Mercator Advisory Group is the leading, independent research and advisory services firm exclusively focused on the payments industry. We deliver pragmatic and timely research and advice designed to help our clients uncover the most lucrative opportunities to maximize revenue growth and contain costs. Our clients range from the world’s largest payment issuers, acquirers, processors, and associations to leading technology providers. Web site: www.mercatoradvisorygroup.com Twitter @ http://twitter.com/MercatorAdvisor. Mercator Advisory Group is also the publisher of PaymentsJournal.com