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Verdict Staff
ATMIA bats for removal of international cash restrictions
The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has published a position paper recommending the removal of international restrictions on payments in cash.
Santander Bank taps Black Knight for loan origination system
Santander Bank, a subsidiary of Spanish banking group Banco Santander, has selected Black Knight Financial Services’ loan origination system to support originations of first and second mortgages.
Bank Islam Malaysia launches syariah-compliant credit card
Bank Islam Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BIMB, has rolled out its first syariah-compliant business credit card, targeted at large businesses and small medium enterprises.
Europol, Interpol establish task force to deal with bitcoin money laundering
Europol, Interpol and the Basel Institute on Governance have created a working group to tackle money laundering through virtual currencies like bitcoin.
Singapore, Swiss regulators sign fintech agreement
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) have inked an agreement to expand cooperation on fintech.
National Australia Bank to roll out digital credit card
National Australia Bank (NAB) is set to roll out a mobile banking app with capability to offer a ‘digital credit card’ that can be used for contactless transactions less than $100.
NPCI adds 46 new banks to its shareholder base
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the umbrella organisation for all retail payments systems in India, has expanded its shareholder base from 10 banks to 56 banks.
ABN Amro to shed up to 1,375 jobs in cost-cutting drive
Dutch banking major ABN Amro Group is set to axe between 975 and 1,375 jobs as part of a cost-cutting strategy.
Fidor, GFT Technologies collaborate on banking innovation
Fidor, a German online-only bank, has teamed up with GFT Technologies for developing mobile financial and banking apps, as well as for related sales and marketing.
Airtel, mVola and Orange sign interoperability agreement in Madagascar
Airtel Money, mVola and Orange Money the three mobile money providers in Madagascar – have signed a deal to launch interoperable mobile money services across the entire nation, the GSM Association (GSMA) – a global organisation that reflects the interests of telecom operators globally, has confirmed.