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• Prepaid Cards Can Play Meaningful Role in Combating Poverty

  By Laura Handly| PaymentsJournal Verified Prepaid cards have seemingly endless use cases, serving as useful conveyors of gifts, rewards, and government benefits. During the pandemic, prepaid cards have also supported important charitable initiatives aimed at supporting those facing significant economic hardship.

  By Laura Handly · PaymentsJournal

  Dec. 28, 2021

• CPI Card Group’s Sustainable Cards Are Helping FIs Green Their Offerings

  By Laura Handly| PaymentsJournal Verified Today, the problem of plastic pollution is well known, while the demand for plastic-based products remains high. CPI Card Group is helping to address this disparity within the card industry, where it offers cards made with recycled plastic to financial institutions.

  By Laura Handly · PaymentsJournal

  Nov. 16, 2021

• Prepaid Cards Can Play Meaningful Role in Combating Poverty

  By Laura Handly| PaymentsJournal Verified Prepaid cards have seemingly endless use cases, serving as useful conveyors of gifts, rewards, and government benefits. During the pandemic, prepaid cards have also supported important charitable initiatives aimed at supporting those facing significant economic hardship.

  By Laura Handly · PaymentsJournal

  Dec. 28, 2021

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Mercator Advisory Group

Mercator Advisory Group, now part of Javelin Strategy & Research under Escalent, specializes in research and advisory services for the payments and banking industries. Following its acquisition in March 2022, Mercator's expertise has been integrated into Javelin, enhancing its offerings in financial services. The firm provides data-driven insights for various stakeholders, including payments issuers, acquirers, processors, and merchants. Its services include specialized analysis in payments, consulting for financial institutions and fintechs, and industry publications through PaymentsJournal.com. Mercator/Javelin serves a diverse clientele, including banks, credit unions, technology providers, and government agencies, focusing on digital transformation and market strategies. The combined entity operates with a workforce of 250–500 employees and generates annual revenues between $25 million and $100 million.