GSMA Names BARCELONA First Mobile World Capital!

After an 18-month search, the GSMA today announced that Barcelona has been selected as the Mobile World Capital from 2012 to 2018.

Transport for London to accept NFC payments from 2012

Transport for London (TfL) has stated it will support NFC payments on mobile phones in 2012. TfL is now in the process of deploying new contactless card readers on London's tube and bus network. This will enable users of contactless EMV credit and debit cards and NFC mobile phones to 'swipe and go' on the London Underground and associated services.

Worldwide Mobile Payment Users to Reach 141 Million in 2011 – Gartner Says

Worldwide mobile payment users will surpass 141.1 million in 2011, a 38.2 percent increase from 2010, when mobile payment users reached 102.1 million, according to Gartner, Inc. Worldwide mobile payment volume is forecast to total $86.1 billion, up 75.9 percent from 2010 volume of $48.9 billion.

IAB reveals consumers’ spend on mobile increases

Near Field Communication (NFC) was seen as a positive move for mobile with 74% of consumers stating they felt the service would be a good idea. The products that M-Commerce consumers said they would be most happy to purchase via NFC were travel (57%), entrance fees (51%) and drinks/snacks (49%).

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Mobile Financial Services 2010

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For the 13th year Informa Telecoms and Media is proud to announce Mobile Financial Services, taking place in London on the 9th & 10th March 2010.

With an all encompassing agenda and exciting speaker line-up, Mobile Financial Services, an evolution from our Mobile Payments Conference will give you all the information you need to equip yourself and your company to succeed and profit in the world of mobile finance.

Our headliners will debate such crucial subjects as the effect of the current climate on the development and rollout of mobile financial services, the importance of mobile to the banking and retail sector and the role of payments in emerging markets.

As the consumer becomes more and more receptive to mobile payments, our keynoters will give you advice on how to best educate them. The coming dawn of convergence will also affect the mobile finance industry and provide new opportunities and revenue streams, our speakers will show you how to take advantage of them.

Encompassing all Aspects of the Mobile Finance Ecosystem

What Effect Has The Current Climate Had On the Rollout of Mobile Financial Services?
Does the Adoption of Mobile Financial Services Rely on the Strength of the Handset?
How Important is Mobile to the Banking Sector?
Best Practice Techniques on Ensuring Secure Transactions
Mobile Cloud: A Security Model for Mobile Payments
How to Best Use Apps for Payments

Exclusive Pre-Conference Workshop – 8th March 2010

M-Commerce As a Revenue-Enhancing Retail Strategy

Led by: Francesco Iarlori, International Business Developer – ICT Advisor – Independent Journalist

More info here.