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This guide looks at what EMV chip and contactless means for firms in the US now that EMV has been mandated for 2013. Issuers, Acquirers and Merchants in the US will all need to develop a strategic plan for EMV. But what does this mean for US firms involved in card payments and for retail merchants? And how can you unlock the value of EMV for your business

This article, based on a couple of earlier blogs, reviews the concept of Marketing Accountability and it’s impact on the role Chief Marketing Officers. In it, we describe how the new world of digital marketing is giving marketing teams the opportunity to demonstrate their value and show how the results of their work really do make a difference to their company’s commercial results.

Two important new EU directives are encouraging new and significant competition in consumer payments. Both the 2nd E-money Directive and Payment Services Directive are lowering the barriers to entry for non-banks such as high street retailers, mobile operators and, in fact, any other organisation that wants to offer payment services. The e-money economy is growing

When it comes to getting investment, the quality of your business plan can make the difference between success and failure. Over the years, we’ve learned a few lessons on just what makes business plans and investment memorandums work. If you’re in the process of writing your business plan, here are 9 tips for getting it right