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Older UK Millennials (aged 31-40) are Britain’s most indebted generation and, while pre-pandemic they were fairly relaxed about this status, now there’s been a rapid increase in their anxiety about their current debt levels, according to the latest Mintel research. In June 2019, just over a quarter (27%) of Older…
Mintel Comperemedia has today (December 11, 2018) announced four trends set to lead the momentum of the US and Canadian financial services industries in 2019. The ‘Platformification’ of Financial Services Innovators in the financial services industry are moving toward a seamless, one-stop-shop approach to service and engagement through…
The UK’s over-65s are failing to plan for key later life events, according to latest research from Mintel. Just half (53%) of them have made plans for later life, such as writing a will, inheritance tax planning, preparing for long term care, and making decisions about future living arrangements, leaving…
From checking account balances to depositing checks with the snap of a picture, mobile banking apps have passed the tipping point of mass adoption as 61% of Americans with an active deposit account use a mobile banking app. But despite widespread usage of banking apps, consumers have been comparatively slower…
It seems many Canadians are racing against the clock to bulk up their bank accounts in order to live a comfortable lifestyle in their golden years. New research from Mintel reveals that two in five (43%) Canadians have less than $100,000 in retirement savings. Meanwhile, just 6%…
Digital channels provide customers with the freedom to bank when and where they want, but the majority of Canadians haven’t lost their connection with their local branch. New research from Mintel reveals that more than eight in 10 (86%) Canadian bank consumers have visited a branch in…
When it comes to loans, a percentage point can make a world of difference; however, new research from Mintel on unsecured loans finds the majority of unsecured loan* borrowers are living in ignorance as three in five Brits (60%) admit they are unaware of the interest rate…
Mintel Comperemedia has today (November 30, 2017) announced ‘DIY Financial Wellness’ as a key marketing trend set to impact the North American financial services industry in 2018. Mintel predicts that the personal financial management tools of yesterday will evolve into do-it-yourself (DIY) financial…
Mintel Comperemedia has today (November 30, 2017) announced ‘Insurance as a Service’ as a key marketing trend set to impact the North American insurance industry in 2018. Mintel predicts that as competition intensifies, insurance companies will expand their role to include supplementary services…
In the UK this week, the Chancellor Philip Hammond presented the Autumn Budget to Parliament. Below, our team of Senior Financial Service Analysts pinpoint the key changes that have been introduced and predict how consumers and brands will respond. Stamp duty for first time buyers scrapped “Perhaps the most…
While Freshers’ Week is winding down for many, it seems that from tuition fees to textbooks, the cost of studying is leaving many scholars facing concerns over debt. Indeed, Mintel’s Student Finance UK 2017 Report reveals that nearly three in five (57%) students in the UK are…
Just 2 in 5 Canadians trust stores to protect their payment information. As consumers today rely on technology for everything from reminding them to get up and walk around to applying for a mortgage on the go, the security of personal data is under scrutiny. So much so that…