The Card Payments Forum has launched www.cardpaymentsforum.com.au to provide information about the Forum and its meetings to broader participants in the card payments system.
The Card Payments Forum was established in August 2008 to promote industry debate on efficiency and competitiveness in the Australian payment card markets. It brings together key stakeholders in the card payments system including financial institutions, merchants, card schemes, consumer groups and industry associations.
The Forum’s most recent meeting was held on 27 March 2009, chaired by Professor Ian Harper. 37 participants from 23 organisations met to build on areas of interest identified at the Forum’s inaugural meeting in October 2008. Additionally, Reserve Bank of Australia executives Dr Lowe, Dr Edey and Ms Bullock attended the morning session to take part in discussion about innovation in the payments system. A communique of the meeting is available on the new website as well as other information and resources including:
• research commissioned by the Forum
• agendas and presentations
• general information about the Forum
The next Forum meeting will be held in September 2009. Click here to visit the new Forum website.