Fintech Analyst Report - Issue 211

Issue #211 of the Fintech Analyst report examines developments in payments: from M&A activity to debit card trends in Europe and card payment growth in India. There’s also a look at whether the globalisation trend is continuing in corporate banking and at what open banking has to offer corporate treasurers.

IDC: Payment consolidation makes sense

A recent wave of M&A in the payments space shows that bank, corporate and merchant payments have considerable overlap. In many cases it makes sense to bring what was traditionally separate together.

Mercator: European debit card trends

The European debit card market is far from uniform. Growth trajectories and usage vary considerably across the nine European countries examined in this report.

GlobalData: India sees card payments surge

Fear of handling cash in the pandemic is driving consumers towards digital payments. The value of card payments in India is estimated to grow by 8.4% in 2020.

Aite Group: Open banking for corporate treasurers

What does open banking offer corporate treasurers? A look at what’s on offer from banks and fintech providers including API offerings, strategies, and models of open banking for corporate treasury offices.

Greenwich: Globalisation in corporate banking

What’s happening to the globalisation of corporate banking in the wake of COVID-19? Some say that cross-country banking is decreasing, but Greenwich research tells a different, more nuanced, story.

Celent: Surviving in capital markets

March madness induced by COVID-19 has caused many to re-assess their technology infrastructures. Digital models, collaboration, business continuity, and connectivity have all become priorities.

McKinsey: The future of private banking in Europe

European private banks were already feeling pressure to revitalise. The pandemic has accelerated changes in the expectations of clients and employees: the industry will need to transform faster.

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