Christmas confidence for UK retailers
Retail Bulletin - with 48% stating that less cash will be used to buy gifts and 68% the use of debit cards will go up. 76% anticipated that credit card use will also rise. This also reflects consumer's payment plans this Christmas with debit, credit cards and cash
Source: www.theretailbulletin.com

ID90 Technologies Provides Revolutionary e-Ticketing Solution
Forbes - access to unprecedented conveniences and benefits including immediate refunds, text message notifications for flight delays and/or flight load updates, pre-stored alternate itineraries, multiple payment options (PayPal, CheckFree and credit cards
Source: www.forbes.com

Citigroup write-offs may reach $15bn
Times Online - Mr Tanona also voiced Wall Street s mounting concern that Citi s problems could spill over from its subprime exposure into credit cards and retail banking. He also raised the possibility of the banking giant being forced to trim its dividend to
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk

T'is the Season for Identity Theft
Forbes - Keep your card out of sight while you are waiting to make your purchase. — Travel light — Avoid carrying any more credit cards or personal identification than absolutely necessary. Never put your social security card in
Source: www.forbes.com

New Study of Small Business Capital Sources Uncovers Savings
WebWire - According to the study, approximately 60% of small businesses have access to some form of trade terms, making trade terms along with credit cards one of the most widely used form of small business financing. One aspect of trade terms, early
Source: www.webwire.com