Risk Associates has been reappointed to the PCI Security Standards Council Global Executive Assessor Roundtable for the 2026 to 2028 term, extending its role in supporting the development of global payment security standards and assessor programmes. The reappointment reflects the organization’s continued involvement in initiatives aimed at strengthening payment security across the industry and recognizes its contribution as a PCI SSC qualified assessor company. Through its participation in the Global Executive Assessor Roundtable, commonly known as GEAR, Risk Associates will continue working alongside senior leadership from qualified assessor companies around the world to help shape the future direction of payment security frameworks.
The Global Executive Assessor Roundtable serves as a collaborative platform that brings together experienced leaders from PCI Security Standards Council qualified assessor organizations. Members of the roundtable contribute industry knowledge and practical experience to discussions focused on improving payment security standards, assessment methodologies and assessor programmes that support the global payments ecosystem. Risk Associates stated that its reappointment for another term demonstrates its ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards in payment security while actively participating in the development of frameworks that help organizations strengthen compliance and safeguard payment environments. By remaining part of the roundtable, the company will continue contributing to conversations that influence the evolution of security standards used across the payments industry.
Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Aftab Rizvi, Chairman of The Associates Group, described the reappointment as both an honour and a responsibility. He stated that continuing to serve on the Global Executive Assessor Roundtable provides the organization with an opportunity to contribute to the frameworks that protect the global payments industry. According to Dr. Rizvi, participation in GEAR enables Risk Associates to engage with international industry experts and play a role in discussions that shape future payment security standards and assessor programmes. The appointment also reflects confidence in the organization’s expertise and continued contribution to advancing security and compliance practices within the payment ecosystem.
The renewed appointment further reinforces the importance of collaboration between qualified assessor companies and PCI Security Standards Council in maintaining secure payment environments as digital payment technologies continue to evolve. Through GEAR, participating organizations contribute insights that support the ongoing enhancement of payment security standards while addressing emerging challenges faced by businesses and financial institutions worldwide. Risk Associates stated that its continued representation on the roundtable aligns with its commitment to supporting stronger payment security practices across the industry and contributing to initiatives that promote trusted and effective compliance frameworks. More information about the announcement is available here: https://lnkd.in/gtUj52aC
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