July / August 2016
COVER STORY
GOING GLOBAL
Insights for your next move in e-commerce.
FEATURES
TRANSACTION TRENDS EXCLUSIVE CE SERIES:
HOW THE WORLD PAYS
Although card-based payments are still winning the market share in the United States, it’s not always the case abroad. We explore various alternative payment methods from around the world as a primer for expanding international payment options to merchants. (ETA CPPs: After you read the article, take the online quiz to earn two CE credits!)
The diversity of payments methods around the world has created a need for third-party facilitators, gateways, and processors to help merchants, acquirers, processors, and developers navigate the technical and cultural complications of global transactions. Here’s how they do it.
THE TOP 5 QUESTIONS FOR PAYMENTS BUSINESSES
Known for its high-level discussion among the brightest senior-level payments professions, the 2016 ETA Strategic Leadership Forum is back in Palm Beach. This year, subject-matter experts will address the most pressing questions surrounding the industry and how to lead successfully into the future.
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
Mobile payments and financial inclusion
PEOPLE
James P. Moore discusses “Brexit” and its possible consequences.