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Verdict Staff

Why do Taiwan’s consumers shun payment cards?

While Taiwan has the necessary infrastructure and each consumer has an average of six cards, payment cards are not used frequently compared to most other markets with a mature infrastructure in place.

MYOB to buy Paycorp Payment

Australian software firm MYOB Group has agreed to purchase Paycorp Payment Solutions, in a deal valued at AUD48m ($37m).

MasterCard rolls out digital directory to help customers with tokenisation efforts

MasterCard has rolled out Digital Vendor Directory, a list of vendors that offers more options for MasterCard customers seeking digital payments services and solutions.

PenFed Credit Union launches new credit card

PenFed Credit Union has introduced its latest flagship credit card that offers shoppers cash back on every purchase made anywhere with no limits such as spending caps, hidden fees or revolving categories.

SIX Payment Services selects Payworks solution for mCashier

SIX Payment Services (SIX), a Swiss and Austrian acquirer and provider of the mPOS solution mCashier, has integrated Payworks’ white label software development kit (SDK) for mCashier.

Visa to expand token service to 12 countries in Europe

Visa is set to expand its Visa Token Service to over 12 countries in Europe by the end of this year, in a bid to make mobile and online payments more secure and convenient.

Shell continues with Indoor EMV migration for card payments

Shell Oil Company, the US-based subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, has announced that it is nearing completion of Indoor EMV deployment with over 11,000 of its sites fully Indoor EMV operational.

Ingenico concludes TechProcess acquisition

French payment processor Ingenico has wrapped up the acquisition of TechProcess Payment Services, an India-based electronic payments services provider.

eZ Cash, TransferTo partner to launch international money transfer service to Sri Lanka

eZ Cash, a mobile money service operated by Sri Lankan telecom operator Dialog Axiata, has teamed up with TransferTo, a cross-border B2B mobile payments network, to expand international money transfer services to the island nation.

UK and Canada regulators collaborate to support fintech innovation

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has signed an agreement with Canadian regulator Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to support fintech startups in the two jurisdictions.