Friday, July 1, 2011

Intuit Buys Mobile Money Ventures

Intuit Inc. has acquired mobile Web banking technology assets from Mobile Money Ventures, a global solutions provider of next-generation mobile financial solutions. The deal supports Intuit Financial Services' position as a leading online and mobile technology provider to financial institutions, Intuit said.

The deal allows Intuit to directly manage customer support, and have full control over the design of its mobile Web banking solutions.

Customers of more than 320 U.S. banks and credit unions use Intuit's existing mobile Web technology, which was provided by MMV. Intuit also provides text message and downloadable application solutions to enable financial institution customers to conduct their critical banking tasks from virtually any mobile phone." Intuit Press Release - Intuit Buys Mobile Money Ventures Platform to Bolster Mobile Banking Capabilities.

Mobile Money Ventures, based in San Mateo, Calif., was formed in 2008 as a joint venture that combined the strengths of Citigroup, a leading, global financial services company, and SK Telecom Americas, an early-stage technology innovator. As an Intuit partner, MMV provided a proven mobile Web banking solution currently reaching more than 400,000 consumers. MMV's offering is optimized for all major handsets and screen sizes, making it right for all customers - regardless of their mobile device.

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