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10 trends that will impact mobile money in 2015

Mobile Money is taking off.  Buoyed by the launch of NFC payments from the likes of Apple and Google in developed markets and the lowering cost of smartphones in growth markets, it offers convenience, financial inclusion and incredible reach. Yet the technology is typically fragmented and necessarily has varying levels…
Sam Hill
August 12, 2015
MEFTV

The next big thing – MEFTV interviews Hungama & Turkcell

Last month MEF hosted the inaugural MEF Global Forum Mobile First Markets in Bangalore, where  members and delegates came together to discuss the mobile opportunity across South East Asia, Middle East, Africa and of course India. Here MEFTV speaks with two more of the speakers, Neeraj Roy CEO of Hungama…
Sam Hill
August 11, 2015
Mobile Payments

The Mobile Money Landscape Update

Since the last edition of MEF's Mobile Money ebulletin there have been many new milestones in the ever evolving space. Microsoft announced plans to introduce direct operator billing to all Windows 10 devices, claiming that the move will result in an 8X increase in purchases, while elsewhere Apple Pay continues its…
Tim Banks
August 7, 2015
News Roundup

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 3rd August

Apple to launch its own MVNO? Mobile agri-tech German carmakers buy Nokia maps, Adidas acquires mobile fitness company for $239M and smartphones are now the most popular way to browse the internet in the UK and more global mobile stories... Each week the MEF team curates mobile stories from around the world. Essential…
Sam Hill
August 7, 2015
News Roundup

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 27th July

Visa Invests $5 Billion in Stripe, mHealth Market Headed for $33.7 Billion China has more mobile gamers than America has people, Data and VAS become Vivo's main revenue line and more global news... Each week the MEF team curates mobile stories from around the world. Essential news you may have…
Sam Hill
July 31, 2015
MEF