The global outlook series on Payment Cards provides statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report provides a recapitulation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and other noteworthy strategic corporate developments. The report also offers a prelude to major regional markets, providing the reader with a macro level understanding of markets. Major markets discussed include United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland, UK, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico, among others. The report also includes an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 371companies worldwide.