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Verdict Staff

China leapfrogs UK and US to become global fintech leader

China has outpaced leading global fintech centres such as London, New York and Silicon Valley to become the global fintech leader, driven by the country’s unmet consumer financial needs and regulatory facilitation, according to a collaborative report by DBS and EY.

HSBC rolls out its first credit cards in China

HSBC has rolled out its first own-brand credit cards across all cities in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) as well as 30 non-PRD cities in China.

Eika, OT introduce BankAxept certified first dual payments card in Norway

Oberthur Technologies (OT), a provider of embedded security software products and services, and Eika Alliance, have released their first dual payment card in Norway.

MasterCard, CB Bank to launch three new credit cards in Myanmar

MasterCard and Co-Operative Bank (CB Bank) have teamed up to introduce three new credit cards for Myanmar residents and citizens travelling abroad.

Raiffeisen Bank selects Diebold Nixdorf ATMs to enhance consumer experience

Raiffeisen Bank Group has announced plans to install 1,200 new Diebold Nixdorf ATMs equipped with advanced bill payment and contactless capabilities including quick response (QR) codes and near field communication (NFC) readers to maximise convenience and security.

PayPal rolls out business focused payment app

Payments giant PayPal has introduced a new PayPal Business app to offer businesses an easy way to manage their account activity and invoice management.

Italy’s Veneto Banca launches new person to person payments service Jiffy

Italian cooperative bank Gruppo Veneto Banca and its subsidiary Banca Apulia have introduced Jiffy, a new person to person (P2P) payments service.

Alliance Data renews credit card services agreement with fashion retailer J Jill

Alliance Data Systems’ Ohio-based card services business has renewed a new long-term agreement to continue offering private label credit card services for women’s apparel retailer J Jill.

Florence Bank taps CPI Card’s MYCA platform to offer personalised EMV chip cards

Florence Bank, a US-based lender, has implemented CPI Card Group’s MYCA card creation and ordering system to strengthen its card programmes for consumers.

Visa to buy CardinalCommerce to improve online fraud prevention services

Visa has agreed to acquire CardinalCommerce, a provider of payment authentication solutions, as part of its strategy to help thwart fraudulent online transactions.