This document discusses developments in the payments industry and provides an overview of Te Velde Consultancy & Interim Management's expertise. It analyzes the political and commercial arenas influencing payments and outlines stakeholders' needs for convenient, low-cost, safe and simple payment options. The core issues of cost and revenue in payments are examined along with strategic choices around innovation and new customer groups. Te Velde Consultancy services include consultancy, strategy development, implementation support, and interim management for payments-related projects and subjects such as SEPA, costs/revenues, and innovation.