The Western Union Company, a provider of global payment services, has announced the launch of a new transactional web site in Russia. Western Union now has online transactional services in 24 countries, enabling consumers to send money to over 200 countries and territories worldwide. “Western Union continues to grow its online transactional network and increase
VeriFone Systems, Inc. have introduced UX Solutions, its series of unattended payment devices that improve transaction security, speed and reliability for vending machines and other self-service environments, including parking meters, petroleum pumps and ticketing machines. VeriFone’s UX series of unattended payment devices enables merchants to meet growing consumer demand for self-service transactions by providing customizable
MasterCard has announced that Andrea Scerch has been appointed President of DataCash, in charge of providing strategic direction and leadership of the company, and will be based in the UK. DataCash was acquired by MasterCard in 2010, and is a key driver of MasterCard’s e-Commerce strategy and digital convergence solutions globally, allowing the company to
Ensygnia, the mobile payments company backed by Telefonica’s technology start-up accelerator Wayra, today announced the first round of appointments to its Advisory Board. Announcing the appointments, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Neira Jones – a partner with Accourt and former Director of Payment Security and Fraud for Barclaycard said: “We are looking to create a
hyperWALLET Systems Inc., a provider of global payment solutions, announced that it is integrating its payment services with the PayNearMe electronic cash-transaction network. PayNearMe allows consumers to use cash to buy goods online, pay utility bills, make rent payments and repay loans, all via convenient printable or mobile barcode technology. PayNearMe’s innovative cash-payment option is
Gemalto a digital security company, announces a global business partnership with IBM for its enhanced Ezio eBanking security platform. Featuring cutting-edge levels of security and versatility, the Ezio eBanking Server platform has been further updated with the ability to support a wider range of end-user solutions. The platform has been tested and confirmed to work
The Western Union Company announced that Scott T. Scheirman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the company on February 28, 2014. Mr. Scheirman will serve as the Chief Financial Officer through December 31, 2013, and then he will serve as a senior advisor to the Company during the transition, while a
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FNB have expanded their digital banking reach into Africa by launching their Banking App and other digital banking services seamlessly into their African subsidiaries. According to FNB, the Banking App has amassed over 600 000 active App users in the South African market. The first of its kind to launch in Africa in July 2011,
Identive announces that its Board of Directors has approved the sale of non-core businesses as part of a plan to simplify the company’s organizational architecture and enhance its focus on high-growth products and markets. Within the next few months, the company expects to execute agreements to sell its Multicard U.S. business as well as the
