Launch of Forum Dedicated to the Unique Needs of Crypto-Currency ATM Deployers

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The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has launched the Crypto-Currency ATM Deployers Forum, a focused group within ATMIA dedicated to the special needs, issues and concerns of the increasingly influential crypto-currency Industry. “Given the diverse and growing global growth of cryptocurrency dispensing ATMs, the need for systematic cooperation among these specialized deployers has never been greater.

New Fintech Brand Launches SA’s First Open Banking Offering

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In a positive move for the South African fintech landscape, Spot Money has launched the country’s first Open Banking offering. The move follows the 2020 acquisition of the Virgin Money South Africa business by a leading South African private equity firm, in partnership with the local executive management team. Central to the rebrand of the

The SASSA Cards Will Still Be Valid Beyond 31 March 2021

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is refuting social media misinformation and claims about the expiry of the SASSA-SAPO Card on 31 March 2021. These claims are not true. The SASSA Cards will NOT stop working on 31 March 2021. The cards will have to be replaced, as indicated by the SA Reserve Bank report

Mr. Emmanuel Odartey Lamptey Sworn-in as Deputy Managing Director of GCB Bank

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The Board of GCB Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Odartey Lamptey as the new Deputy Managing Director (DMD) – Operations. Mr Lamptey was sworn in as the DMD Operations and Executive Director of the Bank on Wednesday, 20th January 2021 by Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah, a Justice of the Court of

PCI Security Standards Council Announces 2021-2022 Advisory Board

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Board Expands Stakeholder Involvement in Global Retail, Mobile and Software Security Industry Sectors The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) announced the newly elected 2021-2022 Board of Advisors. The Board of Advisors represents the Council’s Participating Organizations (PO’s) worldwide to ensure global industry involvement in the development of PCI standards and programs. As strategic partners, they are

Mastercard, Unilever and KCB Bank Strengthen Partnership to Support Micro-retailers in Kenya

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Micro-retailers to receive $150,000 worth of financial support, free health products and training, to ease the economic impact of the pandemic. Mastercard, Unilever and KCB Bank have built on their partnership to support micro-merchants in Kenya by expanding their current Jaza Duka program to provide an extensive COVID-19 relief package to retailers. Micro, small and

RBR | Changing Consumer Behaviour Will Drive Growth in Card Spending Post-COVID-19

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Economic pressures hindered growth in 2020 but underlying trends show positive outlook for the payment cards sector Global payment card spending reaches $35 trillion worldwide RBR’s Global Payment Cards Data and Forecasts to 2025 report highlights an ongoing movement away from cash, greater use of contactless and increased card issuance. It shows that $35 trillion

Mastercard Pledges Net Zero Emissions; Innovates for Collective Climate Action

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Mastercard is furthering its commitment to create a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy, with a pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050.  Understanding that economic growth cannot come at the expense of the planet, the company’s global action plan aims to continue to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) by remaining focused on the decarbonization

PayFast | Four Digital Payment Trends to Tap Into in 2021

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2021 will continue to see the digitisation of payments across various industries including retail, professional services and ecommerce. Online payment gateway, PayFast saw unprecedented growth in industries which previously had a limited need for digital payments. These included a 1 787% year-on-year increase for online liquor stores; a 683% uptake in telecommunications services and a 512%

Diebold Nixdorf Launches DN Series™ EASY – a Revolutionary Self-Service Platform Built to Transform the Shopping and Checkout Experience

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First-of-its-kind, portfolio of solutions was designed to provide retailers a modular, open and ‘always-on’ approach to the evolving challenges of the modern store Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) announced the launch of DN SeriesTM EASY, a new family of self-service solutions created to address retailers’ most pressing needs: improve store efficiency, enhance consumers’ shopping experience and drive down costs.