Why are online investments proving a hit with Gen Z and Millennial consumers? As reported by The Guardian, cryptocurrencies and online investment platforms have become pop culture touchstones as well as financial products and services. This, and the digital-first (or digital-only) ... Read More
One year of lockdowns - how COVID-19 has shaped consumer behaviour and personal finances Today marks the one year anniversary when Boris Johnson told Brits to stay at home to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Two further lock downs later, our ... Read More
The impact Buy Now Pay Later regulations will have on retailers and consumers Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has exploded in popularity in recent years because it offers a simple, streamlined way for consumers to pay. It has become particularly popular ... Read More
Will 2021 be the end of the line for the physical wallet? The way we pay has been changing for many years but 2020 saw a rapid acceleration of these trends as consumers abandoned cash in favour of the perceived ... Read More
COVID-19’s impact on the UK financial services industry COVID-19 will cause many financial services categories to contract in 2020 as opportunities for sales have been severely restricted and consumer confidence has been rocked. However, many categories ... Read More
[Podcast] Buy now, pay later: The right product at the right time The emerging trend across the globe in the credit industry, 'buy now, pay later,' is gripping consumer attention, especially Millennials. The idea itself isn’t anything new, but new ... Read More
The impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian financial industry Global financial markets have faced significant declines and high volatility over the last few months, amid worries about COVID-19. Lifestyle impacts, changing consumer behaviours and worries over supply ... Read More
How COVID-19 will shape income protection in the short to long term Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the income protection market experienced relatively strong growth, with this trend set to continue this year. Here we look at the trends that ... Read More
[WATCH] COVID-19’s impact on US consumer spending The US is undoubtedly heading for a recession which will hit consumer spending. However, this is different from the financial crisis of 2008-09. Fiona O’Donnell, Mintel Director of ... Read More
COVID-19: Canadian industries respond with strength and stability As uncertainty and anxiety affect the Canadian populace, brands have reassured consumers that they would continue to serve them while taking the necessary precautions to keep them safe ... Read More
How Fintech can improve the financial lives of consumers The majority of Canadians believe that technology can change the financial industry for the better, according to an upcoming report on innovations in banking in Canada. In the ... Read More
Brexit, economic confidence and the steady erosion of the middle ground We've just published our Economic Outlook report. As always, there’s lots of interesting and surprising data in the report. The headline finding is that despite the political chaos ... Read More
