Mcgovern Smith Advisors, Llc

The payments industry is experiencing a tsunami of change due to intense legal/regulatory activity, new technologies and rapid product innovation. McGovern Smith Advisors is a Washington DC-based payments industry advisory firm that helps payments industry companies navigate these changes to grow their businesses and manage their risks. Our unique combination of experienced industry veterans, deep understanding of the payments industry and comprehensive advisory services means our clients receive advice that is informed, efficient and actionable: Decades of Experience – Our veteran industry practitioners have an average of more than 25 years of relevant experience. Industry Understanding – Our focus on the payments industry means we have a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses. Comprehensive Advisory Services – We offer comprehensive advisory services that reflect the rapid changes impacting the payments industry. Extensive Government Relations Capabilities— We have access to leaders within the legislative and regulatory bodies, which establish and implement the rules governing the payments industry. Practice Areas: Our practice areas include prepaid and debit cards, credit and commercial cards, merchant acquiring, emerging payments, compliance/risk management and government relations. Services: Our services include new product development, strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation (processing, banking, payment networks, service providers, etc.), financial and profitability analyses, marketing strategies and implementation, regulatory/compliance assessment (including third party vendor risk management), mergers and acquisitions and government relations.