Category: Banking & Financial Services
Europe Banking & Financial Services
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Charge Cards in Hungary
... last products were pulled from the market during 2012 and remain absent. The sales generated by charge cards are also expected to decline, due to the popularity of commercial debit cards over charge cards. This ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Romania
... rapid growth in recent years with the share of card payments rising year on year. Digital payments are driving the use of card transactions supported by retail e-commerce platforms which have adopted digital payment methods ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Hungary
... their virtual counterparts, continues to grow, driven by a rich array of smartphone applications with built-in payments, and other smart solutions (e.g., QR code payments) that make card payments more convenient, fast and versatile. Added ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Romania
... and expanding the usage of charge cards due to other more profitable products in their portfolios. Personal charge cards face limited prospects as consumers fail to see a clear advantage over credit cards, and issuers ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Romania
... attributed to the remarkable growth observed in open-loop cards, creating opportunities for operators such as Revolut, which continues to see double-digit growth in the number of transactions. Romania is the leading market in central and ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Ireland
... in 2024. Irish GDP rebounded by 3.5% q/q in Q3. We think this is the start of a recovery after five declines in the previous six quarters. But this isn't guaranteed given persistent data distortions. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Denmark
... despite the slowdown in pharmaceutical production. Recovering consumer purchasing power as inflation remains below target and a favourable policy mix will also support the non-pharma economy. We think GDP growth likely averaged 2.7% last year. Read More
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Debit Cards in Romania
... drive growth in the number of debit card transactions over the upcoming forecast period. Consumers are already using their debit card for smaller purchases in 2024, with the average value of debit card transaction falling. ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Hungary
... Bank that operates the Simple smartphone application and SimplePay payment solution. Hellopay has established itself as one of Hungary's leading providers of integrated and innovative digital payment solutions in the hospitality and events sector. With ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Sweden
... the prevalence of home buying in Sweden. Higher mortgage rates in the first half of 2024 were imposed as the policy rate peaked at 4%. Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit in Sweden report establishes the size ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Sweden
... external demand. But we see increased uncertainty around global trade protectionism and the extent to which households in Sweden and across Europe will spend or save their real income gains. The resilience of the labour ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Italy
... the number of cards in circulation has also tapered off, albeit only marginally. This is partly explained by maturity, with transaction volumes and circulation numbers still dwarfing those of other card types. However, the slowdown ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Italy
... a substantial reduction in inflation, in that the easing of cost-of-living pressures has bolstered confidence and spending among consumers and made many more willing to borrow to finance purchases. The latter behaviour also reflects a ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Italy
... continues to be underpinned by the increasing tendency of consumers and businesses to move away from cash in favour of card-based and digital payment methods. This well-established trend has become more pronounced since the pandemic, ... Read More
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Store Cards in Italy
... steadily for over a decade amidst growing consumer migration to other types of financial cards and digital payment solutions that offer greater convenience and flexibility, more attractive loyalty reward programmes, lower interest rates etc. This ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Italy
... the entire year. It remains a key beneficiary of the shift away from cash in favour of card-based payments, as these instruments are easy to obtain, highly versatile and enjoy strong public trust in terms ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Italy
... With the recent spike in inflation having now largely subsided and other key macroeconomic indicators remaining broadly favourable, increased confidence and spending among consumers and businesses have had a positive influence on the category’s performance. ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Portugal
... have boosted the positive trend, as has the growing preference for card usage over cash. Though inflation has pushed up prices, the use of debit cards for micropayments and daily routine payments contributed to a ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Portugal
... cards seen as secondary and complementary products to their main offering. In Portugal, charge cards are only available to businesses, primarily used for employee expenses. Euromonitor International's Charge Card Transactions in Portugal report establishes the ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Portugal
... even with high interest rates. In auto lending, second hand cars continued to drive demand with contracts for new cars losing share over the review period. Maximum interest rates determined by the Bank of Portugal ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Norway
... is beginning to feel the positive effects of falling inflation. In 2024, both gross lending and outstanding balances increased at a steady pace buoyed by improved levels of consumer confidence. Gross lending is expected to ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Portugal
... for credit cards and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL). Appliances, electronics and travel products are among those for which local consumers are mostly resorting to BNPL services. The simplified access to such credit has been ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Portugal
... the early forecast period at least, meaning less pressure on prices and greater growth in terms of available income. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Portugal report establishes the size and structure of the market ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in the Netherlands
... such as De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), and other regulators. These regulations aim to reduce the credit burden and make sure no unsustainable loans are issued. This is part of a long-term effort and is becoming ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Norway
... gross lending attributed to card lending in Norway. While card lending decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to lower spending, there was a rebound post-pandemic as consumer lifestyles began to normalise. In 2024, card lending ... Read More
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