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Credit cards: Australian consumer survey offers insight

A Datamonitor survey has revealed that 9% of Australian credit card customers admit to only managing the minimum payment each month, while almost a quarter admit to buying items they can't afford with their card. Credit card providers therefore need to be careful selecting who to offer credit, and be transparent in communicating associated costs.

Published By Datamonitor
24 Jan 2008
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CommentWire

Australia: Woolworths launches credit card

Woolworths has become the first Australian company to launch a credit card with a sophisticated loyalty program, capable of collating data regarding consumer purchases. This data will eventually be utilized in Woolworths' marketing efforts, and is seen as even more important than the financial aspect of the card.

Published By Datamonitor
28 Aug 2008
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US saving culture: the source of all problems?

Datamonitor's Financial Services Consumer Insights survey shows that the fundamental weakness in US savings behavior is a crucial driver of global imbalances. Despite the G20's intention to address the issue of imbalances in the world economy, US saving behavior must see a marked change if global imbalances are to be corrected and the $100 billion US current account deficit is to be paid back.

Published By Datamonitor
28 Sep 2009
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Offering 'one size fits all' savings products in Asia Pacific is a recipe for failure

Datamonitor's Financial Services Consumer Insight survey has shown that consumers in Asia Pacific defy being pigeonholed by saving providers, revealing diverse product tastes, saving methods and plans for the future. Financial services providers must appreciate the unique savings culture of their target market and the variety of preferences if they are to successfully build wallet share.

Published By Datamonitor
04 Nov 2009
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Commbank: looking to educate tomorrow's customers, today

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has launched Coinland, a virtual online game designed to educate primary school children in money management and the consequences of spending. With new Datamonitor findings highlighting a lack of understanding and engagement between banks and consumers, this new initiative sees Commbank well poised to capitalize on this gap in the market.

Published By Datamonitor
21 Apr 2010
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MicroSD-led NFC products may do more harm than good

DeviceFidelity's launch of an NFC-enabling cover for the iPhone follows hot on the heels of other developments to convert mobile handsets into contactless form factors. Given the sensitivity surrounding the NFC business model, this will provide added impetus for acquirers to build contactless acceptance but risks alienating mobile operators from future discussions around mobile payments.

Published By Datamonitor
28 May 2010
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Bank of Melbourne: a new local brand with legacy products

Westpac has relaunched the Bank of Melbourne brand after its removal from the market in 2004, in a bid to boost market share in Victoria and create an exclusively regional proposition. However, as yet there appears to be little difference between the St.George proposition and the new Bank of Melbourne, raising questions about the significance of the rebranding strategy.

Published By Datamonitor
28 Jul 2011
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Eftpos Australia evolves to compete in a new era of payments

Eftpos, Australia's largest payment card scheme, is to implement a new interchange fee in Australia effective as of October 1, 2011, to embrace a new era in the Australian payments system. Mixed responses are expected from all payments participants, from merchant operators and acquirers to card issuers.

Published By Datamonitor
05 Oct 2011
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New P2P payment tools are set to disrupt cash dominance in Australia

A number of new P2P payment methods have emerged in Australia and all have a common target: displacing cash in the low-value P2P payment sector.

Published By Datamonitor
11 Nov 2011
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Visa enters new territory in the online payments sector with V.me

Visa has announced the launch of a new digital wallet, V.me, to compete directly with PayPal in the online payments sector. The digital wallet allows consumers to link their existing payment tools and make online transactions without having to reveal their card payment details to the merchant. Due to launch in early 2012, V.me will allow Visa to explore new territory as a digital wallet provider.

Published By Datamonitor
06 Dec 2011

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