It is now widely accepted that payments by cash and cheques could soon be out-of-date. Industry commentators are stating this is good news for credit card companies like MBNA as well as mobile phone companies.

Alaric completes key authorisation and switching project for largest island credit union from specification to go-live in just two months.

A report by a Senate subcommittee says North Korea was able to channel money to its overseas posts through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The report said the U.N. agency suffered from management deficiencies, making it vulnerable to manipulation. VOA's Dan Robinson reports, agency appeared at a hearing on Capitol Hill.

Survey finds lower percentage of Mexican migrants sending money home from the United States.

Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday Washington had assured Moscow that it would assume all financial risks in transferring North Korea's $25 million unfrozen from a Macao bank.

North Korea's news agency has warned the United States that it might bolster its so-called "self-defense" program, just as a key condition for nuclear disarmament appears to be nearly met.

Banks Endorse Measures to Enhance Transparency in International Payments.