While many banks prefer to be fast followers, RBC has a patent pending on mobile wallet technology. The goal is to secure a prominent place in customers mobile wallets before it gets harder to do so. Source: http://www.americanbanker.com

South African mobile payment app SnapScan now allows customers to pay at merchants without having to scan a code. Source: businesstech.co.za

Paying the babysitter has never been easier, thanks to the plethora of mobile payment apps on the market. As part of this week’s cover story, this slideshow explores the many choices of mobile payment systems. Source: http://www.bizjournals.com

Jumio, a US-based online and mobile payments and credentials management company, has inked a contract with Optimal Payments, an online payment services provider. Source: digital-identity-security-online-fraud

Iris-scan technology being developed by Voxx Electronics could make it tougher for auto thieves to drive away with a new vehicle. Source: http://www.cnbc.com

Economist research finds Asian marketers ahead in exploring emerging markets Source: http://www.economistgroup.com

A new economic order will emerge by 2030 as emerging markets scale the ranks to surpass some of the largest European countries as China closes the lead held by the U.S. In 15 years, the U.S. Source: http://www.forbes.com

According to the latest New York Fed survey, dealers now expect the first Fed rate hike in September. Does this mean you should buy emerging markets? Kathryn Rooney Vera of Bulltick Capital… Source: http://www.youtube.com

Emerging markets grow at slowest pace since 2009 slump – http://t.co/llMDpFEmZH http://t.co/giQvRSD4w4 Source: crsdigest.com

As personal finance blog MoneyNing describes, closing your old charge cards could be a very poor decision. Source: news.list-online.com