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Verdict Staff

Country Survey: Ukraine

With its young economy, there are promising signs for the cards industry in Ukraine. But state intervention could see the difference between expansion and contraction.

Brazilian banks profit from cards

The cards industry provided Brazilian banks with gross operating profits of BRL14.5 billion ($6.97 billion) in 2011, representing 23% of the Brazilian banking sector’s profits in 2011, a study reports. Robin Arnfield investigates.

Vatican accepts card payments after ban

Vatican City is accepting card payments again after money laundering concerns caused a six-week ban.

AmEx launches Twitter shopping catalogue

American Express customers can now shop using twitter hashtags.

Legal notice informs merchants of Visa and MasterCard settlement

A legal notice in mainstream media, including the Financial Times, yesterday informed merchants of the expected Visa and MasterCard settlement of over $6bn.

Top European airlines face some headwinds, but mostly opportunities, in co-branding

In Europe, as well as globally, airline co-brand cards are one of the most successful credit card products. In order to understand the challenges and opportunities for European issuers and their airline partners, First Annapolis Consulting examined the co-brand offerings of the top 25 European carriers. Erik Howell and Maria Popova report.

Future Payments 2013 – Show Your Latest Solution to Banks for Free!

In preparation for the forthcoming Future Payments conference – taking place in London on May 15 & 16 – Cards International and Electronic Payments Editorial Team are hand-picking five to ten of the most innovative start-ups in payments to showcase their products at the event at no cost – YES FOR FREE

Future Payments 2013 – Show Your Latest Solution to Banks for Free!

In preparation for the forthcoming Future Payments conference – taking place in London on May 15 & 16 – Cards International and Electronic Payments Editorial Team are hand-picking five to ten of the most innovative start-ups in payments to showcase their products at the event at no cost – YES FOR FREE

US banks unhappy with cross-border payment regulation

An overwhelming majority of US banks expect new regulations on cross-border transactions to have a negative impact on their payments business, according to a report by US headquartered transaction banking solutions provider Fundtech.

Facebook closes social commerce platform Payvment

Facebook has closed its social commerce platform Payvement and will transfer its 200,000 customers to rival Ecwid.