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Is Discover’s Acquisition of the Diners Club Network a Good Thing?

July 23, 2008

Analysis of:Discover Completes Diners Club Acquisition | dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com

Discover's acquisition of the Diners Club global network could greatly improve Discover's merchant acceptance. However, there are major technical and operational hurdles involved in integrating the two networks.

The Pig is Still in the Python...

July 11, 2008

Analysis of:Credit Card Delinquency and Write-off Rates Still Below Historic Highs | www.nasdaq.com

Credit Card delinquency and chargeoff rates are still tracking below historic highs. There are signs that 2007 account vintages, especially those at or near subprime scores, may be among the worst performing vintages ever. Card issuer guidance on delinquencies, writeoffs and loan loss provisions may be inadequate.

Plastic Cards as an account access device will continue to diminish

June 17, 2008

Analysis of:Mobile phones to replace credit cards | www.bankingtimes.co.uk

- Plastic Cards as access devices to various types of payment accounts will continue to be important but will increasingly give way to alternative access methods - These alternative access methods will include devices such as smart-card enabled devices such as cell phones, watches or other devices and contactless technologies such as key fobs. - This phenomenon creates opportunities for new entrants to disintermediate traditional players and, to a degree, influence payment account selection at the point of sale.

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