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HPS Secures ISO 27001 Certification While Dari Couspate Reports Revenue Growth Amid Challenging Market Conditions
HPS, a multinational leader in payment solutions, has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its processing and switching activities in Morocco, underscoring its commitment to robust information security. At the same time, Dari Couspate disclosed provisional financial results for the first half of 2019, showing a 3.16 % increase in turnover to 286.02 million MAD despite a tough economic backdrop. These developments highlight positive momentum for both companies and may influence investor sentiment in the Moroccan market.
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HPS Gains ISO 27001 Certification
HPS, a multinational leader in payment solutions and services, announced that its processing and switching operations in Morocco have been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001 certification. This internationally recognised standard confirms that HPS has implemented robust information security management systems, enhancing trust among its clients and partners.
Dari Couspate Reports Revenue Growth
Dari Couspate released provisional financial statements for the period ending June 2019. The company recorded a turnover of 286.02 million Moroccan dirhams in the first half of 2019, representing a 3.16 % increase compared with the same period in the previous year. The growth was driven by a 2.9 % rise in second‑quarter sales, which reached 135.4 million dirhams, despite a challenging economic environment.
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