cards are easy to obtain in Italy, as well as having low associated costs. F ... Read More
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Store Cards in Italy
Store Cards in Italy Store cards continued to register a negative performance in 2023, in terms of both the number of cards in circulation and the value of transactions, continuing the trend established during the review period. This was due to strong competition from other financial card types and ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Greece
Consumer Lending in Greece The growth of gross lending in consumer lending for 2023 is moderate and slower than what was anticipated a year ago. Factors such as surging inflation, an escalating energy crisis exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine (with its effects fully realised in 2023), an ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Italy
Charge Cards in Italy Charge cards continued to register a healthy performance in 2023, with a rise in the number and value of transactions. This was linked to the growing popularity of cashless transactions, as consumers become increasing confident about making digital payments over cash. The retur ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Hungary
Pre-Paid Cards in Hungary In January 2023, the previously separate pockets - accommodation, hospitality and leisure - were consolidated; therefore, the charges associated with these sectors are now aggregated and considered together. Also, in order to expedite the use of remaining funds, two additio ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Colombia
Credit Cards in Colombia In 2023, the issuance of credit cards is expected to remain almost flat, with no significant increase. Growth rates for the number and value of transactions are also expected to decelerate compared to the previous year. The value of transactions, particularly for personal cr ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Nigeria
Credit Cards in Nigeria Most banks perceive credit cards as high risk due to experiencing frequent default rates in the past. As such, credit cards continue to be relatively scarce in Nigeria, with mainly high net-worth individuals owning credit cards. Also, due to the instability of the naira, many ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Turkey
Charge Cards in Turkey Charge cards were not issued by banks in Turkey at the end of the review period. Instead, credit cards and debit cards remain the two main types of financial card. Consumers who use credit cards employ them mostly for the “pay later” function, while they use debit cards, which ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Hungary
Consumer Lending in Hungary The initial optimism of early 2022 was abruptly dampened by the end of the year, and this has persisted throughout 2023. The sharp rise in borrowing costs coupled with a decline in disposable incomes due to high inflation has compelled Hungarians to reassess their budgets ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in the US
Consumer Lending in the US The primary challenges facing consumer lending in 2023 have been a continuation of 2022’s twin factors of higher inflation and increasing interest rates. While the story in 2022 was one of largely unchecked inflation affecting much of the US economy, 2023 has really zeroed ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Colombia
Consumer Lending in Colombia The Colombian economy felt the effects of a slowdown in the first semester of 2023 due to a restrictive monetary policy, compounded by a significant increase in interest rates at the end of 2022. This caused credit card interest rates to rise above 40%, leading to consum ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Malaysia
Consumer Lending in Malaysia Towards the end of the review period, many local consumers took out personal loans to cope with higher financial burdens. Malaysian banks have offered personal loans with more flexible repayment plans and more appealing terms when required. The economic uncertainty in Ma ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Hong Kong, China
Consumer Lending in Hong Kong, China Consumer lending in Hong Kong is experiencing a spike in growth as the economy recovers from the impact of the pandemic, with 14% growth in gross lending primarily driven by card lending. The reopening of borders in the fourth quarter of 2022 has sparked a strong ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Denmark
Consumer Lending in Denmark There is expected to be moderate growth in consumer credit gross lending in 2023, though growth will be significantly lower than the previous year. In terms of housing/mortgages, gross lending is expected to fall. A second year of rising interest rates and rising inflatio ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Hungary
Financial Cards and Payments in Hungary The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced payment habits in Hungary, leading to an increased reliance on cards, online payments and smartphone applications. This trend continued as pandemic-related restrictions were gradually lifted throughout 2022. T ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Chile
Consumer Lending in Chile Chile's economy faces challenges as bank credit declined in 2022, the most negative annual variation in 30 years. The economic slowdown stems from a gradual adjustment to previous macroeconomic imbalances, with range projections of -0.5%-0.25% in 2023. Credit is showing low ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Mexico
Consumer Lending in Mexico The consumer lending landscape in Mexico is expected to continue to display growth in both gross lending and the outstanding balance in 2023. 2023 is proving to be particularly favourable for the growth and expansion of fintech companies, which extend credit to consumers w ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Peru
Debit Cards in Peru The momentum of debit card usage continues to surge in 2023, mirroring the trend seen in recent years and maintaining its steadfast trajectory since the onset of the pandemic. The issuance of debit cards has remained notably robust, showcasing the consistent growth witnessed duri ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Peru
Consumer Credit in Peru Consumer credit has continued to witness robust growth in 2023, albeit at a moderated pace compared to the preceding two years. This growth encompasses both outstanding balances and gross lending, having already rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. The resurgence is attr ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Nigeria
Pre-Paid Cards in Nigeria Nigeria remains a mainly cash-driven society, though debit card usage is growing. Pre-paid cards, however, are not a popular option, and while the number of cards is expected to increase, constant transaction value is expected to fall in 2023, as inflation remains very high ... Read More
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Store Cards in Sweden
Store Cards in Sweden Store cards are registering further decline in terms of both the number and value of transactions in 2023 as they are perceived to be old-fashioned, plus other financial card types and instruments offer greater flexibility. In contrast to credit cards, debit cards and mobile ap ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Nigeria
Debit Cards in Nigeria While Nigeria still mainly operates with cash, debit cards are the most popular financial card and continue to gain further penetration and in 2023, both number of cards and transaction values are expected to increase, with a double-digit constant value increase in spending. T ... Read More
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