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Canadians in Prepaid Address Mobile Opportunities

The potential for mobile and contactless channels to deliver prepaid payment capabilities along with social networking, loyalty and business-building applications was the focus of a retreat for prepaid professionals in Toronto.

Coinstar Acquisition Could Boost InComm's Growth Overseas  

Atlanta-based third-party prepaid product distributor InComm has acquired Coinstar’s E-Payment Services division, which operates gift card malls for retailers in the U.S. and the U.K., the companies announced on May 26.

Prepaid Executives Gather in European Capital

At Prepaid Expo Europe in Brussels, industry experts shared best practices regarding how to overcome the hurdles that make the market distinct from the more mature environment in the United States.

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Viewpoint: Prepaid Fraud: Protecting Consumers, Your Brand and Your Business

In today’s retail environment, prepaid fraud is becoming more of a growing concern for consumers, card issuers, distributors and third-party retail locations alike.


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Companies to Watch: IDology

A growing number of companies in prepaid are turning to IDology, an Atlanta-based technology provider that is automating the process of identity verification.

 


People on the Move   

Promotions and new hires of movers and shakers in the prepaid industry.


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Prepaid ‘Grows Up’ as Green Dot Goes Public 

After an enthusiastic market welcome last week, Green Dot's IPO and expected bank acquisition mark a watershed moment for the industry.
NetSpend Files for $200 Million IPO

Green Dot's No. 1 competitor follows with its own IPO plans.


Wave Crest Raises $8.5 Million to ‘Transform’ Corporate Prepaid

Turning payments from a cost center into a revenue generator—that’s the goal of Wave Crest Holdings Limited, a global electronic payments provider, which earlier this month raised $8.5 million in Series B funding.

Q&A with Kirsten Trusko, Network Branded Prepaid Card Association

Trusko opens up about the NBPCA’s recent activities to shape the legislative and regulatory environment for prepaid.



Canadians in Prepaid Address Mobile Opportunities

Toronto event highlights potential for mobile and contactless channels to deliver prepaid payment capabilities.



President Signs Financial Reform Bill   

President Obama signed what is considered to be the most sweeping financial reform since the New Deal. The much-debated Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (US HR 4173) passed in the Senate last week by a vote of 60–39, which was no surprise after the Senate secured the 60 votes needed to avoid a Republican filibuster and move the bill to a final vote.

Read Paybefore’s coverage of the impact of financial reform on the prepaid industry.

Senate Passes CARD Act Extension for Prepaid Cards

On July 13, the U.S. Senate passed a measure by unanimous vote that will extend the deadline for compliance with some of the gift card provisions of the CARD Act.

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