Brazilians tap into digital banking but slow 4G rollout hinders uptake
The proportion of Brazilians using digital banking has soared in recent years but wireless technology infrastructure challenges remain an obstacle…
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Are digital payments the secret to financial inclusion? Yes, but cut out the bank
The World Bank has come out with its latest advice, that Governments need to step up efforts to boost the…
ByDigital payments key to economic growth – World Bank report
Governments should initiate steps to enhance the use of digital payments in emerging countries to increase financial inclusion, empower women…
ByContactless cards set to dominate
Are mobile payments and contactless cards in competition? If you ask a bank they'll deny it, claiming that the two…
ByMasterCard announces management changes in Asia Pacific
MasterCard has announced that Deborah Heng has been appointed as group head and general manager of Singapore, taking over from…
ByUkash signs partnership agreement with YuuPay
Online cash payment provider Ukash has partnered with YuuPay, a Singapore-based payment service provider.
ByEthSwitch selects SmartVista to power national switching operations in Ethiopia
BPC Banking Technologies, a provider of open system payment solutions, has announced that EthSwitch has chosen SmartVista to power its…
BySqueezing the most out of Square
Square seems to be acting much more like Google than its founders', Jack Dorsey, first big business success, Twitter. While…
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