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On 22 September 2008, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines on various mobile banking services that can be offered by providers in the country. This move has increased uncertainty over the future of remittances in India. According to the guidelines only banks, which are licensed, supervised and have a physical presence in the country are permitted to offer mobile services.

On 4 September 2008, VeriFone Holdings, announced the appointment of Robert Dykes as its Senior Vice President. The company is a provider of technology enabling electronic payment transactions and value-added services at the point of sale. Dykes would also become the Chief Financial Officer immediately after VeriFone's quarterly report for the third fiscal quarter ended 31 July 2008 is filed.

On 26 September 2008, Earthport, an electronic payments company, appointed Lady Olga Maitland as non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Earlier, she was Chief Executive of the International Association of Money Transfer Networks (IAMTN), and also a Conservative Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam.

Executive Chairman, Mike Harrison said “As well as her extensive network and experience, her undoubted enthusiasm for and knowledge of the global remittance market will bring another layer of expertise to the Board.

On 04 September 2008, Pay Linx Financial announced the appointment of Robert Pearce to its board of directors. The company is engaged in providing services and infrastructure that enables replacement of cash and check payments with electronic payment cards. Earlier, as President of BMO Financial Group, Pearce headed the personal and commercial client group and as CEO he has also handled BMO's credit and debit card businesses. Recently, he has been appointed to the board of directors of Interac Association.

On 4 September 2008, Coinstar announced the appointment of Paul Davis as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 31 March 2009. The company is a provider of products and services including gift cards, prepaid products, skill crane and bulk vending machines, money transfer and DVD rental kiosks. Prior to this, Davis has held the position of Chief Operating Officer in Coinstar, and was responsible for all lines of business including sales, manufacturing, supply chain, customer service and research and development.

On 17 September 2008, Heartland Payment Systems, a transaction processor and Union Bankshares, a financial institution, have entered into a partnership, to provide expanded services to business customers of both the companies. The former will offer credit, debit and prepaid card processing and payroll solutions to Union Bankshares customers, and in turn, recommend Union Bankshares's business banking solutions to its clients.