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Verdict Staff

Visa to launch card linked offers in Europe

Visa has partnered with edo Interactive, a provider of digital advertising solutions, to launch card linked offers (CLO) in Europe.

Mashreq launches new credit card

UAE-based financial institution Mashreq in partnership with Novo Cinemas has launched the Mashreq Novo Credit Card.

Mobile banking and payments – The FCA’s thematic review explained

The Financial Conduct Authority issued in September a thematic review into mobile banking and payments. The report had a broad remit and covered issues ranging from consumer rights to technology and security issues. One of the five high level findings focused on how firms retain oversight and control of third parties and outsourced functions. Mike Pierides, Partner, and Rich Jones, Associate, within Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman’s Global Sourcing group, report on the interaction between banks and third parties, and the related risks, in the context of mobile banking

Cuscal to acquire Strategic Payments Services

Australia-based payment services provider Cuscal has unveiled plans to acquire Strategic Payments Services (SPS).

ASB Bank selects PAX as mPOS solutions provider

New Zealand’s ASB Bank has selected PAX Global Technology as mobile e-payment terminal (mPOS) solutions provider.

Global Payments closes acquisition of Ezidebit

Global Payments has completed the acquisition of Ezi Holdings (Ezidebit), a payments technology company in Australia and New Zealand.

Ohio Valley Bank introduces debit cards featuring local schools

Ohio Valley Bank has commenced a pilot program to offer debit cards featuring select area high schools.

Visa signs partnership with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Visa and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have collaborated to accelerate Visa’s ‘payWave’ technology for credit cardholders in the UAE.

Banco del Bajío to license TSYS’ PRIME 4 card management solution

Mexican bank Banco del Bajío has signed an agreement with TSYS, a processor of merchant acquirers and bank credit card issuers, to license TSYS’ PRIME 4 card management solution.

UK’s monthly card transactions exceed one billion for first time

The UK’s monthly debit and credit card transactions have exceeded one billion for the first time in August 2014, according to the latest figures revealed by The UK Cards Association.