January 05, 2011
Mobile 401 Lesson 2: Evolution
by Tim Attinger LESSON 2 DISCUSSION QUESTION: What is the “killer app” or feature that will finally tie mobility to payment and information in a way that is truly transformative...
December 28, 2010
Cloud Payments 311 Lesson 2: Evolution
by Tim Attinger LESSON 2 DISCUSSION QUESTION: What has been the most important result in the application of risk management services in payments processing? How have network-based risk services delayed...
December 20, 2010
Social Commerce: Who’s Turning Visits into Cash?
‘Tis the season to be shopping, and retailers have their fingers crossed that this year’s sales will shine a little brighter in comparison to the last two years. This article...
December 16, 2010
2025: Reverse-Payment Settlements Unleashed
Dec 16, 2010 The year is 2025. For the past two decades, brand-name drug companies have settled infringement lawsuits with generic firms by paying them to drop their patent challenges....
December 14, 2010
India: Benefits Connecting Low-Income to E-Payment System
Introduction Governments around the world have within their hands a powerful catalyst to promote financial inclusion – their own payment interaction with low-income households. Indeed, government is frequently the largest...
December 12, 2010
Is the PIN Mightier Than the Sword in Fighting Fraud?
Introduction Nothing is more important to the future of electronic payments than maintaining consumer trust and, in particular, consumer confidence that sensitive financial information will remain secure. To preserve that...
December 10, 2010
Director Disqualification as a Complement to EU Antitrust Fines: Towards...
Grant McKelvey, Mark Powell, Dec 09, 2010 There is an intense debate in competition law circles about the seemingly high level of fines levied by the European Commission on companies...
December 08, 2010
Did Payments Get a New Mom, or Enter Rehab?
PYMNTS.com is presenting its annual Twelve Days of Christmas Series. Yes, we’re early, but we figured that during the real twelve days most of you will be sipping eggnog, playing...
December 08, 2010
For One Swallow Does Not Make a Spring
On Tuesday, Samsung and Google announced the Nexus S, with NFC. The payment technology industry, gathered in Paris for the CARTES & IDentification 2010 conference will no doubt rejoice, yet...