About Jonathan O'Connor
Jonathan is a Senior Manager of Research at Auriemma Group. His writing highlights findings from Auriemma’s Mobile Pay Tracker, Cardbeat US, and The Payments Report.
Topics include: Buy Now, Pay Later, credit cards, debit cards, digital payments, emerging payments, and more.
Entries by Jonathan O'Connor
Are Stored Value Accounts a Replacement or Complement to Traditional Banking?
(New York, NY) The rapid evolution of FinTech solutions continues to reshape consumer perceptions of banking, with stored value accounts (SVAs) emerging as a potential competitor to traditional banking accounts and cards. Auriemma Group’s latest issue of The Payments Reports uncovers positive sentiments around SVAs, underscoring their role in the financial ecosystem and raising questions […]
Flat Cashback Rewards Cards Outshine Tiered Rewards in Cardholder Appeal
(New York, NY) Cardholders consider many factors when applying for a new credit card, with those offering no annual fees and attractive rewards structures being the most influential. Auriemma Group’s latest issue of Cardbeat US confirms that offering compelling rewards significantly impacts cardholder decisions, with a clear preference for flat cashback structures over tiered options. […]