Financial Services


Will consumers continue to embrace price comparison sites?

Price comparison sites have been around for a while, but they are still struggling to go beyond insurance. Here, Jamie Talmage explains that while new tech and regulations may bring opportunities, it’s consumer trust that is king.
Financial Services Publication

A Recipe for My Finances: How banks can better cater for new savers

In a world with more online sources for pasta sauces than ISAs and mortgages, why haven’t financial institutions got their online presence for fledgling savers organised? Nina Gaber examines the ingredients financial services could add to their current offerings.
Financial Services Publication

What's next for General Insurance?

While customers still lack engagement and providers risk huge losses with new-customer deals, there is change afoot in the general insurance sector. Jamie Talmage examines our latest research into the industry and the advantages of switching focus from price to value.
Financial Services Publication

Bank branch closures: a communications conundrum

Bank branch closures remain a major issue for banks, with changing financial habits and the threat of new competitors set to exacerbate the problem in years ahead. So what should a bank consider before closing a branch, and how could it affect its reputation?
Financial Services Publication

Majority of young people think their generation is more entrepreneurial than previous generations

Ipsos research conducted on behalf of IPF, run across seven markets, looks at financial wellbeing in young adults.

The British Business Bank 2018 Business Finance Survey

The 2018 Business Finance Survey among SMEs, conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the British Business Bank.
Economy Publication

Understanding Society: Tomorrow's Business

Perhaps even more so than normal, the state of the UK economy is of critical importance to our country’s researchers, policymakers and practitioners. It has never been more important for central Government to engage with businesses to deliver its Industrial Strategy, improving the UK’s productivity and coordinating its departure from the European Union.
Brands Publication

In AI We Trust? How AI Is Impacting the Financial Sector

As buzz words go AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is one of the biggest. AI is creeping into our lives in ways we didn’t expect. But, do we trust it to perform when it comes to big decisions?
Transport Survey

Cost Of Uninsured Drivers Could Hit £1billion By 2005 - Warns Direct Line

A report out today (Tuesday) from Direct Line, Britain's largest direct motor insurer, has revealed that by 2005 honest motorists could be forking out £60 extra on top of their insurance premiums to cover the cost of uninsured drivers. Currently drivers are paying between £15-£30*.