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Verdict Staff
Western Union adds Apple Pay as new pay-in option
Western Union, a global payment services company, has added Apple Pay for its flagship locations as a new payment option to fund global money transfers and bill payments in the US.
FCA agrees compensation for mis-sold card insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has inked an agreement with Affinion International (Affinion) and 11 high street banks and credit card issuers, which will allow customers to claim compensation for being sold unnecessary insurance policies.
MMPL launches PaySmart prepaid card with RBL
MMPL, a subsidiary of Tata Teleservices, has launched an open loop VISA prepaid card in partnership with RBL Bank, previously known as Ratnakar Bank.
Final secures $1m funding to launch fraud-fighting credit card
California-based credit card startup Final has secured $1m in seed funding from investors, including Ludlow Ventures, T5 Capital Partners, Y Combinator and other financial technology angel investors, in advance of the launch of its credit card pilot program.
American Express to launch operations in Cuba
American Express has plans to launch services for its credit card users in Cuba, following the development towards easing tensions between Washington and Havana after decades of freeze.
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Country Survey: Kenya
Kenya is in the middle of a financial revolution due to the success of M-Pesa. Cards International examines this trend, and the cards market in general, and how it is playing its part in boosting the payments market
Six banks collaborate to launch new mobile payment platform in Poland
Six Polish banks have collaborated to launch a new bank-run mobile payment service in the country to allow customers to make payments, withdraw cash and send P2P transfers through their mobile phone.
Network International and PayPal roll out e-merchant payments portal in Middle-East
Network International, a payment solutions provider in the MENA region, and PayPal have launched a new portal to increase e-commerce opportunities and encourage new online business start-ups in the UAE.
CCV partners with Identiv Labs for contactless payment solution
CCV Deutschland, a German electronic payment company, has partnered with the global security technology firm Identiv Labs to develop a complete solution for contactless payments.
NCR trades time and expense for interactivity
Retail banking is a balancing act. Keeping costs down has to juxtapose with keeping standards high and services convenient. NCR, however, has devised new products which might make this juggling act a bit easier. Patrick Brusnahan writes