The Green Sheet Online Edition
December 12, 2024 • 24:12:01
Letter from the editor
The United States has long thrived on a tapestry of diverse viewpoints, which fosters both innovation and resilience. The lead article in this issue underscores this strength, featuring perspectives from industry leaders that differ widely on the current economic landscape and what lies ahead in 2025. While their predictions diverge, the underlying theme is clear: adaptability will be key for businesses navigating these uncertain times.
From concerns about tariffs and taxes to optimism about pro-business policies, these insights reveal the challenges and opportunities shaping the economy and the payments landscape. Large ISOs and small ISOs alike are exploring how to adapt to new technologies, offer innovative solutions and maintain personalized service in an increasingly competitive market. This range of opinions exemplifies the importance of open dialogue in an ever-changing world. By drawing strength from our differences, we create a foundation for shared growth, ensuring that no matter the challenges, innovation and opportunity continue to thrive.
Helping to ensure that payments professionals can continue to leverage opportunities that arise, experts contributing to this issue have explored how clear communication can protect businesses and build customer trust; the role of advanced POS systems in improving merchants' store security, operations and payroll accuracy; how POS companies have reshaped the payments industry and the importance of forming the right partnerships to protect relationships and residuals; Visa, Mastercard and emerging platforms' use of AI in developing advanced solutions to combat increasingly dynamic cybercriminal tactics; and top business tips to help ensure merchants can navigate budget pressures and cybersecurity threats during the year-end holidays.
In news briefs, we've highlighted a jury award of $8 million to Cliq Inc., which suffered from predatory lender practices; Senator Durbin's push for the Credit Card Competition Act, which aims to promote transaction processing competition and address merchant concerns; Shift4 Payments' joining the S&P MidCap 400, reflecting its growth, innovations and industry influence; bipartisan criticism of Visa and Mastercard’s industry dominance and lawmakers' desire for competitive alternatives; Visa's Flexible Credential, which enables multi-source payments via one card, signaling transformative flexibility; CFPB regulations on big tech payment apps aimed to align with traditional financial institutions and ensure consumer protection.
Also, be sure not to miss the updates, profiles and other resources provided herein for you. We hope you'll tell us about your milestones this holiday season at press@greensheet.com. And please send your questions and comments to greensheet@greensheet.com
Whether you want to upgrade your POS offerings, find a payment gateway partner, bone up on fintech regs or PCI requirements, find an upcoming trade show, read about faster payments, or discover the latest innovations in merchant acquiring, The Green Sheet is the resource for you. Since 1983, we've helped empower and connect payments professionals, starting with the merchant level salespeople who bring tailored payment acceptance and digital commerce tools, along with a host of other business services to merchants across the globe. The Green Sheet Inc. is also a proud affiliate of Bankcard Life, a premier community that provides industry-leading training and resources for payment professionals.
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