Payments/Credit/Debit

Filene researcher does see increased competition from Amex/Walmart offering, while Latino Community CU, Consumers Union say full-service still needed.

Filene researcher does see increased competition from Amex/Walmart offering, while Latino Community CU, Consumers Union say full-service still needed.

CFPB mum on new Walmart/Amex offering, while card rater considers it a top-tier new product.

New banking alternative lacks deposit coverage insurance; impact uncertain.

New banking alternative lacks deposit coverage insurance; impact uncertain.

The article on page 3 in the Sept. 26 issue [Portfolios Can Gum Up the Merger Works] did the industry a service by pointing out oft overlooked difficulties in merging credit card programs in an overall credit union merger.