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Verdict Staff

WesBanco deploys CPI Card Group’s instant issuance solution for EMV debit cards

US-based WesBanco Bank has deployed CPI Card Group’s Card@Once solution through technology partner Harland Clarke to allow instant issuance of EMV debit cards.

Axis Bank introduces contactless debit card in India

India-based Axis Bank has released its new Contactless Secure+ debit card for regular savings account holders to offer access to a larger customer base with contactless technology.

CBZ Bank taps INTIX for transaction data management

Zimbabwe-based CBZ Bank has selected Belgian tech firm INTIX’s platform for archive management and statistics analysis of all its financial messaging flows.

Nigeria’s first branchless bank SunTrust begins operations

SunTrust Bank, which is the first branchless bank in Nigeria, has commenced operations in the country.

Huntington Bancshares wraps up $3.4bn FirstMerit acquisition

Ohio-based Huntington Bancshares, the parent of The Huntington National Bank has concluded the acquisition of local rival FirstMerit, parent of FirstMerit Bank.

ABN AMRO retail banking unit underlying profit jumps 17% in Q2

The retail banking arm of Dutch lender ABN AMRO has reported an underlying profit of €399m for the second quarter of 2016, a jump of 17% compared to €342m a year earlier.

Banks must prioritise loyalty in the face of CMA’s switching agenda

Response to the CMA’s long awaited inquiry has been a mixed bag writes Christopher Evans.

Brazil moves ahead with digital banking

Brazilian banks have invested heavily in advanced online and mobile banking platforms, leading to rapid growth in digital banking. The popularity of mobile banking isn’t surprising, since Brazil is the world’s fourth largest smartphone market with an installed base of 70 million smartphones, reports Robin Arnfield

Handelsbanken names new president and group CEO

Swedish bank Handelsbanken has named Anders Bouvin as its new president and group CEO, replacing Frank Vang-Jensen.

KeyBank taps Masterpass by MasterCard to expand client mobile payment options

US-based KeyBank has added Masterpass by MasterCard to its mobile payments capabilities as part of a strategy to expand its client mobile payment options.