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Verdict Staff
Malta – an e-commerce hub
Over the past 15 years, Malta has moved seamlessly from an offshore to an onshore jurisdiction, through the implementation of legal, tax and regulatory rules intended to stimulate domestic and international economic activity. It has experienced extraordinary growth and resilience, especially in the midst of the financial crisis writes Diane Borg Bascetta
US credit-card issuers reluctant to process online gambling related transactions
Major credit-card issuers are still not allowing online bets, even after legalising online betting in some US states, according to a report.
Acculynk adds China’s UnionPay to its PaySecure network
Acculynk, a global PIN-debit authentication gateway, has enabled US merchants to accept China’s Union Pay PIN debit cards on their Chinese websites by using its PaySecure International graphical PIN pad for UPOP authentication.
Paysafecard expands footprint into Australia
Austria-based prepaid payment provider Paysafecard group has expanded its presence into Australia with the launch of paysafecard, Down Under.
Encore Payment Systems offers Customizable Gift Cards and Loyalty Cards for Small Businesses
Encore Payment Systems recognizes that a gift card and loyalty card program can increase revenue and customer base for even the smallest businesses.
Credit cards losses up 22% in South Africa
The South African banking industry’s losses due to credit card fraud rose 22% year-on-year in the first nine months of this year, to R366.8m ($36.31m), the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) reported.
PCU re-launches $1,000 Debit Card Giveaway programme
Postal Credit Union (PCU) has brought back its popular $1,000 Debit Card Giveaway programme, where customers can use their PCU Cash & Check (Debit) Card to make purchases and earn a chance to win one of PCUs weekly $1,000 random drawings.
Enterprise Bank unveils new MasterCard dual purpose prepaid offering
Nigeria-based Enterprise Bank has launched a new dual purpose MasterCard prepaid card that can be used locally and internationally.
Bangkok Bank to forego charges for conversion to chip-enhanced card
Bangkok Bank (BBL) has informed its existing customers that the bank is ready to forego charges for clients who wish to switch their ATM and debit cards from a magnetic-strip to a chip-enhanced card.
MOCA, Mercantile Bank to offer new financing programme for small businesses
Canada-based MOCA Payment Systems has joined forces with Mercantile Bank to offer a financing programme for small business owners to strengthen their operations.