October 20, 2010
October Blog o’ Blogs
Our Oct. Blog ‘o Blogs includes a Mark Lemley interview exploring IP & antitrust; an antitrust approach to choosing a Rabbi; a look at whether the Sherman Act is “frisky”...
October 18, 2010
Statistical Profile
The population of Canada is 33.5 million people. Consumer Payments by type (2005) Share of Sales Cash Payments 29% Debit...
October 18, 2010
Introduction to Canada
As the world has struggled to regain its footing in the midst of the current financial crisis, Canada’s economy seems to be recovering faster than others. Not only did its...
September 16, 2010
Even With ‘No Dog in the Fight’, Phil Tomlinson Doubts...
A PYMNTS.com Exclusive By Philip W. Tomlinson, TSYS Chairman of the Board and CEO TSYS® serves most of the constituents in nearly every part of the payments chain – from...
August 04, 2010
Mobile Payments go Viral: M-PESA in Kenya
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation [1] From: Yes Africa Can: Success Stories from a Dynamic Continent, World Bank, May 2010 Abstract M-PESA is a small-value electronic payment and store...
July 16, 2010
CARTES & IDentification 2010
Location: Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center, France CARTES & IDentification is THE must-attend international event bringing together all the players in digital security, smart technologies, payment and contactless. (More information)
June 18, 2010
Is Facebook Currency a Ripoff?
The virtual economy is exploding on Facebook as more and more consumers play social games like Farmville and Mafia Wars. Game developers make money largely by selling things that help...
April 20, 2010
Best Practices in Article 101 and 102 Proceedings: Some Suggestions...
Marcus Glader, Apr 19, 2010 DG Competition has recently published three draft guidance papers setting out best practices for antitrust proceedings. The aim is to enhance transparency and predictability in...
April 20, 2010
Best Practices for the Conduct of Antitrust Procedures: Further Thoughts
Nikolaos Peristerakis, Ingrid Vandenborre, Apr 19, 2010 On March 3, 2010, the European Commission (the “Commission”) completed the public consultation of two “Best Practices” documents on the conduct of antitrust...