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CORPORATE CARDS SUPPLEMENT 2015


ENABLING GLOBAL AMBITIONS THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE PAYMENT SOLUTIONS


sustained increase in international business travel. In turn, organisations have adopted a combination of a global and local approach towards managing their business travel activities. Corporate cardholders expect a solu- tion that consistently delivers – from a streamlined application process and an innovative expense management solution, to worldwide acceptance and flawless customer service. Programme administrators, on the other hand, seek rich data, intuitive and easy-to-use


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s companies continue to fulfil their global ambitions by expanding in overseas markets, this has fuelled a


reporting capabilities, programme con- trols to manage travel spend, and adher- ence to the organisation’s travel policy. The right corporate card provider can


address all the above needs, alleviate reconciliation challenges using in- novative tools, provide valuable data empowering organisations to drive better value from their suppliers, and optimise the organisation’s working capital requirements. Bank of America Merrill Lynch


is proud to again sponsor Buying Business Travel’s Corporate Cards Supple- ment, showcasing emerging trends and new developments in the commercial payments industry.


Melissa Gargagliano Head of EMEA commercial cards, Bank of America Merrill Lynch


Editor Paul Revel Sub Editor Richard Rees Art Director Annie Harris Designer Javier Otero Contributors


Catherine Chetwynd, Amon Cohen, Mark Frary, Rob Gill, Bob Papworth Editorial Director Tom Otley


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Managing Editor Mike Toynbee Publisher Chris Mihalop Production Manager Jamie Halling


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