FIS is a global leader in financial services technology, with a focus on retail and institutional banking, payments, asset and wealth management, risk and compliance, consulting, and outsourcing solutions. Through the depth and breadth of our solutions portfolio, global capabilities and domain expertise, FIS serves more than 20,000 clients in over 130 countries. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., FIS employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and holds leadership positions in payment processing, financial software and banking solutions. Providing software, services and outsourcing of the technology that empowers the financial world, FIS is a Fortune 500 company and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. For more information about FIS, visit www.fisglobal.com

At Tieto, we believe in the power of changing perspectives. We are excited to work in the intersection of technology and business. Our game-changing IT innovations and services help our customers in the public and private sectors to realise new business and service opportunities, master industry change and stay one step ahead of their competitors. Tieto is one of the key providers of instant payments globally with projects like Siirto (National real time payments in Finland) and PesaLink (Instant payments platform connecting 45 banks in Kenya) being developed fully on Tieto software platform. Tieto was founded in 1968 and we’re headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. We are the largest Nordic IT services company, but we also have a strong global presence and delivery capabilities. We employ more than 13,000 experts and operate in close to 20 countries. www.tieto.com/cards

Icon Solutions is an international award-winning payment and specialist technology provider serving global financial institutions. From IT strategy, architecture and design to software development, Icon enables clients to rapidly capitalise on the latest technology and market drivers to boost profits and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. The critical value Icon offers its clients is the combination of deep subject matter expertise in instant payments and regulation, a proven track record in delivering bank critical systems, and a FinTech approach to the use of technology. This is evidenced by longstanding client relationships with many of the most important financial institutions around the globe. We are currently working closely with a major European bank to deploy IPF, our innovative Instant Payments solution. To find out more, visit: www.iconsolutions.com

Innovation in Payments and Market Infrastructure Solutions For nearly 40 years and in more than 50 countries, Montran Corporation has provided comprehensive Payment, Cash Management and Market Infrastructure solutions and services to many of the world’s foremost institutions, enabling them to stay ahead in today’s increasingly changing financial industry. Montran Corporation’s head office is located in the U.S. and is represented with offices in Europe, South America, and India. More information about Montran’s Products and Services, including our Participant and Central Infrastructure Instant Payments Solutions, can be found at www.montran.com

NICE Actimize is the largest and broadest provider of financial crime, risk and compliance solutions for regional and global financial institutions, as well as government regulators. Consistently ranked as number one in the space, NICE Actimize experts apply innovative technology to protect institutions and safeguard consumers and investors assets by identifying financial crime, preventing fraud and providing regulatory compliance. The company provides real-time, cross-channel fraud prevention, anti-money laundering detection, and trading surveillance solutions that address such concerns as payment fraud, cybercrime, sanctions monitoring, market abuse, customer due diligence and insider trading. Find us at www.niceactimize.com, @NICE_Actimize or Nasdaq:NICE.

At Nets, we deliver great payments, great networks and great ideas, carried out by great people - specializing in powering digital payment services and related technology solutions. We connect banks, businesses, authorities and consumers via an international network facilitating digital payments across all major channels – in person, online and over mobile devices - providing a broad range of payment solutions, account services, and card services. In 2015, we processed almost 7.5 billion transactions for our customers. RealTime24/7 Instant Payments solution - In operation since 2014 – and currently collaborating with ICBP towards the launch in Italy - our SCT Inst compliant RealTime24/7 instant payment solution is the newest member of our Clearing & Settlement family, providing banks and clearing houses with a fast track opportunity to meet the market’s demands for real-time capabilities. A flexible and highly configurable solution, RealTime24/7 is available with a wide range of dedicated modules to benefit participants such as advanced liquidity management and user interfaces. In addition, our proven value added services, such as tokenization services and white label mobile applications, are available to apply the finishing touches to your instant payments offering. Your success is our success - Having developed and operated mission critical infrastructures for more than five decades, we know the value of providing our customers with safe and robust solutions – but also solutions where our customers can benefit and stand out by applying their own innovative services. We believe in partnerships, where our combined expertise can help solve also adjacent business challenges such as PSD2, mobile value added services, terminals and electronic receipts archiving. https://www.nets.eu/

Acuity Market Intelligence is the definitive source for biometrics market intelligence with a proven record of accurately anticipating biometric and digital identity market trends. Acuity consistently delivers original, thought provoking, and reliable industry insight. Acuity offers strategic consulting services and a wealth of market data and analysis via www.acuity-mi.com and twitter @cmaxmost

Datafloq is the one-stop source for big data, blockchain and artificial intelligence. We offer information, insights and opportunities to drive innovation with emerging technologies. You can read high-quality articles, find big data and technology vendors, post jobs, connect with talent, find or publish events and register for our online training.

Established six years ago, Financial IT is the venue where the FinTech community makes itself heard. Innovation is the common feature of the companies that we work with. Some are FinTech disruptors, posing a direct challenge to established institutions. Others are technology companies, providing solutions that produce positive outcomes for the institutions and their clients. We provide a digital platform for multimedia and editorial content, rankings and overviews of major industry events. URL: https://financialit.net/

Mobile ID World is here to bring you the latest on mobile authentication solutions and application providers. Our company is dedicated to providing users with the best content and cutting edge information on technology, news, and mobile solutions for your mobile identity management needs.

The GlobalRisk Community is a thriving community of risk managers and associated service providers. Our purpose is to foster business, networking and educational explorations among members. Our goal is to be the world’s premier Risk forum and contribute to better understanding of the complex world of risk.

The PRIVATEBANKING.COM wealth industry directory is the financial-industry’s leading online business development and networking platform focused on Wealth Management and Financial Services. The platform offers effective marketing services and tools designed to achieve high brand recognition, broad visibility and reach to your products and services. Privatebanking.com’s FINANCE LOUNGE business network is a vibrant and fast growing online community designed to help financial markets professionals to build network, increase visibility and identify and stay in touch with relevant industry experts and customers alike. We invite you to join the FINANCE LOUNGE and gain access to business insights and new connections across the globe: Please register at: http://www.privatebanking.com/

The Strawhecker Group (TSG) is a fast-growing analytics and consulting firm focused on the electronic payments industry. The company serves the global payments ecosystem, from fintech startups to Fortune 500 companies. The firm provides its clients with advisory services, research and analytics to help them plan and execute their strategic initiatives. Based in Omaha, a recognized payments industry hub, TSG is an established leader in this high-growth, ever-evolving space. URL: https://thestrawgroup.com/

Clocate.com is a leading international directory for worldwide conferences and exhibitions. Clocate.com is equipped with a unique and comprehensive search that helps you find easily any event in any category or location. Each event includes detailed information, like, description, dates, location, map, prices, link to the official event's website and more... If you search for a conference or exhibition in areas such as Industry and manufacturing, Health and medicine, Technology and IT, Business and finance, sciences, education, services (banking, insurance, tourism, Hospitality and more), government, environment, life style and arts, you'll find it in Clocate.com.

The Payments & Cards Network is dedicated to the Payments, FinTech and eCommerce industries. We add value by offering innovative executive search, recruitment and RPO solutions to international clients. We are headquartered in Amsterdam with offices in Hong Kong, San Francisco and London. We take pride in our global outlook and understanding of the payments landscape which positions us to offer the best advice and service on the market. Call us with your specific needs today on +31 203 030 257 and one of our consultants will be able to quickly and efficiently assist you. For more information, please visit www.paymentsandcardsnetwork.com

Smart Insights, by Intelling: a blog about the Secure Transactions industry. Smart Insights covers the smart card and secure transactions industry, its businesses, its technologies, its markets as well as its technology suppliers. Smart Insights covers all the major trends in the industry, it encompasses worldwide business, standardization bodies ... Smart Insights is brought to you by Intelling, the secure transactions industry expert. Intelling proposes services in communication, strategy, marketing and market intelligence, with a strong focus on all markets relating to the secure transactions industry. More information at www.smartinsights.net and www.intelling.com