credit card networks

• Card Settlement Retail Opposition Grows

  By David Morrison  |  July 30, 2012

  An increasing number of retailers appear to be coming out in opposition to the recent proposed settlement of the antitrust case centering on credit card interchange.

• Retailer Opposition to Card Settlement Appears Growing

  By David Morrison  |  July 25, 2012

  Walmart says it's disappointed in settlement and some retail associations are advising members to not agree to proposal.

• Card Probe Ends With a Whimper for MasterCard, Visa; Amex Vows a Fight

  By David Morrison  |  October 13, 2010

  The U.S. Justice Department announced last week that a long-running antitrust investigation against the three largest card brands has ended in a settlement with two of the three and litigation against the third.

• Reactions Vary to DOJ Card Actions

  By David Morrison  |  October 5, 2010

  Consumer and retail groups are praising the U.S. Department of Justice's actions against major credit card brands, but analysts are split about whether the moves will result in real lower prices for consumers.