Press Releases
The MRC’s Spring Virtual Conference Connects eCommerce Professionals in 2021
April 20, 2021
The Merchant Risk Council (MRC) is continuing its legacy of industry-leading payments and fraud prevention events with an ambitious online conference designed to connect, educate, and empower eCommerce professionals from around the world.
The MRC's CEO Featured in Insight Success Magazine
April 07, 2021
Merchant Risk Council CEO Julie Fergerson is prominently featured in the most recent edition of Insight Success magazine, alongside other successful women from a variety of business backgrounds.
The MRC's On-Demand Education Platform Receives CPE Accreditation
March 12, 2021
The Merchant Risk Council has met the high standards for registration required by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and is now a member of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
Julie Fergerson Appointed as MRC CEO
May 19, 2020
The MRC announced today that the Global Board of Directors elected Julie Fergerson as Chief Executive Officer. Fergerson will assume day-to-day leadership of the MRC and, together with the Global Board, will drive the strategic direction of the organization.
MRC Announces 2019 Technology Award Winners
March 26, 2019
On March 20 the Merchant Risk Council announced Cequence Security and Arkose Labs as winners of the 2019 MRC Technology Awards at MRC Vegas. Both companies are recognized as innovative leaders within the eCommerce payments and fraud community.
MRC Vegas 2018 News Coverage
April 20, 2018
See what attending press representatives said about their experience at MRC Vegas 2018, the trends they learned and other industry topics discussed.
Merchant Risk Council Announces MRC Technology Award Winners
April 02, 2018
Whitepages Pro and ThreatMetrix were announced as winners of the MRC Technology Awards at MRC Vegas 2018. Both organizations have established themselves as innovative leaders within the eCommerce payments and fraud community.
MRC Announces New Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards
July 10, 2017
The Merchant Risk Council is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors and Advisory Boards members. MRC boards are comprised of senior professionals from key merchants, solution providers and payment card brands who are committed to making eCommerce more safe, efficient and profitable.
73 Arrests with International eCommerce Fraud Initiative
June 21, 2017
More than six dozen suspects were arrested as a result of eCommerce Action 2017. These suspects were responsible for more than 20,000 fraudulent transactions with an estimated value exceeding EUR 5 million.
MRC Announces 2017 MRC Technology Award Winners Sift Science and allpago
March 24, 2017
On March 15, 2017 Sift Science and allpago were announced as winners of the MRC Technology Awards at MRC Vegas 2017. Both organizations have established themselves as innovative leaders within the eCommerce payments and fraud community.