Contactless Smart Cards, RFID, Payment, Transit and Security

Mobile Payments & NFC World Summit 2009

Monday, November 10, 2008

Dates: April 1 - 2, 2009
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
URL: http://www.neo-edge.com/events/event.php?fld=it&page=it4&event=MPand_NFC

Description: This conference will address the following key issues with necessary case studies:

  • What are the regulatory issues for m-payments and the applicable rules and regulations in Asia?
  • How major stakeholders perceive the m-payment opportunities?
  • What are the profitable and sustainable business models available?
  • What are the new strategies to capture the mass market?
  • What are the additional revenue generating channels through deployment of m-payments?
  • What are the management issues concerning the business and technological interfaces between banks and mobile operators?
  • How to optimize use of current technologies?
  • What are the evolving risks and liabilities?

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will hold a workshop on April 26 to examine the use of mobile payments and how this emerging technology impacts consumers.

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The Auriemma Consulting Group (ACG) has announced the launch of its new Mobile Payments Report, a market research service that examines the mobile phone as a payments device, financial managing tool, marketing channel and as a method of engaging with consumers.

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