Description: "Payments Systems in the U.S." is a comprehensive description of the systems (cards, checks, ACH, wires, and cash) that move money between and among consumers and enterprises in the U.S. In clear and lively writing, the authors explain how the systems work, who uses them, who provides them, who profits from them, and how they are changing.
Brief description: Carol Coye Benson's practice at Glenbrook focuses on mobile payments, national infrastructures, and emerging technologies for financial services. Before founding Glenbrook Partners, Carol was a managing director of the Global Institutional Services division of Deutsche Bank, leading marketing, client online services, and Internet development. At Visa International, she led groups working on eCommerce card security, database marketing, and technology investments. Also with Visa International, Carol founded and managed a European product development office, where she managed a series of eCommerce and chip card projects for banks across Europe. Earlier, Carol spent twelve years with Citibank, where she managed the development and market introduction of new commercial payments products. Carol began her career as a corporate lending officer for large multinationals at both Bank of America and Citibank.
Review Quotes:
"Without question, the best overview of the payments industry. Essential for payments professionals." - Bill Harris, CEO, Personal Capital
"Glenbrook's deep knowledge of payments comes through loud-and-clear and easy-to-read. This is the go-to resource for understanding payments systems." - Susan Ehrlich, CFO, Simple & Board Member, BECU
"A clear and concise explanation of the payments industry - useful for all payments professionals" - Michael Manchisi, President, Mastercard Payment Transaction Services, Mastercard Worldwide