Interchange - Trends and Opportunities
A review of the current trends on interchange and the opportunities that exist for merchants, acquirers and issuers.
PCI - A Wakeup Call for Acquirers & Merchants
Recent compromises in payment card security highlight the need for acquirers to examine their involvement in the full transaction chain.
As an increasing number of companies outside of the US are affected by the Sarbanes Oxley Act, we look at the practical application of the standard in complying with the Act.
Right-sourcing involves looking at the unique talents of an IT organisation and developing the appropriate strategy for delivering the business requirements in a way best suited to that organisation.
EMV - How might the investment be reaped
The benefits of Chip and PIN implementations, have yet to be fully harnessed. This paper outlines some of the possibilities that are available to deployed.
SEPA - A position paper for 2007
The Single Euro Payments Area cards framework offers the industry many opportunities. In this document Hubert O’Donoghue, Manager Partner, O-C Group interprets the latest pronouncements on this critical development for the Cards Industry.
Embarking on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
The PCI Data Security Standard presents challanges for the industry. However it delivers enhanced security to those that adopt it and can be achieved with the appropriate preparation. In this document Patrick Clarke, Managing Partner, O-C Group provides an introduction to those embarking on implementing the standard
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