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HPS Gains ISO‑27001 Certification as Dari Couspate Reports Revenue Rise Amid Tough Market Conditions
The Moroccan payment‑solution leader HPS announced that its processing and switching operations have been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, confirming its adherence to international information‑security standards. At the same time, Dari Couspate disclosed a modest but positive revenue growth for the first half of 2019, despite a challenging economic backdrop. The brief also includes a snapshot of recent European market movements and key financial headlines from Morocco dated December 2025.
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HPS Secures ISO‑27001 Certification for Processing & Switching Operations
HPS, a multinational leader in payment solutions and services, announced that its processing and switching activities in Morocco have been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001 certification. This internationally recognised standard validates HPS’s robust information‑security management system, reinforcing trust among banks, merchants and regulators.
Dari Couspate Posts Revenue Increase Despite Tough Conditions
On 30 September 2014, Dari Couspate released its provisional financial results for the six‑month period ending June 2019. The company reported a turnover of MAD 286.02 million, up 3.16 % compared with the same period last year. The growth was driven by higher sales volumes and modest price adjustments.
A follow‑up release on 30 August 2014 highlighted the second‑quarter figures: revenue reached MAD 135.4 million, a 2.9 % increase over Q2 2018. Across the full first half of 2019, the upward trend confirmed Dari Couspate’s ability to sustain performance amid a challenging macro‑economic environment.
Market Pulse – European and Moroccan Headlines (December 2025)
- 12 Dec 2025: European markets poised to open in red as investors digest mixed central‑bank messages.
- 18 Dec 2025: Bank of England cuts rates to 3.75 %; markets temper their expectations.
- 17 Dec 2025: Euro‑zone inflation stabilises at 2.1 % in November.
- 17 Dec 2025: Morocco and KfW sign three financing agreements totalling €450 million.
- 15 Dec 2025: USD/MAD exchange rate falls 0.48 % between 1‑5 December.
- 12 Dec 2025: Marsa Maroc reaches a social pact with unions lasting until 2030.
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