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PCI Council enhances measures to prevent data thefts from payment devices

The PCI Security Standards Council has beefed up its rules to prevent data thefts from payment devices.

Tramonex taps Saxo Payments for cross border remittance

Financial services provider Tramonex has partnered with Saxo Payments for segregated client accounts in 25 currencies, and FX liquidity.

ATMIA bats for removal of international cash restrictions

The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has published a position paper recommending the removal of international restrictions on payments in cash.

Kyckr develops corporate identity blockchain service

Kyckr has completed phase one in the development of its corporate identity blockchain service, which is being built using the Credits blockchain platform.

MercuryGate launches freight payment solution LoadPay

MercuryGate International, a provider of cloud-based transportation management solutions, has launched LoadPay, a secure freight payment solution powered by Truckstop.com.

MasterCard, iKhokha to expand cashless payments in South Africa

MasterCard has partnered with fintech start-up iKhokha to expand payment card acceptance at micro, small and medium enterprises in informal settlements in South Africa.

UOB launches instant digital credit card issuance

Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has rolled out instant digital card issuance facility, which enables its existing credit cardholders to apply for, receive, and use digital credit card through their smartphones.

Bank Islam Malaysia launches syariah-compliant credit card

Bank Islam Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BIMB, has rolled out its first syariah-compliant business credit card, targeted at large businesses and small medium enterprises.

Visa launches mobile payment solution in Kenya

Visa has rolled out its mobile payment solution mVisa in Kenya, as part of its strategy to boost its foothold in the country’s mobile payments market.

PayU snaps up Indian rival Citrus Pay for $130m

Online payments firm PayU, which is owned by South Africa’s Naspers Group, has acquired Indian payments technology firm Citrus Pay for $130m in an all-cash deal.