Catch-up: American Express

Article Abstract:

American Express has regained profitability and reestabished its prestige under the management of CEO Harvey Golub. Unprofitable financial businesses were dropped and the core businesses of credit cards, travel services and fund management. However profits grew by only 5.5% in 1996, and may remain sluggish.

Management, Golub, Harvey

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A punch-up in plastic

Article Abstract:

Visa is attempting to dominate the Western European market by preventing its member banks from working with smaller credit card issuers such as American Express. Of all the larger issuers, Amex has had the most difficulty keeping up with competition.

Market share, Visa Inc.

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Sign here: electronic commerce

Article Abstract:

Verisign has already developed two types of digital signatures, which can identify Internet users to prevent fraud. The California-based company is working with Visa to develop similar signatures for credit card users.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Access ID Card Equipment, Safety and security measures, Product development, Internet, Internet security, Personal identification products industry, VeriSign Inc., Identification equipment, Visa U.S.A. Inc.

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