All articles by Louise Naughton
Louise Naughton
CreditCall faces technical issues with iPhone app
CreditCalls CardEase POS mobile app for iPhones is facing technical issues, throwing its scheduled launch of early next year into doubt.
Half UK SMEs transact using smart phones
The 100th Quarterly Survey of Small Business in Britain, conducted by The Open University Business School, Barclays and accountancy organisation ACCA, found that 48 percent of UK SMEs are currently using m-banking apps and a further 9 percent are planning to adopt the technology next year.
M-banking head resigns but no signs of change at Citi
In the face of criticism and the reported resignation of the head of its mobile and online banking, US financial services group Citi has said there are no plans for change in its m-banking services.
LatAm e-commerce worth $21.8bn last year
E-commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 39 percent last year to $21.8 billion, a study commissioned by Visa predicts. The study, conducted by Latin American business magazine AmericaEconomia Intelligence,estimates e-commerce in the region will increase58 percent by the end of 2011, reaching $34.5bn. Key drivers of this growth include: changes in consumer behaviours, perception and demand; increased computer and broadband penetration; and improvements in online security.
Ukash, Vyke partner on free VoIP calls
GlobalVoIPprovider Vyke has partnered with Ukash, the global e-money network, enabling consumers to pay for its internet telephone services withoutneedingacard or bank account. Vyke wants to use the partnership to make itsservices available tocustomers without themneeding to disclose personal details online Consumers have indicated a preference for internet voucher products which keep bank details anonymous when paying for services online because thepaymentsare considered to be more secure.
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BofA launches electronic banking solution
Bank of America (BofA) has unveiled eBanking, a banking on-the-go solution designed to aid the switch to paperless statements.
Robust’ m-banking platforms set to ‘propel’ m-commerce
Juniper research has revealed that robust m-banking platforms will propel the mobile commerce market and boost customer satisfaction.
Ukash launches voucher for gaming industry
Online payments company Ukash claims that its new product Ukash PayOut will mark the end of traditional payment methods for the gaming industry.
UK online accounts infected by cybercriminals
Secure web gateways provider M86 Security has revealed that UK customers from one of the biggest financial institutions have been infected by a Trojan virus by cybercriminals.
PayPal enhances mobile app for Android
PayPal Mobile is to roll out of the second version of its mobile payment app for Android handsets, which allows users to bump their mobile phones together to send money.