The document discusses the Smart Payment Association's (SPA) role in shaping the future of payment technology. Some key points:
1. The SPA represents 85% of the global smart payment card market and works to support standards and market growth.
2. In 2012, SPA members shipped over 975 million smart payment cards globally, with contactless cards representing 23% of shipments.
3. The SPA advocates for interoperability and security standards to facilitate continued market growth and adoption of new payment methods like mobile and online payments.