All articles by Verdict Staff
Verdict Staff
Asia: The Next E-commerce Frontier
Ralf Ohlhausen, Chief Strategy Officer of the PPRO Group, examines the potential stored within Asia. While there is much opportunity in the continent, many are focusing only on China. Why is this a mistake? And how can financial institutions take full advantage of the riches held within the region?
Banking on the cloud?
Recently released data has shown that increased use of cloud and IT outsourcing could be on the cards for banks and insurance companies. But how exactly will they adopt it, considering that until now it has been largely regarded with scepticism by the sector?
The battle between in-app payments and mobile wallets
The concept of an electronic wallet for storing and spending money digitally dates back to the mid-nineties and is almost as old as the Internet itself.
First West Credit Union launches new wearable payment accessory
Canada-based First West Credit Union has launched the first wearable payment accessory in North America that is based on Visa payWave technology.
Visa Europe launches innovation hub in Tel Aviv, Israel
Visa Europe has launched a Visa Europe Collab innovation hub in Israel that allows startups, entrepreneurs and partners to develop products and services that transform the payments experience for consumers.
Media Markt and Saturn to roll out contactless payment services
German retailers Media Markt and Saturn are planning to launch contactless and mobile payments for customers using NFC technology in autumn 2015.
TSYS, PAX Technology launch new semi-integrated EMV solution
TSYS, a payments provider, has partnered with PAX Technology, a provider of electronic payment solutions, to introduce a semi-integrated solution that aims to simplify the EMV certification process.
AXIS Bank blazes innovation trail with PingPay
The launch of what claims to be Indias first multi-social payment app deserves a favourable mention. Douglas Blakey writes
TD Bank agrees to acquire Nordstrom US credit card portfolio
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank) has reached an agreement to buy US retailer Nordstrom’s existing US Visa and private label consumer credit card portfolio, which totals about $2.2bn in receivables.
TechProcess unveils new mobile-first payment platform
India’s TechProcess Payment Services has unveiled a new mobile-first payment platform that allows merchants to replace cash on delivery with e-payment on delivery.