PURCHASE, N.Y.—One quarter (24%) of Europeans expect to start using “tap and go” contactless payments with a smartwatch, bracelet, keyring or other forms of wearable payments, according to new figures from Mastercard.
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CU News From Around the Planet
MADISON, Wis. — The World Council of Credit Unions has secured three world-renowned speakers for the 2018 World Credit Union Conference, July 15–18 July, in Singapore.
KENTVILLE, N.S. The indoor soccer dome here has a new name: The Credit Union Rec Complex.
NEW DELHI, India—The mobile wallet market in India is poised for significant growth as Indian consumers are increasingly turning away from cash and card, according to a new report.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–The “cashless society” that has long been predicted has arrived in much of this country–and authorities say they are worried over the development.
WASHINGTON–A belief among young women that “I can be anything” has become “I can become everything,” and that has one person concerned about burnout even as she’s encouraged about the future.
NAVRONGO, Ghana–Credit unions in this country are being urged to adhere to strict corporate governance and prudent financial management of the savings and investments of their members.
OTTAWA, Canada–This country’s credit unions are now in the clear and can continue to use the words “bank,” “banker,” and banking in their communications and advertising, thanks to a one-line entry that was buried on page 356 of Canada’s federal budget.
LONDON–Mark Lyonette, CEO of the Association of British Credit Unions, has announced plans to leave the organization in May.
NEW DELHI, India—The Indian government plans to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges to keep track of transactions conducted there, a finance ministry official said.