Category: Financial Services
South America Financial Services
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Store Cards in Chile
... First, the consumer landscape now offers an array of financial payment solutions, encompassing credit, pre-paid, and debit options. This expanded repertoire offers local consumers greater flexibility, transcending the confines of store-specific purchases. The ensuing surge ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Colombia
... in circulation and value of transactions. The performance of debit cards has been influenced by their increased use in online purchases, driven by the expansion of debit cards with security verification code (CVV), fostering their ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Chile
... end of the review period, with both banks and non-bank issuers actively participating in their development. Pre-paid cards offer a captivating area of study, not only due to their rapid expansion but also because of ... Read More
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Store Cards in Argentina
... shift has compelled store cards to transition into credit cards, with the majority being operated by Mastercard, significantly reducing the number of cards in this segment. Euromonitor International's Store Card Transactions in Argentina report establishes ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Peru
... Factors contributing to this caution include the sluggish economic growth, soaring inflation impacting the prices of goods and services, and reduced income due to the challenging job market. The prevailing economic, political, and social instability ... Read More
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Store Cards in Colombia
... including credit or debit cards offering benefits like cashback, many consumers are moving away from store cards as they no longer see their benefits. Additionally, there is a growing trend of merchants and financial institutions ... Read More
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Store Cards in Peru
... Mastercard. As a result, prominent department stores have ceased issuing standalone store cards and instead collaborated with these operators. The remaining store cards still in operation are primarily from regional stores or those still within ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Argentina
... contributing to the decline of this segment. Notably, American Express (AMEX) stands as the solitary player in this fading category, with the company itself not placing significant emphasis on its charge card offerings. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Peru
... semblance of normalcy. However, in 2023, this growth has moderated, mainly due to a downturn in economic growth, heightened inflation, and decreased income levels stemming from a decline in formal employment opportunities and reduced commercial ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Peru
... and gross lending, surpassing pre-pandemic levels experienced in 2022. Notably, the surge has been most pronounced in card lending, outpacing other loan categories. Mortgages/housing loans have also shown a substantial rise, although not at the ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Argentina
... in Argentina has soared to alarming levels. Banks face the obligation of reimbursing merchants for expenses within eight to 10 business days, but often experience delays in receiving these payments. This financing gap necessitates absorbing ... Read More
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Brazil Life Insurance Market Size and Trends by Line of Business, Distribution, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2027
... Forecast to 2027’ report provides in-depth market analysis, information, and insights into Brazil's life insurance segment. The report provides a detailed outlook by product category for Brazil's life insurance segment. It provides values for key ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Colombia
... increased mobility as hybrid work schemes lose traction. Transportation pre-paid cards are offering more digital alternatives for recharging, such as Tullave in Bogota and Cívica in Medellin, which allow users to add balance from e-wallets ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Chile
... to a significant shift towards cashless payments. Additionally, online banking has witnessed exponential growth, captivating an increasing number of customers and monthly visits. This transformation reflects evolving consumer preferences for modern financial practices. The allure ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Argentina
... offers a lucrative high-interest rate. This money is utilised by the national government for financing and to control excessive money circulation in the market, thereby averting speculation and potential escalation of the dollar's value. In ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Argentina
... is experiencing remarkable growth, boasting an annual rate of 500%. Presently, they have garnered over 45,000 affiliated businesses and 850,000 users. Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit in Argentina report establishes the size and structure of the ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Peru
... by users, stemming from their concern over the stagnant economic growth. The evolution of the credit card market is influenced by the dual factors of increasing familiarity with this payment method and the ongoing necessity ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Colombia
... closed loop transportation cards, are steadily gaining popularity. Store cards, however, are witnessing a decline due to consumer preferences shifting towards more versatile payment options. Euromonitor International's Financial Cards and Payments in Colombia report establishes ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Brazil
... a fundamental factor hindering charge cards from achieving more substantial success in Brazil – the inherent concept of charge cards. Despite their similarity to credit cards, charge cards lack the feature of revolving credit, a ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Brazil
... households, 18.5% considered themselves heavily burdened with debt, marking the highest level recorded in the historical data that began in January 2010. This monthly survey is conducted by the National Confederation of Commerce of Goods, ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Brazil
... the face of adverse macroeconomic conditions. Credit cards are playing a pivotal role in the growth of card payments, while debit cards are experiencing waning popularity within Brazil's consumer payments landscape. The retail value of ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Brazil
... contexts, including international travel. Although travel cards have traditionally occupied this space within open loop pre-paid cards, the trend leans towards using general purpose reloadable cards for international expenses. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions in ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Brazil
... market, and reduced consumer purchasing power are pushing individuals to seek credit. In response, lenders are diversifying their array of credit options. Considering these multifaceted challenges, lenders are working to facilitate easier access to credit ... Read More
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Store Cards in Brazil
... completed in five minutes or less. This frictionless onboarding, combined with discount incentives and convenient payment options such as monthly instalments, positions store cards as an accessible and cost-effective means for funding essential purchases such ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Brazil
... the ongoing digitisation of financial services and the increasing number of individuals with access to banking services. Financial institutions have played a role in promoting alternative payment methods, including cards and digital payments, by reducing ... Read More
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