The document discusses key statistics and trends in the payments industry, including the rise of mobile technology and non-cash transactions. It notes that over 2 billion people will be using smartphones by 2015. Annual non-cash transactions are projected to reach 333 billion by 2024. Mobile and communications technology are advancing rapidly and will transform how customers make payments. The payments landscape is becoming more global and complex with new players like app developers and intelligent gateways influencing payments.