ABA Releases Report for Policymakers on Rapidly Evolving US Payments System

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The American Bankers Association released a report for policymakers on the rapidly evolving payments marketplace. The report, developed by ABA’s Emerging Payments Advisory Group, identifies three key areas for consideration: consumer protections, payment system integrity and competitive equity. The advisory group, made up of senior executives from community, regional and large banks, met earlier this

UK Payments Council Dares to Think Differently about UK’s Payments Infrastructure

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The publication of the first ever Payments Roadmap – An Initial Report spells out the Payments Council’s revolutionary approach towards assessing the options for building on the world leading payment services currently used by UK customers. The Roadmap will be a ground breaking document, and is designed to be a mechanism to shape the nation’s

Alternative Currencies: Is There Staying Power?

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New Mercator Advisory Group report identifies markets and market drivers behind four types of alternative currencies. Alternative currencies typically evolve when threats or economic problems occur and stabilization efforts are perceived as necessary. Few, however, have staying power. A review of various alternative currencies (operating either only in the U.S. or globally) suggests traditional payments