(New York, NY): Following its breach more than six months ago, Equifax is the least trusted credit bureau, according to new data from Auriemma Group. While this may be a natural outcome of such a high-profile event, the research shows there has been a ripple effect that has weakened trust in Experian and TransUnion, sparking […]
(London): Auriemma Group will have two speaking roles at Airline Information’s Co-Brand EMEA Conference, scheduled for 21 February in London. David Edwards, Director in Auriemma’s Partnerships group, will chair the conference with opening remarks focused on optimising co-brand programmes and identifying opportunities as the industry absorbs new EU regulation under Interchange Fee Regulation (IFR), Payment […]
(New York, NY): Retailers saw one of the biggest jumps in consumer spending during holiday 2017, bringing cheer to retailers and issuers alike. But while holiday spending is typically indicative of consumer confidence and purchasing plans for the upcoming year, new research from Auriemma Group reveals that consumers don’t plan to increase their spending from […]
(London, UK): Since the European Parliament adopted a new standard to improve data protection for individuals within the European Union (EU) in April 2016, firms have faced massive fines for non-compliance. In the UK alone, the fines doubled year on year. Bring on May 2018 and a new set of standards set by the General […]
(New York, NY): In both the US and the UK, a growing ecosystem of mobile pay providers hope to become consumers’ go-to payment method at checkout. But the future of mobile payments appears more positive across the pond, where contactless payment technology has made familiarity with tapping at the point of sale more prominent. Auriemma […]
Dec. 1, 2017 Dear Friends, If you invested in Bitcoin, Jamie Dimon thinks you must be “stupid” and Mark Cuban says you should be prepared to lose your money. Yet, the value of a Bitcoin is now fifteen times greater than it was at the start of the year. The stock market seemed over-heated at […]
For many years, the credit card industry calculated the loan loss allowance (the ALLL) as an estimate of losses projected over the next ten to twelve months. This long-standing practice is now about to be overturned. While card issuers have not disclosed the likely impact of the new approach, a doubling of the loss allowance […]
(New York, NY): Auriemma is proud to announce the addition of Mindy Harris as Managing Director and General Counsel, starting November 1, 2017. She joins Auriemma from Nordstrom Bank, where she was SVP, General Counsel and Compliance Officer. Harris will contribute to client engagements across Auriemma’s existing four lines of business with her vast knowledge […]
(New York, NY): Mobile pay usage among eligible consumers is down 5% compared to this time last year (25% vs. 30%). And the decline in adoption is expected to continue into Q4 – a period that has seen seasonal dips in Mobile Pay usage the past two years, according to Auriemma Group’s Mobile Pay Tracker. […]
Auriemma Group (Auriemma) is proud to announce its latest speaking role at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas. Marianne Berry, Managing Director of Auriemma’s Payments Insights practice, will moderate a session focused on mobile payments in quick-service restaurants. The session will dissect how mobile payments have been used to drive traffic, streamline ordering, improve service times and increase […]