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Verdict Staff

Bank of America Merrill Lynch forms strategic partnership ModoPayments

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has entered into a strategic relationship with digital payment firm ModoPayments that will give the bank access to emerging payments networks globally.

Social payments app Circle commences operations in Ireland and Spain

Circle, a US-based blockchain based payments app, has bolstered its presence in Europe by launching its social payment apps in Spain and Ireland.

Nordic IT firm Evry taps G&D for mobile payment platform

Norwegian IT group Evry has inked a partnership deal with German technology group Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) to provide cloud-based mobile payment solution.

Dubai First, Dubai Parks launch co-branded credit card

Dubai First, a UAE-based consumer finance company specialising in liability and credit card products, and Dubai Parks and Resorts have rolled out a co-branded credit card.

MasterCard, Ecobank to launch Masterpass QR across 33 African countries

MasterCard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ecobank Group to launch its QR code-based mobile payment service, Masterpass QR, across 33 African countries.

Adyen expands to Brazil, Hong Kong and Australia

Adyen, the Netherlands-based multichannel payment company, has expanded its credit card acquiring platform to Brazil, Hong Kong and Australia.

Quipu taps Compass Plus solution to issue contactless cards in Kosovo

Quipu, a provider of processing centre services, has expanded the use of Compass Plus’ TranzWare product suite to issue contactless cards in Kosovo.

Malaysia unveils fintech regulatory sandbox framework

Malaysia has set up a fintech regulatory sandbox framework to support innovations in the country’s financial services sector.

Etisalat taps OT to launch digital payment service in UAE

Telecom group Etisalat has selected Oberthur Technologies’ (OT) digital platforms to launch the first mobile wallet service in UAE.

Vintage Aston Martin purchase via social media heralds Apple Pay’s largest known transaction

British auctioneer Coys has completed the first ever purchase of a classic car via social media using mobile app Vero for the sale of the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 for £825,000 ($1.01m) to a buyer who made the payment using Apple Pay.