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Verdict Staff
Canadian open-loop prepaid market open to growth
While prepaid open-loop and closed-loop transactions are the fastest-growing POS transaction types in Canada, they still only account for small proportions of POS volume and value. Despite this, the prepaid growth opportunities are significant, especially in the open-loop segment, reports Robin Arnfield
easybank to snap up SIX’s commercial issuing business
easybank, an Austrian direct bank, has agreed to acquire SIX’s commercial issuing business in Austria and the issuing support for Austrian banks for an undisclosed sum.
Which North American credit card app would make it onto your homepage?
Canadian and US banks generally provide a single mobile app for banking and credit card account management, and the most advanced examples also include fraud prevention. Robin Arnfield reviews leading North American issuers’ offerings, and their key features and innovations
Time for credit card issuers to up their mobile game
UK customers are increasingly willing to multi-bank, and already more than a half (53%) take their credit card from an alternative to their current account provider.
Is there scope for credit card issuers to win market share by sharing consumers’ financial data with third parties in return for benefits?
Samsung Pay early access begins in India ahead of full launch
South Korean electronics giant Samsung has announced early access programme for its digital payment service, Samsung Pay, in India ahead of the full launch.
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UnionPay partners with Wanda Group to expand QuickPass access in China
UnionPay, a provider of bank card services in China, has collaborated with Chinese commercial property developer Wanda Group to expand its QuickPass to Wanda partner merchants.
MasterCard, Unilever to promote digital payments among SMEs in emerging markets
MasterCard and Unilever have reached a strategic partnership to launch joint initiatives targeted at empowering small and micro businesses in emerging markets.
EveryMatrix launches new payment services venture in Malta
EveryMatrix, a UK-based software development company, has launched a brand-new payment processing company, dubbed MoneyMatrix, in Malta.
Robi Axiata introduces new payment service in Bangladesh
Robi Axiata, a Bangladesh-based mobile operator, has introduced its new payment service, dubbed RobiCash App.
TCV acquires card payments services firm Retail Merchant Services
TCV, a provider of capital to growth-stage private and public enterprises in the technology industry, has purchased British payments services company Retail Merchant Services (RMS).