December 2019 Welcome to the 2019 version of our annual market update. I wrote the first such letter thirty years ago, in 1990! My, how times have changed. While we typically talk about industry happenings and then pivot to updates in our own company, we are going to turn that around this year. I think […]
(London, UK): Many cardholders are looking for ways to more thoughtfully manage their purchases and repayment. Digital tools are a potential solution, but most consumers still track their budget manually. According to Auriemma Research’s latest issue of Cardbeat UK, however, 61% of cardholders believe digital tools would be helpful when tracking spend, even though only […]
(LONDON) – Auriemma Group is pleased to announce its sponsorship of a new award at the UK Cards & Payments Awards. The award, Excellence in Operational Innovation, will recognise the card issuer, brand, banking acquirer or payment company that has best demonstrated operational innovation resulting in a best-in class customer experience. Submitted entries could include […]
(New York, NY): Apple’s new credit card will be released later this summer and is well-positioned to capture the attention of Apple’s existing shoppers and Pay users, according to a study by Auriemma Research. The card appears designed with Apple enthusiasts in mind and may encourage the use of Apple Pay. Although the Apple card […]
(London, UK): Consumers are well-intentioned when building their budget, but even a nominal unplanned expense could leave UK cardholders financially constrained. Many can’t afford the miscalculation—on average they have £20 for daily discretionary purchases and 23% need to put their total income towards outgoings. Consumers often navigate these financial hurdles on their own. While automation […]
(New York, NY): Shoppers purchasing a new iPhone have two choices at checkout—pay up to $1,500 up front or go on a $60 per month payment plan. It is a familiar set up for anyone who has taken out a home, auto, or student loan: Buy now; pay over time. Similar plans are emerging in […]
(New York, NY) The death of plastic. Apple Pay’s launch in 2014 invited headlines touting the digital payments revolution, but in the years since, plastic has thrived. Consumers swiped, they dipped, and now they’re beginning to tap– all with a physical card. Some argue that the proliferation of tapping a physical card at checkout will […]
In 2018, millions of consumers had their personal data compromised by breaches across a diverse set of industries—from tech to retail to hospitality and more—putting many at risk of payment card fraud. Most consumers are aware of their data’s exposure, but 91% believe their credit card issuer will cover them in the event of fraud. […]
Mindy Harris, Managing Director and General Counsel for Auriemma Group, will be a panelist at the CBA Live conference, scheduled for April 1-3, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Harris will be a panelist for CBA Live’s “Efficiency Ratios: Right Sizing For Compliance” session, which focuses on best practices for building strong compliance risk management programs in […]
Dear friends Our firm was founded 35 years ago, in 1984. It’s been a fantastic run, and we thank you for your support and friendship over the years. Since then, our business has evolved to meet the changing needs of the payments and lending markets. Today, our business consists of four distinct specialty areas. The […]