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September 29, 2008
Nice Features, But Can It Sell?
Analysis of: New Xerox Printers Focus on Productivity | news.yahoo.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Good product, no channel strength.
Richard BialekJune 4, 2008
MasterCard Clouds on the Horizon?
Analysis of: MasterCard "buy," target price raised | www.newratings.com
Author: Richard Bialek, Chief Executive Officer , Bialek Group
The near-term prospects for MasterCard are positive, despite a weak US economy. MasterCard is riding a trend of payment transactions moving from cash and check to card and electronic media. The challenge to MasterCard comes from potentially disruptive regulatory and technology forces that MasterCard...
Richard BialekMay 12, 2008
Credit Card Deal on Target for JP Morgan and Target
Analysis of: Target in credit card deal with JPMorgan | www.ft.com
Author: Richard Bialek, Chief Executive Officer , Bialek Group
The credit card deal announced between Target and JP Morgan makes sense for both parties.  It allows Target to address shareholder concerns regarding its card business and mitigate potential growing credit losses. It enables JP Morgan to further develop its private label retail card strategy by...
Richard BialekApril 14, 2008
Discover Goes Global With Diners Club Acquisition – A Positive Step
Analysis of: Diners Club assets sold to US card issuer | www.businesstravelworld.com
Author: Richard Bialek, Chief Executive Officer , Bialek Group
The Discover Card acquisition of Diners Club International is a positive step, addressing one of Discover's competitive weaknesses, the lack of a strong global merchant acceptance network. But it is only one component of the comprehensive solution needed to address Discover’s competitive weakness versus...
December 11, 2007
Verifone (NYSE: PAY) will still be "THE WAY TO PAY"
Analysis of: VeriFone's Bad Accounting Blip | www.fool.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Among all players in this industry, Verifone remains in the best position to execute and be successful. The issue on hand remains categorized as an “honest oversight” isolated during Q1, Q2 and Q3 of the current fiscal year, and so far there was no reaction from their customers. Verifone, will most...
December 10, 2007
Who's to Blame?
Analysis of: VeriFone's Bad Accounting Blip | www.fool.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
- Is VeriFone's recent financial debacle endemic or a fluke? - Who's to blame? - Will it happen again? - Is the firm's business fundamentally sound?
Richard BialekSeptember 17, 2007
Litigation Issues Cloud Visa IPO
Analysis of: Visa, preparing for IPO, wins OK from SEC | www.reuters.com
Author: Richard Bialek, Chief Executive Officer , Bialek Group
The Visa IPO is a noteworthy transaction that has the potential to reshape the payments industry. It offers Visa and its members the opportunity to unlock billions of dollars in value from the business they have built.  But, the potential return could be materially reduced by pending litigation....
Richard BialekSeptember 17, 2007
Western Union - Behind and Beyond the Boycott.
Analysis of: Immigrant groups launch Western Union boycott | www.latimes.com
Author: Richard Bialek, Chief Executive Officer , Bialek Group
Immigrant advocacy groups raise valid issues regarding Western Union. Significantly higher remittance fees  and an underinvestment in the immigrant community are the reasons for the boycott. Beyond the boycott advocacy groups should identify and promote remittance alternatives to Western Union,...
Richard BialekSeptember 10, 2007
Not a Prime Time to Tap the Sub-Prime Market
Analysis of: Credit card companies woo struggling mortgage-holders | www.boston.com
Author: Richard Bialek, Chief Executive Officer , Bialek Group
The sub-prime segment has been a profitable market for some credit card companies. Success depends on an issuer's ability to accurately assess credit risk and price accordingly. At this time mortgage defaults and increased uncertainty in credit markets and the general economy make risk more difficult...
Richard BialekSeptember 6, 2007
Good Medicine - If the Prescription is Followed
Analysis of: Doctors Offering No-Interest Loans to Patients | www.nytimes.com
Author: Richard Bialek, Chief Executive Officer , Bialek Group
What was a niche market served by small specialty financial services players is now led by three of the largest financial services companies in the U.S. No-interest medical financing is a growing market and a good option for the informed consumer. It serves a financing need, filling a gap left by higher...

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