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Cheque it out

The news that the Payments Council has voted to end cheque clearing in 2018 led to considerable media comment and speculation about future payment technologies. Dave Birch of Consult Hyperion was invited on to a couple of BBC television shows to discuss the issues. On the BBC's Breakfast show, Dave pointed out that most people already prefer to pay with debit cards and that few people absolutely rely on cheaues.

On the BBC's Working Lunch programme, Dave explained that the technology most likely to replace cheaues for the general public is already with us: the mobile phone.

Trailblazer

Dave Birch of Consult Hyperion was awarded the Trailblazer Award for 2009 at ID World in Milan.

The ID People Awards are given each year to "outstanding members of the international ID community" who have distinguished themselves in terms of commitment, leadership, creativity and innovation. The awards, sponsored by the publication ID People, are awarded in the following categories: ID Community Award, ID Leadership Award, ID Limelight Award, ID Trail Blazer Award and ID Outstanding Achievement Award. The Trailblazer Award is presented each year in "recognition of the individual who has made great strides in helping the market envisage what will happen over the coming years".