Mobile Payment
9 out of 10 Singaporeans Interested in Biometrics Authentication and Payments
Singaporeans are interested in using biometric methods to verify identity (97 percent) and make payments (96 percent), recognizing that biometrics are faster, easier and more secure than traditional passwords, according to a recent Visa survey on biometric authentication for payments.
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Mobile Wallets, Acquirers and Payment Networks Collaborate to Enable QR Payments in Singapore
7 mobile wallets, acquirers and payment networks, including Diners Club, EZi Wallet, EZ-Link, Liquid Pay, Mastercard, UnionPay International and Wirecard, have formed a consortium to enable interoperable QR payments in Singapore for consumers and merchants. In line with SG QR,
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AsiaMalls Management and UnionPay International Partner to Launch QR Code Payments across 6 Malls
AsiaMalls Management signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UnionPay International (UPI) to roll out acceptance of UnionPay QR Code payments across all six malls – Hougang Mall, Liang Court, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tampines 1, White Sands, and Century Square
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E-Payment Solutions Provider Slated To Be Amongst The First SGX-Listed Fintech Firms
SGX Catalist-listed Artivision Technologies Ltd. announced that it has entered into a conditional and non-binding HOA with MC Payment, an established Asia Pacific electronic payment solutions provider, to acquire its entire issued and paid-up share capital and convertible bonds from
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A Digital Currency For Shoppers
Local fashion and lifestyle conglomerate iFashion Group launches MegaX , a new digital token for shoppers. With electronic payments provider MC Payment as technology partner, MGX holders can make immediate purchases from partnering brands online or at brick-and-mortar stores. Supporting
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Lessons From Swiss Payment Initiative Twint
In Switzerland a consortium made up by some of the country’s largest banks such UBS, Credit Suisse, Postfinance etc. attempts to introduce a new mobile payment system and digital wallet by the name of Twint. So far it has failed
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OCBC Bank Singapore Goes Voice Recognition Technology For Business Banking Mobile Solutions
OCBC Bank continues to break new ground in its drive to make banking simple, fast and convenient for its business customers. In its latest industry-leading innovation in Asia, its SME customers will be able to initiate funds transfers to business
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Mobile Payments Rise in Popularity, Reaching Tipping Point in Some Countries, Global Report
On the eve of the third anniversary of the launch of Apple Pay, mobile wallet adoption is on the rise globally and consumers in the U.S. and Europe are catching up with those in fast-growing economies in Asia and Latin
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OCBC Bank Launches Mobile Keyboard to enable Cashless Payment directly from any Mobile App
OCBC Bank has launched a mobile keyboard that allows customers to make peer-to-peer payments without having to exit their current mobile applications. The OCBC Keyboard can be used within any mobile app or browser – for instance, within Facebook, Whatsapp,
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OnePay Selects MatchMove to Connect Blockchain Assets to Payments
OnePay, which connects blockchains to real-world financial services today, announced that it has selected MatchMove Wallet Operating System, to power ONEBIT, a blockchain wallet which lets users convert blockchain assets to local currency and make payments anywhere – the first of
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