New Report Reveals How Cyber Attackers Could Target the World’s Financial Markets
The cyber threats faced by key financial markets across the world have been exposed by a new report published today by BAE Systems and SWIFT. The study examines the different levels of susceptibility and threat faced by parts of the financial markets. It considers how market infrastructures and participants could be exploited by cyber criminals to penetrate organisations across the securities, trade finance, foreign exchange, and banking and... more
UnionPay launches mobile payment services in South Asia
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Payments
Sri Lanka has become a new market where UnionPay is rolling out its mobile payment service. After the launch of UnionPay QuickPass service in the country this August, UnionPay QR code payment service will be accepted soon.
Ingenico Group and Sberbank launch acceptance of Mir cards for international online stores
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments
Ingenico Group, the global leader in seamless payment, today announced a strategic partnership with Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, to enable international online merchants to accept the national MIR Card Payment System. Since the introduction of the domestic card scheme in 2015, some 45 million MIR cards have already been issued, with more than half issued by Sberbank – the main credit institution in Russia and the CIS, and the largest... more
DLRT HONOURED BY CYBG AS IT SECURES TWO SUPPLIER AWARDS
DLRT, part of the TALL Group of Companies, the UK leader in the provision of secure paper and electronic payment solutions, is celebrating after the business scooped two supplier awards from long-standing client Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks (CYBG). This was the inaugural year of the Bank’s ‘Spotlight’ awards that are designed to recognise the contribution of key partners across its supply chain.
AlipayHK Appointed QR Code Payment Solution Vendor of MTR
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments
AlipayHK users will be able to take the MTR by simply tapping their mobile phones at ticket gates at MTR stations starting from mid 2020 as the mobile payment service provider stood out from the many bidding participants and was appointed the QR Code payment solution vendor of MTR on Thursday.
Mint Exchange is Live Now for Institutional Trading of Cryptocurrencies
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Today, Mint Exchange (www.mintexchange.io), launched publicly as the world’s first cryptocurrency clearinghouse, providing access to all major exchanges, brokers and market makers through a single account. Mint Exchange allows institutions to trade across all major cryptocurrency exchanges providing access to the most liquidity at the best price all while keeping capital in a secure institutional environment. Many of the top global FX brokers... more
MSTS Rolls Out Credit as a Service Solution for SMBs
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments
MSTS, a global B2B payment and credit solutions provider, today announced that its innovative
OneSpan Wins Javelin Strategy & Research ‘Best in Class’ Award for Mobile Biometrics Platform
OneSpan™ (NASDAQ: OSPN), a global leader in software for trusted identities, e-signatures and secure transactions, today announced that Javelin Strategy & Research has named OneSpan the ‘Best in Class’ provider among a competitive group of mobile biometrics providers with its 2018 Mobile Biometrics Platform Award.
Diners Club International & ISXPay enter into Acquiring License
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Australian Securities Exchange and Frankfurt Stock Exchange cross listed iSignthis Ltd (ASX : ISX | FRA : TA8) (the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has executed an eCommerce Acquiring Business agreement with Diners Club International Ltd. Diners Club International Ltd. is a direct banking and payment services company owned by Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), with local website at https://www.dinersclub.com.au
NatWest leads TransferWise’s £65 million syndicated debt facility
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Money Transfers
TransferWise, a financial company for people who travel, live and work internationally, has completed a £65 million syndicated debt facility with NatWest and LHV Bank to support the increasing requirements of its growing international customer base. Launched in 2011, the London-headquartered business offers customers an easier and quicker option to manage money across borders. TransferWise has over four million customers and moves £3billion of... more
MSTS Makes B2B Commerce Effortless for SMBs with Credit as a Service
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments
Mastercard SpendingPulseTM forecasts a big holiday shopping season
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments
It’s shaping up to be one heck of a holiday shopping season. Mastercard SpendingPulse™, which provides insights into overall retail spending trends, is forecasting a banner year for online and in-store commerce across all payment types. Total retail sales (excluding automotive) are expected to grow 5 percent and e-commerce at 20 percent over last year.
Taking a Do-it-Together Approach: Side-by-Side with Startups
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps
Leave the do-it-yourself projects at home and make way for do-it-together. While do-it-yourself may have worked previously, Mastercard believes the best way to drive scale and unlock new opportunities for businesses large and small is through collaboration – the answers to the questions surrounding today’s connected and complicated world aren’t found in one place. Besides, who’s going to read you the directions when you’re holding the nail and... more
Alipay Becomes UEFA National Team Football Partner
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments
UEFA and Alipay, the world’s leading payment and lifestyle platform, operated by Ant Financial Services Group, are proud to announce a new eight-year global partnership for all UEFA national team football competitions from 2018 to 2026. Alipay, with over 700 million active users in China, becomes the Official Global Payment Partner, Official Global Digital Wallet and the Official Global FinTech Partner, for all men’s national team events,... more
Trustly opens office in Helsinki to meet increasing demand from Finnish online businesses
Trustly, the European payments company, today announces that it has opened a new office in Helsinki to meet a growing demand for its fast, simple and safe payment method from Finnish online businesses and their customers.
