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Research Papers

Highlights from the 4th Annual Underbanked Financial Services Forum

The Underbanked Financial Services Forum has become a bellwether for the industry serving the underbanked. Judging by this year’s Fourth Annual Forum, presented by SourceMedia with the Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI), the industry is strong. Despite challenging times for the ...

21 pp.

Posted: August 2009

PERC RESEARCH-Fully Reporting Nonfinancial Payment Data: Impact on Customer Payment Behavior and Furnisher Costs and Benefits

CFSI is proud to have partnered with PERC on their latest research report, “Fully Reporting Nonfinancial Payment Data: Impact on Customer Payment Behavior and Furnisher Costs and Benefits.” The report surveyed 70 telecommunications and utilities companies and over 1,000 consumers. Key ...

Posted: April 2009

Innovation Trends in Financial Services to the Underbanked

by Michael J. Herrmann, Arjan Schütte, and Rachel Schneider

Significant discussion about underbanked consumers and the market opportunity they represent has occurred over the past several years. To meet this market opportunity, a number of startup companies have materialized with innovative products and services. CFSI has evaluated some of these ...

16 pp.

Posted: March 4, 2008