This document discusses the changing payment world and the rise of mobile wallets and near field communication (NFC) technology. It notes that major newspapers regularly publish articles on NFC and mobile payments, and that banks are establishing departments focused on these areas. Market leaders see NFC as the next big development. The document outlines the value chain for NFC mobile wallets and some of the ecosystem challenges. It also discusses issues like the importance of the secure element, virtual vs physical wallets, getting relevant content to mobile wallets, and the need for common interface standards. Finally, it suggests the shopping experience is changing and notes examples of this, like a store replacing cashiers with mobile checkout.