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Four practice areas built around the disciplines that define modern payments. Each brings deep domain knowledge and a track record of delivery across GCC, MENA and European markets.

Due Diligence

Independent commercial, technical and regulatory assessment of payments and fintech businesses. Commissioned by investors, acquirers and PE firms requiring an authoritative third-party view before transaction close.

  • Commercial and competitive positioning
  • Technology stack and integration risk
  • Regulatory and licensing status
  • AML/CFT framework assessment
  • Card scheme compliance review
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Strategic Planning

Market entry, product strategy and growth planning for banks, fintechs and payment operators expanding in the GCC and MENA region. Evidence-based strategy grounded in regulatory reality and competitive dynamics.

  • Market entry feasibility and roadmaps
  • Product and revenue strategy
  • Competitive landscape analysis
  • Regulatory pathway planning
  • Partnership and scheme strategy
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Digital Transformation

Modernisation of payments infrastructure, operating models and customer journeys for established financial institutions. Practical delivery focus with hands-on programme management from design through to go-live.

  • Payments infrastructure modernisation
  • Core banking and processor migration
  • Open banking and API strategy
  • Digital wallet and mobile payments
  • Programme governance and delivery
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Electronic Payments

End-to-end advisory across card schemes, acquiring, issuing, switching and real-time payments. Covers scheme membership, interchange optimisation, dispute management and local payment method integration across the GCC.

  • Card scheme membership and compliance
  • Acquiring and merchant services strategy
  • Issuing programme design
  • Real-time and instant payments
  • Cross-border and FX payment solutions
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