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The new deal
The cards and payments industry is being profoundly reshaped as both the Single Euro Payments Area and the Payment Services Directive are entering the implementation stage. This new regulatory framework is leading to increased competition, an expanded marketplace and a level playing field for all actors of the value chain. In anticipation of this change, banks have been focusing on achieving efficiency improvements with the replacement of ageing legacy systems and a subtle mix of in- and outsourcing.
Innovation is another driver for change. New technologies - contactless, NFC, mobile payments… - are being rolled out with the aim of accelerating and simplifying transactions; meanwhile, marketing innovations - personalised cards, instant issuing, value-added services… - are targeting new users, new uses and new business models.
The competitive environment is also evolving: unbundling and consolidation have led to the emergence of new players and this evolution is shifting the balance of power within the industry. Banks, which traditionally owned payment franchises, are seeing their role challenged.
Within this fast-changing environment, this conference will offer a unique opportunity to:
- Meet with high-level cards experts from all continents.
- Keep abreast with ongoing changes within the regulatory environment.
- Hear from best in class organisations about the most promising innovations in terms of products and marketing approaches aimed at avoiding commoditisation of the card.
- Learn how market leaders have established successful growth-oriented card strategies, by redefining their position within the payments value chain and choosing the right combination of in- and outsourcing.
In the past years, the Efma Cards & Payments Conference has attracted over 40 speakers and 420 delegates from around the world. It will be expanded from 3 to 4 days in 2008, in order to cover a broader range of issues. This is the not-to-be-missed event for professionals in the cards and payments fields offering an unmatched opportunity to share experiences and insights with colleagues. This conference is also unique for allowing participants to choose among the four days and select the sessions that are of their greatest interest.
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World Payments Report 2008
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The World Payments Report 2008 by Capgemini, RBS and Efma explores both the global and European payments markets and provides a progress report on the status of SEPA/PSD, migration updates and current market achievements. Spanning Europe, North America and Asia, this year’s expanded report highlights regional initiatives and potential payments growth areas.
Banks will gain a deeper understanding into how their corporate clients can benefit from SEPA adoption and, in turn, ways in which they can differentiate their product portfolios. Additionally, The World Payments Report 2008 offers insights into the cards payment market taking a view into varying country approaches and different business models. The report also addresses trade finance and workers remittances.
The World Payments Report 2008 will be available to download beginning 9 September on www.wpr08.com or www.capgemini.com/wpr08. For more information contact us at payments@capgemini.com
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