Consumer Research
Know where you stand and where you’re going next.
Good business decisions are based on solid research. But what about the smaller financial institutions that don’t have the bandwidth to study the competitive landscape? Central 1’s Consumer Research team is the answer.
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Trusted market intelligence is the key to staying relevant and competitive in today’s ever-evolving financial services landscape. Our Annual Research Package provides the information you need to stay ahead of the competition, prepared by experienced consumer research experts who specialize in the Canadian financial services industry. Whether you’re looking to track rates, make data-driven decisions on new products or promotions, or get in-depth analysis of industry trends, we’ve got you covered.
New for 2021: Subscription bundles that meet your needs
You don’t need in-house research teams or big budgets to reap the benefits of customized research. Central 1’s Research team produces over 200 credit union specific publications every year to keep you up to date and at a fraction of the price of hiring full-time or even part-time research staff.
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Our most popular reports that go beyond the basics
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All of the research you need to fully support your strategic plans.
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DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT CAMPAIGN REPORT
Stay informed for your Fall Deposit, RRSP and TFSA campaign planning.
RRSP LOAN REPORT
Help your customers save for retirement by ensuring they choose you for RRSP loans.
SERVICE CHARGE REPORT
Stay current on the latest service fees and product features offered by competitors.
BANK AND CREDIT UNION PROMOTIONS UPDATE
Competitive intelligence to give your marketing strategy an edge.
SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE
Get updates on social media marketing trends to expand your reach to younger demographics.
MORTGAGE UPDATE
Stay on top of new mortgage promotions, promotional rates and relevant trends with regular updates throughout the year.
COMPETITION MONITOR
Learn what your competition is saying online with a bi-weekly report on the digital marketing efforts of Canadian financial institutions including banks and credit unions
HIGH INTEREST SAVINGS RATE MONITOR
Get the scoop on more than 100 accounts sold coast to coast by over 60 financial institutions.
TERM DEPOSIT & INTEREST RATE MONITOR
See a snapshot of term deposit offerings and weekly rate adjustments from over 45 Canadian financial institutions.
Peer Benchmarking Reports
Benchmark your credit union against peers across the country on a variety of topics every year.
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Other Services
Our focus is to keep your business competitive, whether you read our regular reports, or reach out for some one-on-one consulting time. Work with a team of industry experts who live and breathe the Canadian financial services landscape. Get one-on-one consulting to gain intel on the competition or develop a localized strategy to create new service offerings.
Market Insights
Our Research team produces adhoc reports on recent developments in the financial services market. Topics include Gig Workers, Small Business, Welcome Offers for Immigrants, Gen Z Trends, Fraud Alerts and Creating Future HNWI.
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Big challenges often require a custom view. Our team provides indepth, customized research specific to your credit union's unique needs. We can also help you with your member surveys and financial service reviews
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