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Sberbank: use m-app to transfer money to European banks
Sberbank clients received an opportunity to transfer funds into European banks using the bank’s mobile app.
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PLUS-Forum “Cards, Payments and Mobile 2019” presents new speakers
International PLUS-Forum “Cards, Payments and Mobile 2019”, a milestone event much awaited by the banking sector and payment services market, will focus on the current state and development prospects of the retail banking, payment industry and remote services in Russia and other countries.
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Bank of Russia: non-cash payments to account for at least 65% in 2019
According to the press service of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, non-cash payments volume will have reached at least 65% of all payments in Russia by the end of 2019 (compared to 56% at the end of 2018).
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The cash cycle evolution
The cash community will come together in Tbilisi this coming May to network, share, and discuss how the cash cycle is evolving in the region.
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Mir to launch biometrics based payments
Mir payment system is going to implement payments for purchases using face biometrics. Such payments would require neither cash nor cards.
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PLUS-Forum “Cards, payments and mobile 2019” programme update
The Steering Committee of the 10th anniversary International PLUS-Forum “Cards, Payments and Mobile 2019” to be held at the Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Center in Moscow on May 29–30, presents an updated programme.
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Mir cards now accepted in Turkey
Starting from April 18, Mir cardholders can pay with their cards in Turkey, announced Russia’s National Payment Card System (NSPK) CEO Vladimir Komlev speaking at the XIII International Conference “Payment Industry: Practice and Transformation.”
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Digitalization can become key driver of GDP growth in Russia
According to the report “What is a digital economy? Trends, competencies, measurements” prepared by the Higher School of Economics, digitalization will have generated more than half of the GDP growth (1.47% of 2.75% of annual GDP growth) by 2030, primarily as a result of higher efficiency and...
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MIR card payments to be available for Russians abroad
According to First Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia Olga Skorobogatova, the implementation of MIR card programmes is underway in in Turkey, Vietnam, Thailand and the EEU countries.
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Yandex.Money Targets Freelancers With Multi-Currency Solution
Russia-based electronic payments company Yandex.Money is rolling out new multi-currency services with an eye on freelancers.
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Moscow Metro offers contactless fare payments
Contactless terminals for transit fare payments will be available at every station of the Moscow Metro, according to the Mayor’s official website.
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Blockchain Life 2019
On April 23-24 in Singapore, the global forum Blockchain Life 2019 welcomes 3000+ attendees and top companies at its 3d edition.
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May PLUS-Forum 2019: key topics of anniversary conference announced
The programme of the 10th Anniversary International PLUS-Forum “Cards, Payments and Mobile 2019” to be held at the Sokolniki ECC, Moscow, on May 29–30, is announced.
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International Banking Innovations Forum
This year we are putting together our International Banking Innovation Forum on the 13th and 14th of June in Vienna, Austria 2019 with industry experts focusing on Payment Innovations and the New EU Regulations and its impact on the Payment.
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Russian national payment system launches Mir Pay Service
The new payment service is available to the owners of NFC-enabled smartphones running on Android 6.0 and later versions.
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Industry experts to explore opportunities for Islamic finance in Oman
IFN Oman Forum is set to return to Grand Millennium Muscat on the 12th March 2019 to welcome industry professionals.
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Digital Banking Summit 2019
The banking industry’s efforts to shift to digital channels have been staggered, at best. Given the industry’s financial pressures and global economic uncertainties, there is an increased urgency and opportunity to adopt an all-inclusive approach to going digital and integrating that strategy...
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Improving Access to Bank Credit for Underserved Population: Breaking a Vicious Cycle
Marat Abdukarimov, Head of Risk Management, Oney Bank Russia
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Online & Offline Retail 2019: new Speakers and Partners are joining the Journey into the Retail Universe!
Preparations for the International PLUS-Forum Online & Offline Retail 2019 that will take place on April 10 and 11, 2019 in Moscow are well under Way!
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Sberbank: Strongest banking brand globally
Brand Finance, an international branded business valuation and consulting agency, has issued a top brand rating for 2018. With the bank’s Brand Strength Index score increased three points from 90 to 93 over the past year, Sberbank is now the strongest banking brand in the world.