Ingenico ePayments and InternetRetailing Find Half of Online Retailers Lack Localisation Capabilities When Expanding Internationally
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Retail Banking, Infrastructure
The key to global success in retail is thinking local. But results of a new national survey reveal an extraordinary lack of local consideration from many retailers when going international. The in-depth research, Passport to International Sales was undertaken by Ingenico ePayments, the online and mobile commerce division of Ingenico Group, in conjunction with InternetRetailing,
HSBC allows customers to verify their bank accounts with selfies
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Retail Banking, Security, Authentication Technology, IT Innovations
HSBC UK business customers will enjoy a streamlined account opening experience following the launch of ‘selfie’ verification, giving businesses the option to complete ID security checks on their mobile device. Available now, this latest digital enhancement simplifies the way businesses open an account by allowing ID verification to be securely completed in a few clicks on an Apple or Android device.
Alibaba and UTCC Team up to Launch an International E-commerce Program
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Retail Banking
University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), Asia'sleading business university with a commitment to creating innovation driven entrepreneurship, offers innovative entrepreneurship courses to students in every faculty via the digital hybrid learning system. While its EGG Project, aimed at training students to start startups, provides an opportunity for student to run a real business and prepare them to enter the era of digital economy and ... more
AXA, Alibaba and Ant Financial Services Sign Strategic Partnership
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Retail Banking, Infrastructure
AXA, Alibaba and Ant Financial Services have agreed to engage in a global strategic partnership to jointly explore opportunities to distribute AXA’s insurance products and services through Alibaba’s global ecommerce ecosystem, benefitting the businesses and consumers that transact via Alibaba’s marketplaces. The companies will seek to work together to co-innovate and to develop value-added products and services to customers around the world as... more
Gulf Bank Gets Distinction by IFM 2016 Awards
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Banking, Retail Banking
London-based International Finance Magazine has conferred the 2016 award for 'Best Retail Bank' and 'Best Retail Customer Service Bank' in Kuwait to Gulf Bank. Gulf Bank was established in 1960 and has since progressed to becoming an industry-leading financial services provider complemented by a large network of 56 branches strategically positioned in key locations in Kuwait.
Walmart Launches Walmart Pay in Virginia and the Carolinas
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments, Retail Banking
Walmart knows customers want to save not just money, but also time. That’s why Walmart introduced Walmart Pay – a safe, easy, convenient way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores.
Shell Stations to Accept Chase Pay
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments, Retail Banking
Chase announced today that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Shell to accept Chase Pay at its stations across the U.S. Chase Pay is a payment service that lets Chase credit and debit customers pay at the pump, in stores, online and within an app. Chase Pay will help Shell transform its customer payment and loyalty experience by enabling a mobile payment solution and driving Fuel Rewards®program participation.
Paytm Goes Live with Infosys Finacle to Power its Payments Bank Business
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Banking, Core Banking, Reconciliation, Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, Islamic Finance, Mobile Banking
Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys (NYSE: INFY) and Paytm, India’s largest mobile payments and commerce platform, today announced that the Finacle Core Banking solution has been selected to power Paytm’s new payments bank business. Paytm will leverage Finacle’s proven platform for its deposit products and payments platform, enabling it to rapidly roll out innovative offerings. Key Highlights:
US Banks & Credit Unions Can Offer UnionPay Gift Cards
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Payments, Retail Banking
U.S. banks and credit unions can now offer the UnionPay Gift Card--an ideal solution for the growing number of U.S. consumers traveling to Asia. UnionPay Gift Cards can be used at about 34 million merchants worldwide--including 100% of merchants that accept payment cards in China. Produced and processed by FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, the prepaid cards provide a safe and convenient payment option for... more
MasterCard Launches Commerce App for SoftBank Robotics’ Robot Pepper
- 8 years 9 months ago
- Retail Banking, IT Innovations
MasterCard unveiled the first commerce application for SoftBank Robotics’ humanoid robot Pepper. The application will be powered by MasterPass, the global digital payment service from MasterCard that connects consumers with merchants, enabling them to make fast, simple, and secure digital payments across channels and devices.
Xerox Unveils New Workflow Automation Solutions for the Retail Banking Industry
- 8 years 9 months ago
- Retail Banking
Xerox launched 15 new workflow solutions that automate the way organisations cope with globalisation, meet increasing compliance requirements and exceed customer demands.
AnaCap Willing To Obtain Barclays’ French Retail Banking Operations
- 8 years 9 months ago
- Retail Banking, M&A Deals
AnaCap Financial Partners (“AnaCap”), the specialist European financial services private equity firm, announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Barclays plc’s French retail banking and wealth businesses. Barclays will continue to operate its corporate and investment banking operations in France.
Profile Software is Exhibiting at the 11th MERB-Dubai
- 8 years 10 months ago
- Retail Banking
Profile Software, an international financial solutions provider, announced today its participation in the 11th Middle East Retail Banking Forum and Expo taking place on the 18th & 19th of April at the Ritz Carlton DIFC, Dubai, supporting the activities of its local company in the UAE that acts as the central point for its regional expansion in surrounding areas. Profile Software is exhibiting at stand C22, showcasing its latest developments... more
Auka Launches Mobile Payments in the UK and across Europe
- 8 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Retail Banking
Auka to launch mobile payments in the UK and accross Europe.
Global Payments to Support Samsung Pay in China
- 8 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Retail Banking
Global Payments is pleased to offer merchants in China the ability to accept Samsung Pay, a simple and safe mobile payment service that works almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your card. As a Samsung Pay-qualified payment provider, Global Payments’ robust suite of payment solutions is fully enabled for acceptance, allowing merchants to offer their customers the convenience of Samsung Pay.
