Financial Stability news and trends

Bank of England: Non-Banks Could Pose New Risks to Financial Stability
Banking // December 09, 2024

Non-bank financial institutions like pension funds, insurance companies, hedge funds and money market funds could present risks to financial stability as their role in the financial system grows, Dave Ramsden, deputy governor, markets and banking at the Bank of England, said Monday (Dec. 9). Get...

Study Shows Power of Word of Mouth in Credit Card Customer Acquisition
Credit Cards // November 06, 2024

Understanding which consumers are drawn to which cards can help financial institutions hone their marketing. PYMNTS Intelligence data shows that nearly 1 in 3 consumers opened a new credit card within the last 12 months, and 4 in 5 were already cardholders. Many of these...

New Report: Who Is the Credit Card Outsider? … And How Do They Get Access?
Credit Cards // July 01, 2024

The ability to access credit is a necessity in today’s economy. However, 16% of U.S. consumers find themselves without a credit card. Lack of credit access limits these consumers’ financial flexibility and restricts their access to a valuable lifeline in emergencies. We call these consumers,...

The Smaller the Business, the Less Interested They Seem in Using Credit — Why?
SMBs // January 31, 2024

Flexible and accessible borrowing tools are a financial cornerstone for many small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study finds that 90% of SMBs have used at least one type of borrowing tool in the past year. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Interviews & Exclusives
Credit Limit Denials Undermine Cardholder Trust

October 10, 2025
When consumers ask for more credit, they’re not just seeking spending power—they are testing trust. The new PYMNTS Intelligence and Elan Credit Card report reveals how a single “yes” or “no” can redefine customer loyalty, shape financial confidence and even shift market share. Behind every credit approval or denial is a data story about emotion, […]

The Smaller the Business, the Less Interested They Seem in Using Credit — Why?

January 31, 2024
Flexible and accessible borrowing tools are a financial cornerstone for many small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study finds that 90% of SMBs have used at least one...

Financial Education Can Help Subprime Consumers Triple Borrowing Capacity

August 31, 2023
In a credit-based economy like the United States, credit scores have a big impact on consumers’ ability to access loans and afford everyday essentials. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Consumers Say Losing Supplemental Income Would Ruin Their Finances

March 27, 2023
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Quick Reads
Bank of England: Non-Banks Could Pose New Risks to Financial Stability

December 09, 2024
Non-bank financial institutions like pension funds, insurance companies, hedge funds and money market funds could present risks to financial stability as their role in the financial system grows, Dave Ramsden, deputy governor, markets and banking at the Bank of England, said Monday (Dec. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article […]

Banxico Says Mexico’s Financial System Remains Resilient

December 06, 2023
Mexico’s central bank has found that the country’s financial system remains resilient and stable despite the challenges posed by the complex global economic landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Treasury OKs New Rules for Monitoring Non-Bank Financial Risk

November 05, 2023
American regulators approved new guidelines for monitoring financial risk following this year’s banking crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Fed Vice Chair Michael S. Barr Calls for Stablecoin Regulation

October 27, 2023
Michael S. Barr, vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve, addressed the increased experimentation with new payment technologies, such as stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), on Friday (Oct....