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OBeP OBoy!

OBeP OBoy!

I'm just back from a fascinating ten day visit to India - and, frankly, I'm still in a bit of a daze from that amazing experience. More to come about my visit there. Tonight, as I'm catching up on the happenings while I was gone, I came across a press release...

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The End of Interchange?

The End of Interchange?

There, did I get your attention? ... Tonight's headlines say it even more clearly - see this Wall St. Journal story titled "Merchants Win Debit-Card Fee Battle". Or, see this post on PaymentsNews.com about the Durbin compromise announced earlier today. Seriously,...

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Getting Real About Durbin

Getting Real About Durbin

I’ve been amazed by what I’ve been reading of late from the “analyst” firms commenting on the Durbin Amendment. A lot of what I’ve seen makes me wonder whether these folks should turn in their analyst licenses and simply register as paid lobbyists for their big...

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