Report Shows Banks Profit as Much as 445% on Swipe Fees
Federal Reserve report reveals huge mark-ups by banks on debit card transaction fees, causing ripple effect in retail industry A new report published by the Federal Reserve Board last week…
Ebola Virus Information and Resources
In lieu of the recent news that a second health care worker in Dallas, Texas, tested positive for Ebola virus this week, NGA has developed a document to provide our…
A letter from FMI CEO, Leslie Sarasin, regarding resources for the Ebola Virus Disease
The world is seeking constructive and efficient controls to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. Our hearts go out to those – both domestically and internationally – who have…
SNAP EBT Third Party Processor (TPP) List and Guidance to Retailers
Updated as of October 29, 2014 This list provides Third Party Processor options for SNAP-authorized retailers who may not know where to obtain EBT equipment and services. All SNAP- authorized…
Commentary – 2014 General Election
A Republican freight train roared through Michigan, the likes of which has not been seen for some time. Republicans for the top statewide offices were swept to victory as voters…
NACS Action Alert
For over 50 years, Federal legislation prohibited gambling over phone lines and later the internet. In 2011, the Department of Justice announced it was completely re-interpreting the law to only…
FDIC and DOJ Agree to Operation Choke Point Investigation
Agencies will launch preliminary inquiry into program potentially targeting tobacco sales, in response to requests from congressmenThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have said…
The Many Reasons USDA is Celebrating 50 Years of SNAP
Posted by Jessica Shahin, Associate Administrator for SNAP SNAP continues to serve as the first line of defense against hunger in the United States. Half a century ago, President Lyndon…
EPA Delays 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard
NACS weighs in on the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to not finalize 2014 standards under the RFS program until 2015 A year of delaying the final decision on the 2014…
Coming to a Store Near You: Chip and (Maybe) PIN Cards
As liability deadline for EMV adoption nears, merchants have incentives to adopt new technology As people resolve to change habits with the New Year, one habit that they won’t have…