Category: Banking & Financial Services
Asia Banking & Financial Services
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Debit Cards in Japan
... debit cards. Notable features of J-Debit include no annual fees, and the lack of a card number, unlike credit cards. Card holders can make payment at any store bearing the J-Debit mark by entering the ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Malaysia
... much of this year is unlikely to persist while the low base from a year ago drops out of the comparison. Growing inflationary risks and currency pressures suggest no change to monetary policy next year. Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Japan
... In terms of financial cards, both debit cards, which minimise worries of overspending, and credit cards, which are becoming increasingly convenient due to the expansion of contactless payment options, are extending their use. The spread ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Japan
... of pre-paid card transaction value by issuer and operator in Japan in 2024. The company is making moves to strengthen customer loyalty, with Suica as one of its mainstays. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions in ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Japan
... the country’s younger generation, who often do not have credit cards, and therefore see BNPL as a handy alternative. Consequently, new BNPL service providers are continuously emerging in the Japanese market, drawn in by its ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Japan
... credit cards is set to see stronger growth in transaction values in 2024, due to their convenience and benefits. They are being embraced by businesses to reduce manual and paper-based processes, increase cash back into ... Read More
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Macroeconomic Growth Opportunities, China, 2024‒2029
... 5.2% rise in 2023. This growth is supported by robust public investment, a resurgence in private consumption, and increased net exports. However, challenges such as an aging labor force, escalating debt levels, and geopolitical tensions ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Kyrgyzstan
... several years of strong growth. The Russia-Ukraine war has bolstered GDP growth in recent years. But although the conflict will continue to provide some support, the economy will normalise towards pre-war growth levels next year. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Papua New Guinea
... a healthy 4.8% this year. Economic activity in the export-dominated economy will be driven mainly by its extraction sector, with high gold prices and increased mining production combining to fuel growth next year and beyond. Read More
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Consumer Credit in China
... service providers need to have minimum registered capital of CNY1.0 billion to offer personal loans (excluding mortgages and auto loans), which is triple the minimum amount required previously. Also, the main investor needs to hold ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in China
... they expect the prices of goods and services to fall in the future. Both debit cards and pre-paid cards are expected to see progress in 2024 in terms of cards in circulation and current value ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Laos
... emigration to neighbouring countries, which has exacerbated existing challenges for human capital. We anticipate a recovery will begin in 2026 when we expect the GDP growth rate to reach 4.0%, rising to 4.3% in 2027. Read More
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Credit Cards in China
... of cards in circulation is mainly affected by ongoing government efforts to clean up “sleep accounts”, which are defined as credit card accounts with no active transactions in the past five years, according to the ... Read More
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Debit Cards in China
... circulation increased by around 340 million in 2023, reflecting a 4% increase, while a further 124 million debit cards are expected to be in circulation in 2024. Sales of commercial debit cards are insignificant, with ... Read More
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Economy of Turkiye 2024
... of industrial progress over several decades and its export profile is that of an advanced country. It has recently experienced a burst of high inflation due to political control of interest rates and the aftermath ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in China
... the continued rebound of closed loop pre-paid cards by all measures, as travel and commuting have continued to return following the end of COVID-19 restrictions. According to the Ministry of Transport, passenger volumes on urban ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Hong Kong, China
... travel, dining, and entertainment. This led to increased spending, often financed through credit. The decline in unemployment has bolstered consumer confidence and disposable income. As more people return to work, their spending power increases. Euromonitor ... Read More
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2024 India Mobile Payments Forecast (2025-2030 Outlook)-Market Opportunities Report
... industry. The market is expected to increase from USD xx billion in 2025 to USD xx billion by 2030, at a CAGR of xx% from 2025 to 2030. Estimates on product and service sales are ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Myanmar
... GDP forecast for Myanmar to 2.0% on the back of the deteriorating security situation, which is affecting every corner of the economy. Confidence is falling and inflation remains high, severely impacting already low real incomes. Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore
... of such cards across multiple payment scenarios. These cards are increasingly being adopted for e-commerce, public transport, and cross-border transactions, providing users with more flexibility compared with closed loop alternatives. A significant driver of growth ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Singapore
... increasingly being used for low to medium value transactions, such as transportation, dining, and other day-to-day purchases. They have become especially popular amongst students and younger working adults, as they offer a convenient and flexible ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Singapore
... see only low growth in 2024. The primary reason for this is the limited merchant acceptance of charge cards, such as those issued by American Express (Amex) and Diners Club, compared with the widespread acceptance ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Singapore
... 2024, underpinned by economic growth and strong consumer spending. Despite global uncertainties, Singapore’s economy grew by 4.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, extending the average growth in the first half of 3.0%. This ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Singapore
... to reach 15-16 million in 2024, with tourism receipts estimated at between SGD26 billion and SGD28 billion, marking a return to near pre-pandemic (2019) levels. This resurgence in tourism has directly boosted consumer spending, particularly ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Hong Kong, China
... all continuing to rise in 2024. This is in contrast to the niche of closed loop pre-paid cards, which continues to lose popularity and is dominated by merchant issued gift cards. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card ... Read More
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