American Express and Morgan Stanley Announce New Co-brand Cards Created Exclusively for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Clients

American Express and Morgan Stanley Announce New Co-brand Cards Created Exclusively for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Clients

NEW YORK, March 8, 2012 --

American Express and Morgan Stanley today launched two new co-branded Cards: The Morgan Stanley Credit Card from American Express and The Platinum Card® from American Express exclusively for Morgan Stanley.

The new Cards offer exclusive benefits for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney clients with eligible brokerage accounts(1) and access to American Express' award-winning customer service and Membership Rewards® program. Key features include:

The Morgan Stanley Credit Card from American Express(2)		The Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley(2)
•	10,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $1,000 within 3 months of opening a Card account	•	50,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $1,000 within 3 months of opening a Card account
•	Additional Cards at no annual fee	•	One Additional Card at no annual fee
•	1X Membership Rewards point for all eligible purchases	•	1X Membership Rewards point for all eligible purchases
•	$0 Introductory offer for first year, then $95 annual fee	•	Access to Airport Clubs, $200 Airline Credit, no foreign exchange fees and access to Platinum Card® Concierge
		•	Annual fee of $450

"These new cards advance our commitment to serving our clients' wealth management needs, including investment, credit and cash management, in a comprehensive fashion. We are delighted to partner with American Express, a true leader in the field, to offer clients a convenient way to enjoy superior service combined with an exceptional rewards program," said Shelley O'Connor, Head of the Morgan Stanley Private Banking Group.

"This is an important collaboration for our Consumer Services business and we are pleased to welcome Morgan Stanley to our growing family of partners," said Gunther Bright, executive vice president and general manager, business development and partnerships, American Express. "The benefits, rewards and experiences we're offering through our new Cards reflect the premium value of our brands and our long heritage of award-winning service."

Membership Rewards Program from American Express
Cardmembers are automatically enrolled in the Membership Rewards program and can redeem points for rewards including: vacations, tickets to concerts, the latest gadgets and gift cards to many of their favorite stores. Cardmembers have the option to transfer points directly into many airline frequent-flier programs for award seats or use the Pay with Points feature to book any seat, anytime, on any airline with no blackout dates or other restrictions.

Points have no expiration date, and there is no limit on the number of points a Cardmember can earn. Cardmembers will have an opportunity to earn Membership Rewards points by adding Additional Cards to their account for members of their family or trusted household.

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AMEX BRIGHTON - EMV GLOBAL PRODUCT MANAGER NEEDED

EMV Global Product Manager

Brighton

As a global leader in financial services, American Express has built its reputation on continual innovation and forward thinking. And since we’re committed to becoming the world’s most respected service brand, we continually strive to deliver the best possible service to our customers all around the world. 

Right now, we’re looking for an EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) Global Product Manager to join our team in Brighton.  You will be working a fast-paced environment and will have the responsibility of managing and supporting cross-functional, global implementation projects in the area of EMV payments. This exciting and diverse role will also involve you working with vendors and developing strategic and tactical plans to support the roll-out of EMV in the marketplace.

A relationship builder with strong leadership and strategic skills, you’ll have a strong drive for results and the ability to grasp technical concepts. Able to demonstrate good knowledge of end-to-end payment transaction, you also bring with you strong experience in EMV and the Payments industry. In addition, you’ll have excellent global product and project management experience and will have the ability to navigate through matrix management structure and be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with people at all levels.

American Express is recognised the world over as a great place to work. Join us and you’ll find it easy to see why.

To apply fopr this and other EMV opportunities, go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com

The Social : Mobile : Payments | Conference & Exhibition

The Social : Mobile : Payments | Conference & Exhibition will be held April 11-12, 2012 at the World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This CXO level event will focus on the convergence of social media, mobile connectivity and payments technology. Don’t miss the only conference dedicated wholly to the exploration of this new and exciting marketplace.
We invite executives, entrepreneurs, and engineers to attend and participate in this groundbreaking event. New business models are emerging from the intersection of these three separate elements; group buying, and right-now deals are reshaping commerce. Shoppers check-in and check-out with their mobile devices, telling their network, friends and family about their finds, and fails.
Hear compelling presentations from world renowned experts in social media, mobile connectivity and payment technology. Meet and interact with executives, thought leaders, experts and innovators in the social, mobile and payments ecosystems. Participate, embrace & share your findings with your peers, meet like-minded individuals and explore your passions.

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Senior Loyalty Payments Consultant - French speaking - Paris based

Loyalty Manager needed  for a worldwide Credit Card provider. This 18-24 month contract will be based in Paris. This role requires a solid background in customer loyalty programmes, an understanding of loyalty principles and ability to programme manage cross-functional teams to implement changes aimed at driving enhanced customer loyalty. The programme will involve Loyalty, Strategy and Definition.
Responsibilities:
• Define and implement the Customer Loyalty strategy
• Develop and project manage advanced multi-channel loyalty programmes for the client
• Develop Customer Focus Marketing Strategies
• Oversee the design of each programme and all related features
Requirements and Qualifications:
• French Speaking
• Experience in managing Customer Premium Loyalty programmes
• In-depth knowledge of Customer Loyalty theory and implementation
• Experience with various Loyalty models and their pros and cons
• Experience within Financial Services
• Hands on marketing experience

For this and other payment opportunities, go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com

Western Union Business Solutions partners with Mercer Outsourcing for pension payments processing

Western Union Business Solutions, a business unit of the Western Union Company, has entered an agreement with UK-based human resource consulting services provider Mercer Outsourcing to process payments to pensioners in 80 countries around the world.

Under the agreement, Mercer Outsourcing is set to pay their overseas pensioners through Western Union Business Solutions. Consequently, funds can be delivered into bank accounts in 80 countries in 44 different currencies. Mercer Outsourcing employees are set to be able to validate a pensioner’s details before payments are made.

Western Union Business Solutions enables companies to send and receive cross-border payments and manage foreign exchange. Western Union Business Solutions delivers its services through locally licensed affiliates in 23 countries allowing businesses to send cross-border payments in more than 140 currencies.

To look and apply for jobs in the card and payment industry, go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com

Senior Loyalty Payments Consultant - France

Loyalty Manager for a worldwide Credit Card provider. This 18-24 month contract will be based in Paris. This role requires a solid background in customer loyalty programmes, an understanding of loyalty principles and ability to programme manage cross-functional teams to implement changes aimed at driving enhanced customer loyalty. The programme will involve Loyalty, Strategy and Definition.
Responsibilities:
• Define and implement the Customer Loyalty strategy
• Develop and project manage advanced multi-channel loyalty programmes for the client
• Develop Customer Focus Marketing Strategies
• Oversee the design of each programme and all related features
Requirements and Qualifications:
• French Speaking
• Experience in managing Customer Premium Loyalty programmes
• In-depth knowledge of Customer Loyalty theory and implementation
• Experience with various Loyalty models and their pros and cons
• Experience within Financial Services
• Hands on marketing experience
To apply for this exciting opportunity go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com

Amex rolls out Facebook app for Serve e-wallet

American Express has rolled out a Facebook application for its Serve digital wallet platform.
The newly launched application will allow customers to send, receive and request money directly via Facebook.
Once the transaction is completed, a message will be posted on the recipient's Facebook wall providing directions on where to collect their money or to sign up for Serve. Users can also request money using the application, selecting the relevant Facebook friend who owes them and sending a request.
In addition,  American Express has entered a partnership with Chinese payment services provider Lianlian Group, to enable the latter to use the American Express Serve commerce technology platform to develop products and services for consumers and business customers in China.

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