Wirecard and Tirol Werbung Launch Joint China Pay Initiative
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Wirecard, the global innovation leader for digital financial technology, and Tirol Werbung, the tourism organization of the Austrian state of Tyrol, are launching a new China Pay Initiative together with partners Innsbruck Tourism, Kitzbühel Tourism, the Kufsteinerland Tourism Association, Ötztal Tourism, the St. Anton Tourism Association and the Swarovski Kristallwelten. The initiative will enable a state-wide coverage of Wirecard's mobile... more
Global Cyber Alliance and Mastercard Launch Cybersecurity Toolkit to Enable Small Businesses to Stay Protected
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments
The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) and Mastercard today released a new Cybersecurity Toolkit specifically designed for small and medium businesses. This free online resource is available worldwide and offers actionable guidance and tools with clear directions to combat the increasing volume of cyberattacks.
Mexico Leverages Mobile Payments for Unbanked People
Mexico’s new leftist government is betting on financial technology to help lift people out of poverty. The administration of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador recently announced measures aimed at making financial services more affordable in a nation where more than half the population is unbanked. It is planning a digital payments system run and built by the central bank that will allow Mexicans to make and receive payments through their... more
Five countries will lead fintech in Southeast Asia
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Five countries stand out in the development of financial technologies in Southeast Asia. In the context of the growing focus on financial inclusion, fintech lending services will provide a determining vector, predicts the international financial holding Robocash Group.
Fingerprints launches Biometric Software Platform for Payments
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Security, Authentication Technology
World-leading biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) announces its Biometric Software Platform for payments, named FPC-BEP, targeting payment cards, wearables and USB dongles. The platform has been tailored to optimize the performance of its small and power-efficient biometric sensors for payments, which include the FPC1300-series and T-Shape™ module.
Galeries Lafayette Berlin counts on Concardis
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments
With the help of full-service payment provider Concardis, Galeries Lafayette Berlin is simplifying its payment processes: for orders placed either by telephone or in writing, customers now receive an email with an integrated payment link so that they can settle their invoices. The link leads to a payment form, as is familiar from online shopping. Customers simply enter their payment information there and confirm the purchase. After the... more
BuySellHODL Unveils First of Its Kind Cryptocurrency Ratings & Price Targets
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, Infrastructure
Newly launched cryptocurrency app BuySellHODL has announced the launch of its proprietary crypto ratings and price target feature, with Bitcoin as the initial coin
Digital Debit Group Introduces Retail-Grade QR App Powered by PayPal Now Available on iOS
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Ready to use upon download, without card swipers or terminal hardware, the Digital Debit app make its way to a ready marketplace. Newly-released in the Apple App Store, merchants and freelancers can now accept in-person payments for services rendered from millions of PayPal users. While retail-grade in its functionality, the QR app with PayPal integration can also be used in a more casual way. Family and friends can both pay and get paid with... more
Singapore Life to acquire teen pre-paid card business from Yolopay
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Singapore’s leading fintech company and life insurer is stepping into the prepaid card space with the recent purchase of Canvas from local payments platform Yolopay.
BeQuant partners with ZagTrader to bring the sophistication of traditional finance tools to the cryptocurrency market
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Today BeQuant – one of the world’s biggest institutional cryptocurrency trading platforms – has announced a strategic partnership with
Barclays accelerates growth of Pay by Bank app
Starting today, Barclaycard merchants now have the opportunity to accept mobile payments through Pay by Bank app, the new payment method created by Mastercard’s Vocalink business. In addition, a greater number of consumers will also be able to pay using the functionality; in 2020 Barclays will be rolling out Pay by Bank app, currently live on its Pingit app, on its Barclays Mobile Banking App. This means over 6m users will be able to benefit... more
TransferTo announces rebrand with the creation of two market defining companies: DT One and Thunes
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Mobile Banking
Today, TransferTo, a cross-border mobile top-ups and payment solutions network provider has announced a full rebrand, effective immediately, with two separate company brands, logos and identities. TransferTo’s mobile top-up and rewards business, founded in 2005, has now changed its name to DT One and remains a leading global network for mobile top-up solutions and innovative mobile rewards.
Wirecard Equips Segmüller With Mobile Payment Solution
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Wirecard, the global innovation leader for digital financial technology, has announced its collaboration with Segmüller, one of Germany's largest furniture retailers. Thanks to Wirecard, Segmüller offers its customers the opportunity to conveniently pay invoices with their mobile devices or credit cards when they receive their delivery. Wirecard not only provides the digital payment technology, but also handles the processing of payments.
Inflation and skills shortages push private sector pay expectations to a seven-year high
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
After six years stuck at 2%, basic pay award expectations in the private sector have increased to 2.5%. Meanwhile, basic pay award expectations in the public sector have fallen from 2% to 1.1%, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook from the CIPD and the Adecco Group. The report highlights the effects of a tighter labour market on skills shortages as seven in ten (71%) of employers with vacancies report that at least some of them are... more
Oracle Blockchain Helps Czech Financial Firm, SDK.finance, Transform Payment Industry
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
SDK.finance is using Oracle Blockchain Platform to help the company transform the rapidly evolving payments industry.
