November 04, 2010
Fed’s Proposal for Interchange Rates to Be Announced Within a...
That’s the word from Tom Brown, a partner at O’Melveny & Myers and former lawyer for Visa. He said the first draft of Federal Reserve’s proposal for debit card interchange...
November 04, 2010
The Key to Igniting and Launching Mobile Payments Platforms
Approximately 70% of people in developing countries don’t have access to finance, according to Ignacio Mas (Gates Foundation Executive). Mas then responded with what he called “the feel-good story of...
November 04, 2010
There’s Two Sides to Every [Payments Platform] Story
After a presentation by Mark Lavelle (VP of Strategy & Business Development, PayPal) about innovation planning, in which he discussed the development of Bill Me Later, Tim Attinger, Managing Director...
November 04, 2010
No Need to Give a Eulogy for Venture Capital
A great line from James Sanger (General Partner, ABS Ventures)! However, he did point out that old venture capital models seem to no longer be working. He stressed that companies...
November 04, 2010
Why the Time Is Right for Innovation (and Cash Is...
The Institute is in session! The top thinkers and doers in payments are seated and ready to exchange ideas on how to continue to fuel the flame of innovation in...
November 03, 2010
The Innovation Rumble at Harvard
PYMNTS.com was at Harvard University, where industry thought leaders and top executives came together for The [Payments] Innovation Institute. Over the two-day event, PYMNTS.com compiled blog posts at the “innovation...
September 16, 2010
Even With ‘No Dog in the Fight’, Phil Tomlinson Doubts...
A PYMNTS.com Exclusive By Philip W. Tomlinson, TSYS Chairman of the Board and CEO TSYS® serves most of the constituents in nearly every part of the payments chain – from...
March 29, 2010
Innovating Through Recession: How Bold Ideas Thrive in a Down...
Moments of economic turbulence provide the unique opportunity to start new businesses, launch disruptive new products and strengthen customer loyalty — often at a discount. During these challenging times, here...
March 29, 2010
Seven Ways to Innovate Through A Recession
Moments of economic turbulence provide the unique opportunity to start new businesses, launch disruptive new products and strengthen customer loyalty — often at a discount. During these challenging times, here...