November / December 2016
12-2-2016
TRANSACTION TRENDS EXCLUSIVE CE SERIES: ‘OPEN’ FOR BUSINESS
APIs could be the key for banks competing in a mobile-focused economy. But what exactly are they, and how can financial institutions use them to offer greater transparency and convenience to consumers? We explain here—along with cultural and risk management mindsets that go along with them. (ETA CPPs: After you read the article, take the online quiz to earn two CE credits!)
CYBER SECURITY IN A DANGEROUS TIME
With technological innovations moving at warp speed, why is cyber security still so hard to get right? At the 2016 ETA Strategic Leadership Forum, Gen. Michael Hayden answered that question with a profound and frank talk about the realities of cyber space—and how private-sector businesses can help.
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
Could OCP become more evenhanded?
PEOPLE
Kurt Strawhecker ponders next steps for payments.
About ETA
The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) is the global trade association representing more than 500 payments and technology companies. ETA members make commerce possible by processing more than $6 trillion in purchases in the US and deploying payments innovations to merchants and consumers. Learn more: www.electran.org.
