A leaked document has prompted rumours that the upcoming iPhone 6 will include an NFC chip, providing further indication of Apple’s entrance into the mobile payments space.

Paymark has announced that it is planning to take its EFTPOS system online next year, allowing New Zealand bank account holders to make purchases online without the use of a credit card.

Allied Payment Network and Top Image Systems (TIS) Americas have joined forces to implement MobiPAY, TIS’ self-service mobile bill payment application, within PicturePay, Allied’s mobile photo bill pay solution.

Mobile technology company, QikServe, has announced it has secured a further funding package of £525,000 to support the expansion of its mobile ordering and payment platform, bringing the total investment in the company to £1.1 million.

Topolski brings a wealth of experience in financial payments and EMV technology, having previously worked as senior product manager of commercial cards at JPMorgan Chase and manager of EMV programs at Discover Financial Services.