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From Debt to Deposits: How US Households Are Responding to Rates
Spain · Spain

From Debt to Deposits: How US Households Are Responding to Rates

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Coming into 2025, many leading US banks and economic commentators expected interest rates to be chopped – a safe prediction as rates were trending downwards from an August peak of 5.33% to 4.48% in December. Instead, cuts were less substantial than anticipated, holding at 4.33% since January. Recent reports from the FED indicate that rates will hold until inflation is quashed. The tariff turmoil throws more uncertainty into the mix.     …See the Story
StanChart, BII partner to boost SMEs & women-led enterprises with $100M in trade finance
Kenya · Kenya

StanChart, BII partner to boost SMEs & women-led enterprises with $100M in trade finance

Standard Chartered and British International Investment (BII) has announced the signing of a US$100 million trade finance facility that will expand access to working capital solutions for companies across Kenya and Tanzania. The facility will enable SMEs in priority sectors to pay suppliers on time and grow export capacity. The priority sectors include agriculture, food production, […] The post StanChart, BII partner to boost SMEs & women-led en…See the Story

Wallet wars: Why credit card loyalty is under threat

Credit card adoption in the US has steadily rebounded since 2012 following a dip after the 2008 financial crisis. Today, 79% of households hold at least one card, with an average of 3.8 per household. The average balance, after years of decline, is rising again, now at $3,080.  However, our latest MacroMonitor data signals a turning point. While traditional credit cards still dominate, newer forms of paymen…Coachella · United StatesRead Article

Affluence across borders: What wealthy consumers want from financial services

As many households worldwide grapple with rising costs and economic uncertainty, others are building wealth. Affluent consumers are increasingly influential in shaping the global financial services landscape. While definitions of affluence vary by market (see RFI Global definitions below), our data show that high-net-worth (HNW) individuals represent a small elite segment of around 2-4% of country populatio…Canada · CanadaRead Article

The future of US insurance: Adapting to changing household needs

Rising living costs and shrinking household budgets are forcing US consumers to make tough choices. As some forms of insurance are deprioritized, others are being actively sought out. Price, value, and relevance are under more scrutiny than ever before. In this on-demand webinar, delivered in partnership with the Society of Insurance Research (SIR), RFI Global unpacks how the insurance market is evolving — and what it means for insurers today. D…United States · United StatesRead Article

The Promise of Agentic Commerce, and the Realities for Credit Unions

Close your eyes and think about all the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) has entangled itself into your everyday life. Does it scare you or excite you?  Regardless of the emotion it triggers, AI is already subtly—and commonly more crudely embedded everywhere. Whether it’s summarizing internet search queries, generating a recap and defining actions items after a meeting, or viewing images and video content generated from someone’s simple prompt;…Artificial Intelligence · United StatesSee the Story

Neo to Paleo: The evolution of challenger banks worldwide

Neo – Definition, ‘New’. A new or revived form of. So, neobanks are new banks challenging the established form of banking and the status quo. So far, so expected. Except that what we call neobanks are often not that new anymore.   In fact, if you search ‘neobank examples’ in Google, the top brands it picks up are shown in the table below, and the newest of them is now 10 years old. …Read Article

Treasury management takes center stage

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Treasury management services are emerging as a critical component for companies aiming to maintain financial stability and operational control. In today’s dynamic business environment, financial leaders are turning to treasury management as a strategic tool to better forecast liquidity, manage risk, and safeguard operations. “Business conditions are evolving quickly,” said Tarena Terry, director of treasury management for Academy Bank. “Treasury…United States · United StatesSee the Story

A tale of two cities – the rise and future of neobanks in the UK and US

Ten years ago, fintechs erupted onto the banking scene with super cool user experiences on their apps and funky marketing. Neobanks were the poster child for the fintech movement, especially in the UK. According to data from RFI Global’s Orion programme, digital-only providers are finally coming of age with their share of primary relationships in the UK increasing from 1% in 2019 to 6% in 2025. However, despite this headline–grabbing success not…Apps · United KingdomRead Article

Webinar - How consumer trends are shaping US financial services in 2025

US financial services are entering a new era. Consumers are feeling the pressure, tightening budgets, switching banks at record rates, and demanding more digital, mobile-first solutions. At the same time, fintechs are gaining ground and affluent households now control 88% of investable wealth. Watch our on-demand webinar to get ahead of the shifts reshaping financial services in the US. Powered by MacroMonitor, the largest survey of US household…United States · United StatesRead Article

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