Chris Allen

Sep 11, 2024 | datos-insights.com | Daniel Dawson |Chris Allen |Lisa Asher

The payments landscape is rapidly evolving. Traditional card payments that have long dominated the market now face growing competition from innovative alternatives. Yet, the card industry isn’t standing still. From e-commerce to fintech disruption, cards are finding new avenues for growth and adaptation. Here are some interesting trends we have uncovered. Cards have dominated the payments landscape for some time, but they are increasingly facing competition from alternative methods.

Sep 6, 2024 | datos-insights.com | Lisa Asher |Chris Allen

Presidential election cycles have a huge impact on wealth management clients and their financial behaviors. As the current election season comes into full swing, discussions surrounding the potential impacts of policies affecting wealth management clients’ financial lives become increasingly relevant. While this can often lead to heated debates, financial advisors mustn’t become apathetic about the consequences or inadvertently invalidate their clients’ concerns by avoiding the conversation.

Aug 26, 2024 | datos-insights.com | Chris Allen |Gillian Shaw

Been to a fast-food restaurant recently? If you have, there’s a strong chance you had the option to order and pay using a self-serve kiosk, as more and more restaurants choose to install this technology.

Aug 13, 2024 | datos-insights.com | Mitch Wein |Chris Allen |Deb Zawisza

Over the last several months, we’ve been hearing more about “Peak 65,” but what exactly is it? The baby boom lasted from 1946 to 1964, and older baby boomers have mostly aged out of the workforce. However, the final cohort of baby boomers, which represents 30 out of the 72 million still alive, will reach 65 starting in 2024. From 2024 to 2027, “Peak 65” will have 4.1 million Americans turning 65 annually, two to three times more than a few years ago.

Aug 12, 2024 | datos-insights.com | Deb Zawisza |Jack Krantz |Chris Allen

In an era where smartphone experiences shape customer expectations, the insurance industry stands at a crossroads in claim disbursement processes. While paper checks have long been the norm, digital solutions are rapidly gaining ground, offering improved customer experiences and operational efficiencies. I recently wrote about the outbound payments landscape in the Datos Insights report, Stop the Checks: Deliver on Brand Promise with Outbound Payments.