All articles by Robert Prendergast

Robert Prendergast

Wio Bank and Etihad Airways launch miles-earning programme

The partnership offers UAE’s first deposit-to-miles conversion, transforming financial planning and travel rewards

STICPAY launches card payment service

Merchants now able to facilitate credit and debit card payments alongside APM and bank wire

Kompliant partners with Equifax to deliver fraud prevention and risk management solutions

The deal brings users of Kompliant workflow automation tools access to powerful Kount AI-driven fraud detection from Equifax

Japan card payments market to grow by 10.8% in 2024, forecasts GlobalData

Debit card penetration in Japan is high, with everyone holding almost four debit cards, yet usage is primarily limited to cash withdrawals

Thredd and Zilch renew partnership

Further momentum through H1 2024 includes new business with Discover, Nium, and Terrapay as well as US expansion

PAYSTRAX selects Featurespace to reduce fraud across Europe

Featurespace’s solution will give PAYSTRAX the tools to identify and manage fraud in merchant transactions across the UK and Europe

Nium expands ability for customers to receive in over 40 countries and 15 currencies

Nium has added new payment capabilities in Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, the Philippines, Poland and the UAE

Elavon launches Tap to Pay on iPhone on Delta Air Lines

Contactless payments will improve convenience and efficiency for in-flight purchases

Mansa launches trade-finance and cross-border payments

This marks a significant milestone in Mansa’s mission to democratise access to financing for businesses in Africa

PingPong receives Indonesian payments licence

PingPong is one of the few international payments companies to obtain a Payment System Service Provider licence from Bank Indonesia