Payments News: February 27, 2008

Recommendations for Credit Card Issuers to Mitigate Credit Risk

TowerGroup has announced new research titled "Process and Data Risks in a
Changing Economy: How Credit Card Issuers Can Protect Their Portfolios" that identifies critical steps credit card issuers can take to withstand the current credit storm, and recover more quickly when the economy normalizes.

New Aite Group Report - Mobile Banking for the Underbanked: Lessons from Africa
eBillMe: Credit Crunch Drives Consumers and Online Retailers to Cash
American Express Travelers Cheques and AAA Sign Exclusive Agreement
New Scientist: Credit card readers 'vulnerable to attack'
WaMu Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Providing its Credit Card Customers with Free Access to Their FICO Credit Score
American Express and Delta Introduce Pay with Miles Feature: Use Miles to Book Any Delta Seat, Any Time
Australia: CBA picks Adobe Air for home loans
Fortune: What PayPal does with your money
Accertify and TARGUSinfo Partner to Help Merchants Verify Online Transaction Data
iovation Adds Seasoned Risk Management Technology and Software Sales Veterans to Executive Team
Growing Client Roster Demonstrates Digital Insight’s Strength in Commercial Banking
Big Boy Restaurants International Names MICROS e7 Preferred Point-of-Sale Solution to Help Revitalize the Chain

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