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Verdict Staff

MasterCard reports two-fold rise in card numbers in Middle East and Africa

MasterCard has reportedly doubled the number of its cards to about 100 million in the Middle East and Africa in the past three years.

HPS partners with Gemalto for new tokenization solution

HPS, a provider of electronic payment systems, has entered into a global partnership with Gemalto to offer an integrated and modular tokenization solution.

BlueSnap receives payment institution status from FCA

BlueSnap, a payment solutions provider for the card-not-present marketplace, has been authorised as a payment institution by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the payment services directive (PSD).

Ingenico partners with Fosun to extend its development strategy in China

Ingenico, a payment solutions provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Fosun, a China-based investment group, to accelerate development in China.

Xoom collaborates with Sampath Bank to roll out instant money transfer service in Sri Lanka

Xoom, a US-based digital money transfer provider, has teamed up with Sampath Bank to expand its money transfer service to Sri Lanka.

ONPEX opens new office in Hong Kong

ONPEX, an online payment exchange, has expanded its presence in East Asia by opening a new office in Hong Kong.

Cornèr Bank to acquire Diners Club Italia and Dinit from Discover Financial

Swiss private bank Cornèr Bank has agreed to acquire Diners Club Italia and Dinit, a Diners Club card transaction processor in Slovenia, from Discover Financial Services.

Oberthur Technologies renews agreement with Swedbank for six years

French digital security firm Oberthur Technologies has signed a six-year renewal agreement with Swedbank to provide payment cards, personalisation and smart services in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

WEX rolls out new revolving fuel card for small businesses

WEX, a US-based provider of corporate payment solutions, has rolled out a new revolving payment fleet fuel card designed to target small businesses.

Studio Movie Grill launches new digital gift cards with CashStar

Studio Movie Grill (SMG), a US-based in-theatre dining exhibition firm, has launched new digital gift cards, in collaboration with CashStar, a provider of prepaid commerce solutions.