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Equifax: Delinquency rates tumble across the board in December

Credit card use climbed in December on strong holiday season

Despite smaller debt loads, consumers less financially secure than a year ago

Accounts with high debt balances shouldn't necessarily be first to be paid off

Credit Card Processing News Archive

Feberary 2012

• 02/02/2012 - Thomson Reuters: Retail sales soared in January despite weaker consumer sentiment

January 2012

• 31/01/2012 - Equifax: Delinquency rates tumble across the board in December
• 24/01/2012 - Credit card use climbed in December on strong holiday season
• 24/01/2012 - Despite smaller debt loads, consumers less financially secure than a year ago
• 23/01/2012 - Accounts with high debt balances shouldn't necessarily be first to be paid off
• 16/01/2012 - NRF projects retail growth to proceed at slower pace in 2012
• 05/01/2012 - ABA: Credit card delinquency rates climbed in the third quarter

December 2011

• 30/12/2011 - Drinking while shopping: A dangerous holiday mix?
• 29/12/2011 - Consumer spending up 4.1 percent this holiday season
• 23/12/2011 - November consumer spending tepid ahead of last-minute holiday shopping
• 21/12/2011 - U.S. adults optimistic about 2012 finances, plan to reduce debt
• 20/12/2011 - Visa: More than three-quarters of consumers still have holiday shopping to do
• 14/12/2011 - All 50 states see drop in credit card debt in November
• 13/12/2011 - Merchants should expect a wave of last-minute holiday shoppers
• 12/12/2011 - CFPB toys with template for plain English credit card agreements
• 06/12/2011 - Mobile payment processing offers many ways to build trust
• 02/12/2011 - Credit unions enter the credit card processing game
• 02/12/2011 - More shoppers are using credit cards this holiday season
• 01/12/2011 - Wells Fargo could invest in private label credit cards
• 01/12/2011 - Wells Fargo could invest in private label credit cards

November 2011

• 30/11/2011 - In first steps, CFPB addresses consumer credit card complaints
• 30/11/2011 - How did banks' reversal of debit fees affect consumer sentiment?
• 29/11/2011 - Will tight shopping budgets drive consumers to use cash and debit?
• 28/11/2011 - Regulations, market conditions to drive credit card use in coming years
• 28/11/2011 - New York Fed: Credit card delinquencies at 16-year low
• 25/11/2011 - Consumer spending, sentiment rose in October
• 23/11/2011 - Tips for credit card financing this holiday season
• 22/11/2011 - Credit card processing makes city parking more convenient
• 15/11/2011 - Credit card delinquency rate climbs for first time since 2009
• 08/11/2011 - Mobile payments on the rise
• 02/11/2011 - The future of EMV-enabled credit and debit cards
• 02/11/2011 - Top banks reconsidering new debit, checking fees

October 2011

• 28/10/2011 - Survey: Consumers may move to debit, cash this holiday season
• 27/10/2011 - Neiman Marcus to accept Visa and MasterCard payments nationwide
• 25/10/2011 - How to channel credit toward a savvier holiday shopping season
• 24/10/2011 - Cash expected to remain popular in coming years
• 17/10/2011 - Small businesses offered new credit card option
• 14/10/2011 - Translating credit card offers
• 14/10/2011 - Small businesses benefit from credit card processing
• 13/10/2011 - Consumers increasingly redeem credit card rewards for cash
• 13/10/2011 - American Express urges partnerships in mobile payments market
• 11/10/2011 - Dissecting the details of mobile payments
• 10/10/2011 - Steve Jobs' legacy in the credit card processing industry
• 10/10/2011 - City mulls credit card processing for residents
• 07/10/2011 - Open-loop credit cards increasing in popularity
• 04/10/2011 - Mobile payments are all about convenience

September 2011

• 30/09/2011 - Credit card processing overseas a challenge for US tourists
• 30/09/2011 - Visa launches mobile P2P payments
• 30/09/2011 - Debit card fee sparks outrage among Bank of America customers
• 28/09/2011 - American Express expands overseas
• 28/09/2011 - Study: Many firms not complying with PCI standards
• 27/09/2011 - Consumer FICO scores polarized during the recession
• 26/09/2011 - Discover card usage up during third quarter of 2011
• 26/09/2011 - Automated gate system in Kentucky accepts Visa, lowers theft risk
• 26/09/2011 - Why consumers still prefer credit cards over mobile payments
• 26/09/2011 - Credit card delinquencies fall as uncertainty remains
• 23/09/2011 - How being able to accept credit cards can improve retailers' holiday revenue
• 21/09/2011 - Credit card defaults down, but what does it mean?
• 21/09/2011 - Citi offered more credit cards in second quarter than population of US
• 20/09/2011 - Long Island Rail Road pilots credit card payment processing initiative
• 16/09/2011 - Chicago cuts back on municipal credit card use
• 15/09/2011 - Consumer credit card defaults continue to slide
• 13/09/2011 - Magnetic stripes tough to replace with superior 'smart' cards
• 12/09/2011 - Despite hurricane, consumer credit card use jumped in August
• 09/09/2011 - Fitch: Delinquency rates down to six-year low
• 09/09/2011 - Recession may have racked Gen-Y's financial confidence
• 02/09/2011 - August payment processing volumes not damaged by Hurricane Irene

August 2011

• 31/08/2011 - When is credit preferable to debit?
• 30/08/2011 - Americans saving and lowering debt to the detriment of markets
• 26/08/2011 - How consumers can avoid looming debit card fees
• 24/08/2011 - Tips for monitoring travel spending
• 18/08/2011 - Study shows Canadian students are responsible with credit cards
• 12/08/2011 - Tips for bringing a credit card abroad
• 11/08/2011 - CFA: Banks still collecting sizable overdraft fees on debit purchases
• 08/08/2011 - US credit downgrade may mean higher consumer interest rates
• 02/08/2011 - Is NFC adoption slowing down?

July 2011

• 26/07/2011 - Treasury Department printing fewer bills based on heavier use of credit cards
• 22/07/2011 - Americans reducing debt but relying on credit for basis necessities
• 18/07/2011 - Credit card use among college students declined in 2010
• 18/07/2011 - American consumers paying off credit card debts
• 14/07/2011 - Small businesses facing slower payment

June 2011

• 29/06/2011 - Minnesota county to accept credit cards

May 2011

• 25/05/2011 - Credit card industry profits rose in 2010, but future challenges loom
• 24/05/2011 - Australian firm to implement Visa's payWave
• 19/05/2011 - Chase says delinquencies fall to lowest rate since 2007
• 19/05/2011 - Montana Senator Jon Tester seeks to delay 'swipe fee' rule
• 12/05/2011 - More people borrowed, used credit cards in March
• 12/05/2011 - McDonald's in the UK to accept contactless payment by 2012
• 11/05/2011 - Study: credit card interest rates remain unchanged since CARD Act passage
• 10/05/2011 - Domino's in India will now accept credit cards

April 2011

• 29/04/2011 - Illinois city says it will accept credit cards for payments
• 29/04/2011 - Hofstra changes payment processing system
• 29/04/2011 - MasterCard announces fee increase
• 29/04/2011 - Credit card customers may be entitled to insurance if items gets damaged
• 28/04/2011 - Tourists from the U.S. run into trouble when using credit cards overseas
• 28/04/2011 - Criminal group arrested for skimming credit card information
• 27/04/2011 - Number of delinquent credit card payments falls in March
• 27/04/2011 - Fed chief says retailers must wait for swipe fee limit implementation
• 26/04/2011 - Travelers can take advantage of credit card programs
• 26/04/2011 - City installs new, credit card-friendly parking meters
• 26/04/2011 - Online gamblers indicted for poker-related payment processing crimes
• 25/04/2011 - MasterCard purchases prepaid card branch of British firm
• 21/04/2011 - Parking meters will accept credit cards
• 19/04/2011 - Payment processing industry to meet in California for security conference
• 19/04/2011 - Credit card processing firms see increase in profits
• 13/04/2011 - Some Religious institutions now accepting credit cards for donations
• 12/04/2011 - Missouri State University no longer waiving payment processing fees
• 07/04/2011 - Survey reveals lack of awareness on IRS payment processing fees
• 05/04/2011 - Many merchants overlooking PCI compliance requirements

March 2011

• 30/03/2011 - Travel convention will feature payment processing presentation
• 23/03/2011 - New product aims to help companies comply with Canadian payment processing standards
• 22/03/2011 - Merchant e-Solutions' payment processing attracts two firms
• 18/03/2011 - Mastercard contributes to Japan relief effort by waiving interchange fees
• 14/03/2011 - Benefits of accepting credit cards
• 09/03/2011 - Developing payment technology landscape
• 08/03/2011 - Has the end of the road arrived for magnetic stripe cards?
• 07/03/2011 - Retirement community upgrades its gift card service

Feberary 2011

• 28/02/2011 - Alliance Data partners with fashion retailer to launch private label credit card
• 25/02/2011 - Reloadable card networks
• 08/02/2011 - TD Bank rewards customers for good credit management with its Payment Plus Credit Card
• 04/02/2011 - Visa reports strong Q1
• 03/02/2011 - Fitch Ratings' Credit Card ABS Index indicates strong improvements
• 01/02/2011 - Visa launches NFC trial in Europe

January 2011

• 31/01/2011 - Mobile-to-mobile transfers low in the U.S.
• 27/01/2011 - Visa to sell minority stake in CBSS
• 27/01/2011 - Companies test the mobile payment processing market
• 27/01/2011 - MasterCard will stop payments on sites pirating software
• 25/01/2011 - New iPhone moves users toward walletless world
• 20/01/2011 - Kohl's partners with First Data
• 19/01/2011 - Taxis may have to update credit card services
• 17/01/2011 - Tax returns to come on prepaid debit cards
• 14/01/2011 - Credit card payments easier for customers
• 14/01/2011 - How credit card processing works
• 07/01/2011 - Square enters the mobile payments market
• 05/01/2011 - MasterCard suffers second attack on payment processing system
• 04/01/2011 - U.S. Fed proposes capping swipe fees for small businesses
• 03/01/2011 - Wireless credit card transactions let stores run free

December 2010

• 28/12/2010 - 2011 credit card industry predictions
• 27/12/2010 - New social networking sites emerge in online donation sector
• 23/12/2010 - Visa set to benefit from growing mobile payment processing
• 20/12/2010 - NBPCA voices concerns over Fed's proposed interchange fee rule
• 17/12/2010 - Federal Reserve seeks comment on proposed debit card interchange fee rule
• 14/12/2010 - Green Monday marks heightened ecommerce
• 09/12/2010 - Proposed debit card fee regulation expected to be released next week
• 08/12/2010 - Electronic technology lead most used forms of noncash payments
• 06/12/2010 - Tim Hortons can now accept debit cards
• 01/12/2010 - Payroll debit cards offered by an increasing number of employers

November 2010

• 29/11/2010 - Ecommerce increases during Black Friday
• 22/11/2010 - Prepaid card market continues to develop
• 19/11/2010 - Chase tracks holiday online shopping trends
• 17/11/2010 - Blackboard's campus clients gain access to PE Systems cost saving solutions
• 15/11/2010 - Facebook virtual currency capable of further expansion
• 02/11/2010 - Paymetric and MBS bring tokenization to college bookstores

October 2010

• 29/10/2010 - Dataworks integrates payment archive with payment processing platform
• 28/10/2010 - PCI SSC releases version 2.0 of PCI DSS and PA-DSS
• 27/10/2010 - Unemployment payments transition from checks to debit cards
• 25/10/2010 - Visa wins IBM Innovation Award
• 21/10/2010 - Mall installs gift card vending machine
• 19/10/2010 - Consumers with bad credit now have prepaid cable option
• 18/10/2010 - CIBC launches the first Visa debit card in Canada
• 15/10/2010 - Cities beginning to install credit card parking meters
• 11/10/2010 - Dynamics' new payment technology named best in show at Finovate
• 08/10/2010 - U.S. Bank and AmEx encourage charitable donations by offering cardholders increased reward points
• 07/10/2010 - EMV and P2PE do not provide full security unless paired with PCI DSS, Security Council warns
• 05/10/2010 - First Data processing error leads to duplicate transactions

September 2010

• 27/09/2010 - Open-loop card use propels prepaid card adoption
• 23/09/2010 - Credit cards restricted to existing customers increases 462 percent
• 22/09/2010 - MasterCard introduces 'In Control' program to help consumers budget
• 21/09/2010 - Majority of consumers did not pay an overdraft fee in the past 12 months, survey says
• 17/09/2010 - Fewer consumers experience credit card fee and rate increases
• 16/09/2010 - Prepaid debit and payroll card market set to quadruple by 2014
• 10/09/2010 - Federal Reserve mulls debit card regulations
• 07/09/2010 - Travelers will now have to pay to enter the U.S.
• 03/09/2010 - CIBC acquires Citigroup's MasterCard business

August 2010

• 23/08/2010 - Credit card rates hit highest level in nine years
• 19/08/2010 - Satisfaction with credit card companies rebounds
• 17/08/2010 - New credit regulations hope to educate cardholders and prevent abuses
• 10/08/2010 - Banks expanding debit card operations
• 05/08/2010 - California seeking to ban debit card fees
• 03/08/2010 - MasterCard appoints new chief officers
• 03/08/2010 - Growth in processed transactions stalls for MasterCard
• 02/08/2010 - As income rises, so will spending

July 2010

• 30/07/2010 - Interchange fees still being negotiated
• 22/07/2010 - Consumers and merchants plan protest to Durbin Amendment
• 20/07/2010 - MasterCard announces new global executive
• 13/07/2010 - Market for branded prepaid cards expected to quadruple
• 02/07/2010 - New Visa card allows consumers to earn miles while they spend

June 2010

• 29/06/2010 - Daily debit card use is popular across America
• 28/06/2010 - PayPal to accept credit cards without requiring registration
• 25/06/2010 - Bank customers choose whether or not to pay overdraft fees
• 24/06/2010 - Hip-hop magnate Russell Simmons wins argument over Durbin amendment
• 24/06/2010 - New report suggests retailers turn to merchant services
• 23/06/2010 - Changes to Durbin bill will benefit payment networks
• 16/06/2010 - RBC survey: Canadians prefer cash back credit card rewards
• 14/06/2010 - American card holders may have trouble with technology abroad
• 01/06/2010 - Australian retail sales show increase during April

May 2010

• 28/05/2010 - Retail sales during May fall in the UK
• 21/05/2010 - Expert: Canada doesn't need to resort to U.S. methods with card rules
• 18/05/2010 - Bank of Canada could raise interest rates soon
• 11/05/2010 - Discount store chains see rise and fall during April
• 07/05/2010 - Bill passes in Vermont to allow merchants to install minimums for credit card purchases
• 03/05/2010 - New card conduct policies handed down by Canadian government

April 2010

• 30/04/2010 - U.S. House meets to discuss regulation of card interchange fees
• 29/04/2010 - Visa net income declines slightly in second quarter
• 29/04/2010 - Visa raises swipe fees in America, lowers them in Europe
• 28/04/2010 - Study finds three major trends of thought with updates to PCI DSS
• 27/04/2010 - PPISC calls for standardization, lower payment costs
• 16/04/2010 - Flaherty unveils final payment processing code of conduct
• 09/04/2010 - Store-branded credit cards can be smart move for retailers

March 2010

• 30/03/2010 - Alberta considering providing ID cards to homeless, enabling them to get bank accounts
• 25/03/2010 - Co-branded, prepaid to take Canadian payment processing industry by storm
• 23/03/2010 - Credit card companies cutting co-branded offerings
• 18/03/2010 - Head of Visa Canada expresses concern for fairness of payment processing code of conduct
• 17/03/2010 - January's wholesale sales increase strongest in three years
• 15/03/2010 - Credit card companies ramping up rewards programs
• 12/03/2010 - School district to pay for activities with credit card rewards
• 11/03/2010 - Mobile banking poised to take off in Canada
• 08/03/2010 - 2010 budget proposals include debit and credit card processing regulation measures

Feberary 2010

• 26/02/2010 - Credit card processing appeals to consumers' psychological tendencies
• 24/02/2010 - Hyatt, Visa and Chase form alliance, release Visa-branded rewards card
• 23/02/2010 - American Express Canada and Costco partner to offer rewards credit card
• 16/02/2010 - Olympic Games cause surge in Visa payment processing activity in British Columbia
• 15/02/2010 - Visa's Olympic sponsorship by the numbers
• 11/02/2010 - Report: Banks to increase card rewards programs, debit card marketing
• 10/02/2010 - Credit card direct mail volume on the rise, study says
• 08/02/2010 - Financial Consumer Agency of Canada updates credit card selector tool
• 08/02/2010 - Debit card popularity, credit card processing rebound behind Visa and MasterCard performance
• 05/02/2010 - MasterCard reports $1.3 billion net revenue for Q4 2009 as payment processing volume increases
• 04/02/2010 - Visa posts 1Q 2010 earnings, driven by higher debit and credit card processing
• 03/02/2010 - Consumers more concerned with paying off credit cards than mortgages
• 01/02/2010 - Credit card offers rise in Q4 2009, reversing three-year decline

January 2010

• 29/01/2010 - Payment processing industry uses rewards points to support Haiti relief efforts
• 26/01/2010 - Studies indicate consumers spend more when using credit, debit cards
• 20/01/2010 - With Vancouver on horizon, official sponsor Visa launches new Olympic-themed prepaid cards
• 20/01/2010 - 'Retirement rewards' programs add to the ranks of unique credit card processing incentives
• 19/01/2010 - Credit card companies now focusing on consumer-friendly offers and terms
• 19/01/2010 - AmEx takes payment processing rewards to a whole new level - tax payments
• 13/01/2010 - Cashless society benefits merchants and consumers, says Visa VP
• 12/01/2010 - Canadian businesses increasingly confident, reporting eased credit conditions
• 11/01/2010 - Visa and Coca-Cola announce chip card-enabled Olympic vending machines
• 05/01/2010 - Visa to award one lucky cardholder a lifetime pass to Olympic Winter Games

December 2009

• 30/12/2009 - Consumers express economic confidence in 2010, suggesting uptick in payment processing transactions
• 22/12/2009 - Recession causes consumers to shift their payment processing behavior this holiday season
• 22/12/2009 - Moms prefer debit cards, Visa for holiday purchases
• 21/12/2009 - Canadian retail sales, consumer confidence see growth
• 18/12/2009 - Break out the POS terminals: Canadian shoppers increase spending holiday season
• 18/12/2009 - Shift away from credit cards could change face of payment processing industry
• 15/12/2009 - The 2009 holiday spending forecast is jolly indeed
• 14/12/2009 - RBC: Economy to rebound in 2010, fueled by consumer spending and improved credit
• 10/12/2009 - Recession drives consumer shift from credit to debit, report says
• 10/12/2009 - AmEx unveils rewards charge card aimed at 20-something demographic
• 09/12/2009 - Increased debit card use does not mean credit card declines, experts say
• 08/12/2009 - CIBC lowers credit loss provisions, suggests credit crunch has ended
• 07/12/2009 - Economy gains strength as unemployment rate falls to 8.5%
• 07/12/2009 - Strong payment processing figures expected to bolster Visa's 2010 earnings
• 02/12/2009 - Canada emerges from recession, led by consumer spending and domestic demand
• 01/12/2009 - Canadian consumers increasingly optimistic, yet insecure with personal finances
• 01/12/2009 - Study: Small business credit card processing to dip in 2009, rebound in 2010

November 2009

• 30/11/2009 - Merchant services provider Pivotal Payments recognized for business performance
• 26/11/2009 - BMO Financial Group acquires MasterCard-based Diners Club North America
• 23/11/2009 - Canadian consumers more confident, ready to spend
• 23/11/2009 - Credit card offers spike as economy rebounds, consumers become more financially stable
• 19/11/2009 - Visa launches 3 new prepaid cards for 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games
• 18/11/2009 - Salvation Army adds credit card machines to bell and kettle holiday campaign
• 18/11/2009 - Visa aims to make credit card processing safer, more financially responsible with transaction alerts
• 17/11/2009 - AmEx: Worldwide credit card processing activity to further increase in 4Q
• 17/11/2009 - Best Buy Canada, Future Shop partner with JP Morgan Chase to offer private label credit card
• 16/11/2009 - Visa opens new data center, unveils new payment processing operating system
• 13/11/2009 - IMF forecasts strong Canadian economic outlook, end to credit crunch
• 11/11/2009 - Credit card rewards now appearing in employee bonuses, holiday gifts
• 11/11/2009 - Credit card processing on track for growth as AmEx reports highest spending level this year
• 10/11/2009 - U.S. credit market performance implies end is in sight for credit crunch
• 10/11/2009 - Visa unveils Vancouver Olympic Games marketing campaign
• 09/11/2009 - Credit cards become 'way of life' in New York taxi industry
• 05/11/2009 - Business confidence hits two-year high
• 04/11/2009 - MasterCard posts 3Q revenue growth, fueled by payment processing transactions
• 04/11/2009 - Visa says its Canadian debit cards will benefit payment processing industry
• 02/11/2009 - Credit crunch increases small businesses reliance on credit cards

October 2009

• 30/10/2009 - Global consumer confidence growth may lead to increased spending
• 29/10/2009 - Visa posts fourth quarter profit, bolstered by payment processing transactions
• 29/10/2009 - Interac to compete with Visa and MasterCard by becoming for-profit
• 28/10/2009 - Visa to be official credit card of Vancouver Olympic Games
• 27/10/2009 - Bank of Canada governor confident about credit market, national economy
• 26/10/2009 - Corporate reports point to 'uneven recovery' in Canada
• 23/10/2009 - Chip technologies hold promise for payment processing security, says industry group
• 22/10/2009 - Retail sales rise in August, economy forecasted to improve
• 21/10/2009 - Canadian credit crunch impact has been 'mild,' report says
• 21/10/2009 - Survey: Consumers more comfortable with financial security
• 20/10/2009 - Debit card program can help consumers, merchants give back
• 20/10/2009 - Leading indicators continue four-month rally, consumer spending improves
• 16/10/2009 - Conference Board: Canadian economy to grow 2.9% in 2010
• 14/10/2009 - Don't fear the loonie: Payment processing can keep customers shopping in Canada
• 14/10/2009 - Credit card companies can expect a 'happy Christmas 2009'
• 13/10/2009 - U.S. Army and Navy to deploy VeriFone payment processing solution
• 12/10/2009 - Canadian business, consumer insolvencies decline in August
• 09/10/2009 - Canadian businesses report sales optimism, eased credit access
• 08/10/2009 - Optimism increases in Canadian businesses, consumers
• 08/10/2009 - More than one-quarter of merchants retain payment processing data, survey says
• 08/10/2009 - Mobile commerce holds promise for payment processing industry
• 07/10/2009 - Consumers shift to debit cards, suggests importance of debit payment processing
• 05/10/2009 - Study: Canadian consumers, SMEs performing well despite recession
• 05/10/2009 - American Express to increase presence in Canadian payment processing market
• 02/10/2009 - New Canadian credit card regulations to protect consumers, improve transparency
• 01/10/2009 - Canadian small businesses see green shoots and a bright future

September 2009

• 30/09/2009 - Canadian restaurant industry sees sales growth in July
• 29/09/2009 - Canadian consumer confidence continues 7-month growth as major purchases increase
• 29/09/2009 - Credit card companies go back-to-basics to win back customers
• 23/09/2009 - Credit card losses to subside as industry returns to growth, CIBC CEO says
• 23/09/2009 - Chase targets SME sector with small business credit, charge cards
• 22/09/2009 - Visa projects revenue, EPS growth in 2010 as consumers continue credit card spending
• 21/09/2009 - Canadian university students may be more likely to overspend with credit cards
• 18/09/2009 - Accepting credit cards can help with cash flow concerns
• 17/09/2009 - Leading economic indicators spike in August, consumer spending rebounds
• 17/09/2009 - Credit card industry does not need to fear consumer deleveraging, CEO says
• 16/09/2009 - New York restaurant says 'credit and debit only'
• 15/09/2009 - Visa: Debit card use increases, credit card volume improves
• 13/09/2009 - Wal-Mart eliminates paychecks, gives employees debit cards instead
• 13/09/2009 - Prepaid credit card industry continues growth despite recession
• 12/09/2009 - Credit card losses fall in July, Standard & Poor's reports
• 11/09/2009 - Premium credit card offers increase in 2009
• 08/09/2009 - College students hit record high discretionary spending, purchasing power
• 08/09/2009 - Corporate purchasing shows growth in August
• 04/09/2009 - Canadian economy adds 27,000 jobs in August, consumer spending expected to rebound
• 04/09/2009 - As consumers shift from paper to plastic, payment processing industry soars
• 03/09/2009 - College students borrowing more than ever
• 02/09/2009 - Accepting credit cards is just as important for B2B as it is for B2C
• 01/09/2009 - Recession may be ending - or already over - as real GDP shows growth
• 01/09/2009 - Consumer credit, borrowing increases in 2Q

August 2009

• 31/08/2009 - American small business confidence points to economic recovery
• 31/08/2009 - Consumers should increase spending to avoid 'paradox of thrift,' expert says
• 31/08/2009 - Canadian businesses see recovery on horizon, survey says
• 28/08/2009 - RBC continues positive earnings trend, posts record net income in 3Q
• 27/08/2009 - Personal finance website Mint.com considers Canadian expansion
• 27/08/2009 - Gift cards: the gift that keeps on giving
• 27/08/2009 - Credit card delinquency, borrower debt decreases in 2Q
• 26/08/2009 - American consumer confidence rebounds, Canada likely to follow
• 26/08/2009 - CIBC net income grows by $363 million in past year
• 25/08/2009 - Bank of Montreal reports net income growth, loan performance improvement
• 24/08/2009 - Credit card sales poised to increase as debt and delinquencies decrease
• 24/08/2009 - Canadian consumers spending more per shopping trip
• 21/08/2009 - Banks target 'unbanked' population with prepaid credit cards
• 20/08/2009 - Credit line reductions have 'negligible' impact on credit scores
• 19/08/2009 - Bank of America Merrill Lynch increases Canadian presence
• 18/08/2009 - Customers pay 20% to 30% more with credit cards, fast food survey finds
• 18/08/2009 - Canadian consumers shopping less but spending more per trip
• 17/08/2009 - Credit cards shift reward program focus
• 17/08/2009 - U.S. default rates decrease, credit crunch may be starting to lift
• 14/08/2009 - Canadian consumers more confident and optimistic, spending more
• 14/08/2009 - Payment processing industry sees huge growth, projected to increase
• 13/08/2009 - Credit card purchase behavior stays steady despite credit crunch
• 12/08/2009 - Debit cards surpass credit cards in popularity
• 10/08/2009 - RBC partners with MasterCard to offer travel rewards card
• 10/08/2009 - Prepaid and rewards cards see recession-fueled growth
• 07/08/2009 - Credit card processing is essential for restaurants
• 07/08/2009 - Accepting prepaid credit cards becoming increasingly important
• 05/08/2009 - In a recession, accepting prepaid cards becomes even more important for SMEs