Retail Banking Research Ltd
Retail Banking Research Ltd (RBR) is a leading consultancy providing independent information, analysis and strategic advice. We carry out evaluations of markets, products and services in retail banking and payment systems. Our work includes assessing the business implications of new technologies and forecasting new developments and future demand. While focusing on western and eastern Europe, our capability is worldwide.
The company has more than a decade of experience in its specialist fields and is able to draw on an extensive, international network of contacts and experts.
RBR supports its clients with information, analysis and advice that allows them to make better, more informed decisions. The European Commission, for example, described RBR as having "outstanding professional experience in the area of banking and payment systems".
RBR Services
RBR offers three types of service: published reports, a subscription research newsletter, Banking Automation Bulletin for Europe (BABE), and confidential consultancy tailored to the client's specific requirements.
Confidential consultancy projects that RBR has carried out include:
- assessing market opportunities, nationally and internationally (e.g. for branch equipment, third-party processing);
- forecasting the demand for new and existing products and services (e.g. cash dispensers, cheque printing equipment);
- conducting surveys of products and services worldwide (e.g. availability and quality of ATM services);
- analysing the impact of new technologies on retail banking (e.g. chip cards, telephone banking, PCs and computer networks);
- evaluating the business case for new products (e.g. prepayment cards, self service devices).
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