Archive for May, 2007

How to Introduce Mobile Payments

I have been thinking a lot more about how Mobile Payments (”mpayments”) might gain traction in North America. Let’s look at some of the possibilities:
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Towards More Effective Consumer Credit Disclosures

Last September, I reviewed Ronald Mann’s Charging Ahead. As I mentioned at the time, Mann discussed the policy implications of credit cards.
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A Good Idea for Mobile Banking

I have often wondered, why can’t consumers also take advantage of a “positive pay” feature on their checking accounts.
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ACH Scam

This following article describes an interesting account attack using the ACH network that could allow unauthorized debits of one’s checking account:
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Interesting Payments Trend

Did you ever wonder what the search volume and news reference volume for various payment types are on the internet, how they compare to each other, and how they trend over time?
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Mobile Payments vs. Mobile Banking

I get the sense that mobile banking and mobile payments are hot topics lately, with a couple articles I have read seemingly offering very divergent opinions.
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Orbograph Extends Partnership with SunTrust

Orbograph announced today that SunTrust Bank will employ Sereno, Orbograph’s image-based fraud detection solution.
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