Tagged: survey

September 11, 2026 @ 1:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK payments professionals largely endorse the government’s plan to modernise the country’s retail payment rails, yet few feel fully assured that the program will be delivered as intended. That is the central message of From Vision to Delivery, a survey of 350 industry figures published… Read More

August 25, 2026 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland sheds light on how American households view and interact with cryptocurrencies. Titled “Do You Even Crypto, Bro? Cryptocurrencies in Household Finance,” the study draws on repeated large-scale surveys of U.S. households to examine investment… Read More

July 10, 2026 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK organizations are integrating artificial intelligence into daily operations at a notable pace, according to research from KPMG. The latest Global AI Pulse survey reveals that 26% of UK companies now incorporate AI tools into routine workflows, up from 18% in the first quarter of… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has released its latest quarterly Inflation Attitudes Survey for May 2026, conducted in partnership with Ipsos. This regular poll gauges how people across the UK view price changes, their forecasts for future inflation, and their opinions on the central bank‘s performance… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 11:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based financial services firms are bracing for a period of technology-fueled expansion, placing artificial intelligence and other advanced tools at the core of their ongoing digital transformation strategies. According to the latest annual sentiment survey from Lloyds Banking Group, optimism is surging across the… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report posits that private equity professionals are increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence as a transformative force, even as they grapple with a stubborn backlog of older portfolio holdings that resist easy exits. PitchBook’s Q2 2026 US PE survey, conducted in May among general… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey from EY-Parthenon reveals that US based consumers are approaching the summer season with heightened caution, significantly trimming spending on travel, dining out, and entertainment. Despite many households describing their day-to-day finances as steady, broader worries about the economy and international events are… Read More

May 29, 2026 @ 2:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A research study by FTSE Russell highlights the accelerating shift of private markets into mainstream portfolios among wealthy US based investors. The 2026 U.S. Wealth Pulse Survey underscores how younger generations, particularly Millennials, are driving this trend with their appetite for higher-risk, longer-term opportunities. While… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 1:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new KPMG survey reveals a sharp erosion of confidence among global investors in Germany’s appeal as an investment destination. The latest edition of the firm’s biennial “Business Destination Germany” study shows the country’s location index plunging to a record low of just +0.2 points—down… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 7:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new analysis of card transactions from digital assets platform OKX reveals that cryptocurrency is no longer confined to speculative trading or high-end buys across Europe. Instead, ordinary consumers are integrating stablecoins into routine daily life, challenging long-held assumptions about crypto’s limited real-world utility. Data… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK are navigating persistent cash flow challenges, according to insights from specialist lender iwoca. A recent survey of more than 1,000 SME owners reveals widespread vulnerability, with many operating on limited financial buffers and struggling with irregular income streams… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has recently released concerning reports revealing how threat landscapes evolved in 2025. Government and industrial organizations have emerged as the top targets for sophisticated cybercriminals, while businesses are increasingly open to sharing security expenses with contractors and suppliers to build stronger collective… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 1:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey shared by Xero reveals strong backing among Australian small business owners for the upcoming Payday Super changes, even as they grapple with significant obstacles to meeting new obligations. The shift to more regular superannuation contributions, slated to commence on July 1, has… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 4:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new joint study by EY-Parthenon and Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) highlights a resilient yet more cautious stance among institutional players in the digital asset space. Conducted in January 2026 among 351 global institutional decision-makers—primarily firms managing over $1 billion in assets—the survey reveals that market turbulence… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 2:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senior cybersecurity executives find themselves navigating a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence is simultaneously amplifying risks and strengthening protective measures. A new EY Cybersecurity Roadmap Study of 500 top corporate security officials highlights how organizations are urgently channeling resources into advanced AI tools and self-governing… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new survey from digital bank bunq has revealed a striking shift in how Irish consumers approach financial conversations. More than one in three respondents feel they can speak more openly about their finances with artificial intelligence than with friends, family, or colleagues. This finding… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey reveals a significant shift in payment habits on UK high streets, with one in seven shops—equivalent to 14%—having eliminated cash acceptance over the past 12 months. Conducted by Link, the UK’s primary ATM and cash access network, the research polled 1,116 small… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 12:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lenders across Ireland’s banking and non-banking sectors remain firmly committed to the real estate market, according to KPMG’s newly released Irish Real Estate Lending Survey for March 2025. The report, released this month, captures a cautiously optimistic mood among credit providers at a time when… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US business executives are increasingly displaying renewed enthusiasm for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), signaling a potential boom in dealmaking over the coming year. According to the latest EY Parthenon Deal Barometer survey, a significant 62% of US based CEOs intend to pursue M&A (mergers and… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte has released seemingly pivotal surveys highlighting critical challenges for family-owned enterprises and corporate strategy leaders. These reports underscore the tensions between long-term planning and immediate pressures, offering key insights for executives aiming to build resilient organizations in an increasingly digital and AI enabled environment…. Read More