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Payments Studies Research
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Payments Studies
The Chicago Fed's Payments Studies group analyzes existing payment instruments and networks, as well as the next generation of payment instruments and networks. Staff members conduct three types of analysis: academic, applied, and public policy. Through articles in Chicago Fed and professional publications, occasional papers, and conferences, Payments Studies staff share analysis with academic and industry audiences.
Federal Reserve Officer to Speak at Payments ConferenceThe Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will host its eighth payments conference, Payments Fraud: Perception versus Reality, June 5–6, 2008, at the Chicago Fed. The conference will highlight threats to the security of the payments system and explore solutions to those challenges.Stephen R. Malphrus, the Fed's staff director for managment in Washington, DC, will present the keynote speech on Friday, June, 6. He has had a wide experience at the Fed which includes expertise in information technology and bank operations and payments systems. Malphurs also served as the chair the Financial Sector Group of the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion. Seating is limited so please register soon. Using Payment Innovations to Improve Transportation NetworksThe Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Chicago Metropolis 2020 co-sponsored a one-day workshop on transportation networks on June 13, 2007. The purpose of this workshop was to understand how pricing schemes, public–private partnerships and emerging payment mechanisms can be used to address congestion and efficiency in urban commuter networks. Presentations are now available.2007 Payments ConferenceThe Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its seventh annual payments conference, "Competitive Forces Shaping the Payments Environment: What's Next?," on May 10–11, 2007, at the Chicago Fed. The conference highlighted recent trends in the adoption of payment technologies and explored the implications of those trends. A Chicago Fed Letter (PDF,107KB) summarizing the conference is available.Agenda 2006 Payments ConferenceThe Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its sixth payments conference, Investing in Payment Innovations: Risks and Rewards, May 11–12, 2006 at the Chicago Fed. A Chicago Fed Letter (PDF,62KB) summarizing the conference is available.Agenda and Presentations |
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