Released on = December 4, 2006, 10:15 pm

Press Release Author = PIC Solutions

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary = PIC Solutions and Payment Systems Consulting have partnered
to present the pre-eminent credit risk best practices training programme in Dubai
early next year.


Press Release Body = Dubai, 5 December 2006 - PIC Solutions and Payment Systems
Consulting have partnered to present the pre-eminent credit risk best practices
training programme in Dubai early next year.

The ever-popular Risk Management Best Practices I seminar will be presented on 11-15
February 2007 at the Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites in Dubai. Tailored to address
credit risk trends and solutions impacting the Middle East credit industry, the Risk
Management Best Practices I seminar is ideal for consumer credit grantors exposed to
an ever-changing market.

Over the five days, leading presenters will share their extensive knowledge of the
Middle East credit industry and the vital fundamentals needed to successfully
enhance credit risk management in any organisation. This turnkey credit risk
training programme consists of the following seminars:

 Introduction to Scoring - 1 day
 Risk Management Best Practices - New Accounts - 2 days
 Collections Management Best Practices - Early Stage - 2 days

Delegates attending the Risk Management Best Practices I seminar will be exposed to
a series of interactive presentations, case studies and exercises, which are all
based on international best practices.

For further information, including detailed seminar descriptions and registration
procedures, visit: www.pscme.com/cardacademy

Mohamed Belarj, General Manager at Payment Systems Consulting, states, "Payment
Systems Consulting is committed to presenting goal-oriented events that will enhance
an organisation's profitability. We have partnered with PIC Solutions because of
their vast understanding of the Middle East credit industry. This one week intensive
training programme features an in-depth study of state-of-the-art risk management
and collections practices that will enrich the delegates' knowledge of the dynamics
impacting card business in the region."

Francois Grobler, Senior Consultant for the Middle East region at PIC Solutions,
comments, "Implementing effective credit risk strategies and industry best practices
are vital for organisations impacted by new technology, competition and industry
regulations. As the Middle East credit industry continues to evolve, credit grantors
are discovering new ways to ensure their continued success. This course will provide
credit professionals with tools they can implement within their organisations to
drive change and increase bottom line profitability. "


About Payment Systems Consulting
Payment Systems Consulting is an advisory business established in Dubai that
provides services to the banking business community in the Middle East in strategy,
fast-track and knowledge transfer.

About PIC Solutions
PIC Solutions provides consumer credit solutions to a wide range of blue-chip
organisations. We are experts in the fields of credit, risk and software and have an
established track record of success powered by solutions.

PIC Solutions is the Fair Isaac alliance partner for the Middle East Africa region
and from offices in Cape Town, Dubai and Johannesburg, provides all sales and
support for the entire suite of Fair Isaac products and services. This includes
consulting, project management, integration services, first line software support
and ongoing maintenance.

Our ongoing commitment is to enable clients to optimise the credit life cycle.

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Sarka Svoboda
Marketing Manager
Tel: +27 (0)21 680-6010
Fax: +27 (0)21 680-6003
Email: SSvoboda@PICSolutions.com
Web: www.PICSolutions.com

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Contact Details = PIC Solutions
Birkdale I
River Park
Liesbeek Parkway
Mowbray
7700
Tel: +27 (0)21 680-6000
Fax: +27 (0)21 680-6003
Email: Info@PICSolutions.com