January / February 2017
COVER STORY
WHAT’S NEXT?
Advancing technology and governmental changes could signal a bright future.
FEATURES
NEW ADMINISTRATION, NEW OPPORTUNITIES
sConcerned about changes in Washington? Wondering what President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress mean for business? You’re not alone. We take the pulse of the profession and contemplate how some of the president’s campaign promises and actions could affect payments.
Early this year, Amazon will launch a brick-and-mortar grocery store with no check out. Couid this offer a glimpse into how consumers will be shopping in the near
or no-so near future? Experts think so. Learn more about the underlying technology fueling the evolution (including overlap with self-driving cars) and how the payments profession can prepare for the new world of commerce.
TRANSACTION TRENDS EXCLUSIVE CE SERIES: THE INTERNET OF PAYMENTS
Connected devices and the Internet of Things represent a new paradigm shift for payments, according to a recent study sponsored by ETA and Intel. Now is the time for businesses to update their products, business models, and growth strategies to avoid being left behind by progress. (ETA CPPs: After you read the article, take the online quiz to earn two CE credits!)
DEPARTMENTS
@ETA
Announcements and ideas from ETA’s CEO Jason Oxman
INTELLIGENCE
Vital facts and stats from the electronic payments world
POLITICS & POLICY
Timely political, economic, and advocacy updates affecting your business
COMMENTS
Understanding ETA’s Payment Facilitator Guidelines
PEOPLE
Julie Conroy explains why data is a differentiator.
