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Letter from the editors

s we prepare our first issue of 2018 for pub-
lication, like individuals and businesses
everywhere, we are reflecting upon mile-
A stones that occurred in the past 12 months
and looking toward what 2018 may have in store.
While the lead article in our Dec. 25 issue shared a
trove of data pertaining to the payments realm's per-
formance in 2017, this issue's lead article delves into
challenges brought by natural disasters, which have
caused significant harm to communities across the OF A RESOURCE
country.

In exploring this topic through research and
interviews, we found much to be optimistic about. GUIDE RGXL AD
Many companies have plans in place to aid merchants
whose businesses are harmed by hurricanes, fires,
floods and other devastating events. They have Viewable: In Print, Online,
deployed technologies to either keep merchants going
during disasters or to get them up and running shortly and Front Page Option
thereafter. Help comes in the form of new mobile
solutions, free or loaner equipment, deep discounts
on services, quick cash advances with flexible terms,
and more. Additionally, the generosity exhibited
by individual payment professionals, who donate
without seeking credit to help colleagues through
crises, is inspiring.

Also inspiring are the contributing writers who share
their expertise with you, our readers, issue after issue.
This installment of our industry experts' ongoing
educational efforts includes results from a survey of
merchant level salespeople on what they value most
in terms of products and services, a look at what good
talent means in today's changing industry and why • Ability to purchase on a quarterly basis.
it's hard to find, information on how to plan a fraud
budget for the coming year, steps to prevent being Great for short term contract/test runs
caught off guard by acquisitions, and the walking back of new products or services.
of new prepaid card rules under new CFPB leadership.
• Great way to close out your yearly
News briefs include excerpts from some of the latest advertising accounts and start fresh
stories we've posted online under Breaking Industry for the new year.
News at www.greensheet.com. Highlights cover progress
on the Vantiv/Worldpay merger; threat of data breach • We have quarterly payments
aggregation; investigation of FBME Bank's credit card schedules available.
unit; dismissal of an NYDFS lawsuit against the OCC;
objectives of TSYS' Cayan acquisition; and yet another • Discounts are given for long term
risk to data security: exposure of sensitive information contracts & multiple listings.
of 123 million households by analytics firm Alteryx
Inc.
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We've also included company and product profiles,
along with numerous industry milestones reached Danielle Thorpe
at the close of 2017. Thank you for continuing to rely
on us. We wish you a happy and prosperous new AVP Media Partnerships
year and look forward to receiving your feedback at
greensheet@greensheet.com and press releases at press@ 707-284-1686
greensheet.com. .

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