PRESS COVERAGE: RetailAsiaExpo2012_HKCEC_Jun 12-14, 2012 1/ The Asset: Hong Kong’s first mobile wallet solution launched http://www.theasset.com/article/22065.html 14 Jun 2012 by The Asset ASAP Transaction Processing Corp Limited (ASAP TP), a transaction processing technology provider, today unveiled nova.m, Hong Kong’s first mobile wallet solution for payments and loyalty programs. ASAP TP will work closely with MasterCard Worldwide to roll-out nova.m using PayPass contactless technology. Pre-engagement with retail merchants and transport partners is in progress to ensure that nova.m is ready for consumer use at various touch points in the months to come. “With the tap-and-go functionality and near field communications (NFC) enabled for payment and non- payment transaction provisions, we believe we have a strong competitive proposition to enhance the consumer experience both online and on the go,” said Ajmal Samuel, president & CEO at ASAP TP. In addition to the mobile wallet solution, nova.m offers merchants significant value-added services as an integrated part of any retail experience - whether it’s in-store, online, over-the-phone or through any point-of-sales processing. While merchants will have the choice to accessing multiple funding sources and service providers, consumers can experience simple and integrated loyalty platforms and associated programs being offered by the merchants. “Our collaboration with ASAP TP will bring PayPass contactless acceptance to Hong Kong. In addition, MasterCard and ASAP TP will bring new and innovative mobile payment solutions to Hong Kong for the benefit of both consumers and merchants,” said Jeroen van Son, head of Hong Kong and Macau, MasterCard Worldwide. The solution meets rising consumer demands for a greater variety of cashless and speedier payment options, more secure transactions, and convenience provided by the convergent approach to payments, loyalty programs, bonus points, e-coupons, vouchers, and e-receipts. Its real time account and customized information provide a comprehensive view of personal and linked accounts while also displaying loyalty rewards status. About Asset - The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd. is an integrated multi-media company serving the elite community of leading corporate and financial decision makers in Asia. Since 1999 we have built a powerful reputation for delivering authoritative unbiased coverage and independent research of Asia’s financial industry
1. PRESS COVERAGE: RetailAsiaExpo2012_HKCEC_Jun 12-14, 20121/
The Asset: Hong Kongs first mobile wallet solution
launchedhttp://www.theasset.com/article/22065.html14 Jun 2012 by
The AssetASAP Transaction Processing Corp Limited (ASAP TP), a
transaction processing technology provider,today unveiled nova.m,
Hong Kongs first mobile wallet solution for payments and loyalty
programs.ASAP TP will work closely with MasterCard Worldwide to
roll-out nova.m using PayPass contactlesstechnology. Pre-engagement
with retail merchants and transport partners is in progress to
ensure thatnova.m is ready for consumer use at various touch points
in the months to come.With the tap-and-go functionality and near
field communications (NFC) enabled for payment and non-payment
transaction provisions, we believe we have a strong competitive
proposition to enhance theconsumer experience both online and on
the go, said Ajmal Samuel, president & CEO at ASAP TP.In
addition to the mobile wallet solution, nova.m offers merchants
significant value-added services as anintegrated part of any retail
experience - whether its in-store, online, over-the-phone or
through anypoint-of-sales processing. While merchants will have the
choice to accessing multiple funding sourcesand service providers,
consumers can experience simple and integrated loyalty platforms
andassociated programs being offered by the merchants.Our
collaboration with ASAP TP will bring PayPass contactless
acceptance to Hong Kong. In addition,MasterCard and ASAP TP will
bring new and innovative mobile payment solutions to Hong Kong for
thebenefit of both consumers and merchants, said Jeroen van Son,
head of Hong Kong and Macau,MasterCard Worldwide.The solution meets
rising consumer demands for a greater variety of cashless and
speedier paymentoptions, more secure transactions, and convenience
provided by the convergent approach to payments,loyalty programs,
bonus points, e-coupons, vouchers, and e-receipts. Its real time
account andcustomized information provide a comprehensive view of
personal and linked accounts while alsodisplaying loyalty rewards
status.About Asset - The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd. is an
integrated multi-media company servingthe elite community of
leading corporate and financial decision makers in Asia. Since 1999
we have builta powerful reputation for delivering authoritative
unbiased coverage and independent research of Asiasfinancial
industry
2. 2/ South China Morning Post: Shop cash-free by using phone
app(http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=2af66f3edd5e7310VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=Hong+Kong&s=News)Adrian
WanJun 14, 2012Hong Kongs first mobile wallet system is now
operational, allowing shoppers with smartphones to spendwithout
using physical cash at shops.In the near future, they could also
pay for their taxi rides using that.Once the smartphone app, a
software application called nova.m, is activated, users bank and
credit cardaccounts can be linked to their smartphones.They can
then shop online and in real life, says ASAP Transaction
Processing, the systems operator.For real-world shopping, a "near
field" communication tag attached to smartphones - provided to
users inselected shopping outlets - will allow shoppers to select
the funding sources to activate on their phones."Near field" refers
to a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to
establish radiocommunication with each other by bringing them into
close proximity."It replaces the swipe of credit cards," said Ajmal
Samuel, president and chief executive of ASAP."The difference is
[that] it gives you access to many funding sources, not just one
credit card."ASAP is in talks with Octopus, a card payment system
operator, for the technology to be included as afunding source for
shopping and for use in taxis.With regards to security, ASAP uses
cloud computing technology to store users personal
bankinginformation. For their part, users could safeguard their
personal data by not losing their phones, Samuelsaid.If users lose
their smartphones, the mobile wallet system could be deactivated by
calling ASAPs office,Samuel [email protected]
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ReleasesRetail Asia Expo 2012: The Celebration Event for the Retail
Trade in Asia-PacificHong Kong, 12 June 2012 -- With more than 140
exhibiting companies and over 8,000 retail decision-makers from
chainstores, leading brands, advertising agencies and other
business areas, Retail AsiaExpo 2012 opened today at the Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running from 12 to 14June 2012,
for the first time, this years Expo also includes the Multi-Channel
Retailing Conference,bringing key retail industry thought leaders
to present the latest trends and industry developments in amarket
that is changing more rapidly now than ever before.Guests attending
the opening ceremony for Retail Asia Expo 2012 included Mr. Fang
Kang, Vincent,SBS, JP, Member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong;
Mr. Matthew Pearce, Managing Director,Diversified Events Hong Kong
Ltd.; Mr. Charles Mok, Founding Chairman and current
ExecutiveCommittee Member of the Internet Society of Hong Kong; Mr.
Ajmal Samuel, Chief Executive Officer,ASAP Transaction Processing;
Mr. Daniel Wan, President of Asia Society of Visual Merchandiser;
Ms.Ming Ming Zhou, Executive Director of Beijing Chamber of
International Commerce; Mr. Jinxing Zhu,Deputy Secretary-General of
China General Chamber of Commerce; Ms. Anna Lin, Chief
ExecutiveOfficer of GS1 Hong Kong; Mr. Wesley Liu, Executive
Committee Member of Hong Kong Interior DesignAssociation; Mr. PM
Lai, Chairman of Hong Kong Retail Technology Industry Association;
Mr. DouglasRenwick, Chairman of Hong Kong Security Association; Ms.
Gilly Wong, General Manager of MICE &Cruise, Hong Kong Tourism
Board; Mr. Burghardt Groeber, Vice President, APAC of hybris
Software; Mr.Tao Hua, President of Shenzhen Franchise Association
and Mr. Matt Howland, Vice President of TIBCOLoyalty Lab.Mr.
Vincent Fang Kang, SBS, JP, the Member of the Legislative Council
of Hong Kong representing thewholesale & retail industry said,
The Expo is in its fourth year and continues to grow bigger in
thenumber of visitors, exhibitors and speakers. The conference and
assembled participants will helpretailers engage with the fact that
their customers are evolving into ever more demanding
digitalexplorers, using all the resources of the internet and
social media to make their purchase choices onlineor offline. This
years show will help retailers with all of their design and
technology solutions to meet thischallenge.Speakers at the
Multi-Channel Retailing Conference include Dene Rogers, Managing
Director of Target;Ross McDonald, Industry Leader, Local &
Retail for Google; Shanthi Flynn, Vice President, HR AsiaRegion for
Walmart; Timothy Iu, Director of Market Management and
Communications Greater China,Swarovski Elements; Jayne Leung,
Director North Asia with Facebook; and Jim Crawford,
ExecutiveDirector of the Global Retail Executives Council.
Highlight topics in the Conference agenda include bestpractice of
merchant-centric transaction processing, design trends for
retailing, how scent marketing
6. creates a unique retail experience, making profits with
digital marketing and e-tailing, the fusion of storedesign and
technology, and success strategies for online shops: latest forms
of consumer engagementand retention.Mr. Matthew Pearce, Managing
Director of Diversified Events Hong Kong, concluded, Asia Pacific
isboth the largest and the fastest-growing retail region in the
world, and the largest region worldwide forretail sales since 2010.
This is therefore this Expo is the key event for retailers in the
region. With theMulti-Channel Retailing Conference to bring added
benefits, this is a must-attend event for anyone in orinvolved with
the retail sector.To learn more about Retail Asia Expo 2012, and
get involved in Asias Number One retailing event, go tothe official
website: http://www.retailasiaexpo.com. ###About Retail Asia Expo
2012:About Retail Asia ExpoThe Retail Asia Expo is supported by the
Hong Kong Retail Management Association and from otherinfluential
retail associations and media across the region. In 2011, Retail
Asia Expo was honoured byTrade Show Executive magazine for being
the fastest growing trade show in Asia.About Diversified
EventsDiversified Events Hong Kong (http://www.divevents.com.hk) is
a fast growing global businesscommunications company headquartered
in the United States. Our acclaimed international portfoliooffers
more than 60 face-to-face buying and selling opportunities and
conference programs in Asia,Australia, Europe and North America.
These serve a broad spectrum of selected markets, from food
tofitness, healthcare, business management, construction,
manufacturing, investments and franchising.
7. 5/ ()
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Asia Expo 2012: The Celebration Event for the Retail Trade in
Asia-Pacific2012-06-13 12:20HONG KONG, June 13, 2012
/PRNewswire-Asia/ -- With more than 140 exhibiting companies and
over8,000 retail decision-makers from chainstores, leading brands,
advertising agencies and other businessareas, Retail Asia Expo 2012
opened on June 12 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre.Running from 12 to 14 June 2012, for the first time, this
years Expo also includes the Multi-ChannelRetailing Conference,
bringing key retail industry thought leaders to present the latest
trends andindustry developments in a market that is changing more
rapidly now than ever before. Guests attending the opening ceremony
for Retail Asia Expo 2012 included Mr. Fang Kang, Vincent, SBS, JP,
Member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong and Mr. Matthew Pearce,
Managing Director, Diversified Events Hong Kong Ltd.Guests
attending the opening ceremony for Retail Asia Expo 2012 included
Mr. Fang Kang, Vincent,SBS, JP, Member of Legislative Council of
Hong Kong; Mr. Matthew Pearce, Managing Director,Diversified Events
Hong Kong Ltd.; Mr. Charles Mok, Founding Chairman and current
ExecutiveCommittee Member of the Internet Society of Hong Kong; Mr.
Ajmal Samuel, Chief Executive Officer,ASAP Transaction Processing;
Mr. Daniel Wan, President of Asia Society of Visual Merchandiser;
Ms.Ming Ming Zhou, Executive Director of Beijing Chamber of
International Commerce; Mr. Jinxing Zhu,Deputy Secretary-General of
China General Chamber of Commerce; Ms. Anna Lin, Chief
ExecutiveOfficer of GS1 Hong Kong; Mr. Wesley Liu, Executive
Committee Member of Hong Kong Interior DesignAssociation; Mr. PM
Lai, Chairman of Hong Kong Retail Technology Industry Association;
Mr. DouglasRenwick, Chairman of Hong Kong Security Association; Ms.
Gilly Wong, General Manager of MICE &Cruise, Hong Kong Tourism
Board; Mr. Burghardt Groeber, Vice President, APAC of hybris
Software; Mr.Tao Hua, President of Shenzhen Franchise Association
and Mr. Matt Howland, Vice President of TIBCOLoyalty Lab.
8. Mr. Vincent Fang Kang, SBS, JP, the Member of the
Legislative Council of Hong Kong representing thewholesale &
retail industry said, "The Expo is in its fourth year and continues
to grow bigger in thenumber of visitors, exhibitors and speakers.
The conference and assembled participants will helpretailers engage
with the fact that their customers are evolving into ever more
demanding digitalexplorers, using all the resources of the internet
and social media to make their purchase choices onlineor offline.
This years show will help retailers with all of their design and
technology solutions to meet thischallenge."Speakers at the
Multi-Channel Retailing Conference include Dene Rogers, Managing
Director of Target;Ross McDonald, Industry Leader, Local &
Retail for Google; Shanthi Flynn, Vice President, HR AsiaRegion for
Walmart; Timothy Iu, Director of Market Management and
Communications Greater China,Swarovski Elements; Jayne Leung,
Director North Asia with Facebook; and Jim Crawford,
ExecutiveDirector of the Global Retail Executives Council.
Highlight topics in the Conference agenda include bestpractice of
merchant-centric transaction processing, design trends for
retailing, how scent marketingcreates a unique retail experience,
making profits with digital marketing and e-tailing, the fusion of
storedesign and technology, and success strategies for online
shops: latest forms of consumer engagementand retention.Mr. Matthew
Pearce, Managing Director of Diversified Events Hong Kong,
concluded, "Asia Pacific isboth the largest and the fastest-growing
retail region in the world, and the largest region worldwide
forretail sales since 2010. This is therefore this Expo is the key
event for retailers in the region. With theMulti-Channel Retailing
Conference to bring added benefits, this is a must-attend event for
anyone in orinvolved with the retail sector."To learn more about
Retail Asia Expo 2012, and get involved in Asias Number One
retailing event, go tothe official website:
http://www.retailasiaexpo.com.About Retail Asia ExpoThe Retail Asia
Expo is supported by the Hong Kong Retail Management Association
and from otherinfluential retail associations and media across the
region. In 2011, Retail Asia Expo was honoured byTrade Show
Executive magazine for being the fastest growing trade show in
Asia.About Diversified EventsDiversified Events Hong Kong
(www.divevents.com.hk) is a fast growing global
businesscommunications company headquartered in the United States.
Our acclaimed international portfoliooffers more than 60
face-to-face buying and selling opportunities and conference
programs in Asia,Australia, Europe and North America. These serve a
broad spectrum of selected markets, from food tofitness,
healthcare, business management, construction, manufacturing,
investments and franchising.Media ContactsFleishman-Hillard Hong
KongCarmen Yu Shirley Lam+852-2530-0229
[email protected][email protected] Retail Asia Expo 2012
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20122012-06-13 12:21 2012 6 13 // -- 2012 6 12 140 8,000 2012 6 12
6 14 2012 - Diversified Events Hong Kong Ltd. Matthew Pearce
-Diversified Events Hong Kong Ltd. Matthew Pearce ASAP Transaction
Processing Ajmal Samuel Daniel Wan Wesley Liu Douglas Renwick
hybris Software Burghardt Groeber TIBCO Loyalty Lab Matt
Howland
10. Target Dene RogersGoogle RossMcDonald Shanthi Flynn Timothy
Iu Facebook Jayne Leung Jim Crawford Diversified Events Hong Kong
Ltd. Matthew Pearce 2010 2012 http://www.retailasiaexpo.com2011
Trade Show ExecuitveDiversified Events Diversified Events
(www.divevents.com.hk) 60 : +852-2530-0229 : +852-2111-3173:
[email protected] : [email protected] 2012
11. 7/ Hong Kong Economic Journal, Jun4 14, 2012, Page
A10Headline: ASAP TP launches mobile wallet
12. 8-1/ FINEXTRA
[http://www.finextra.com/news/Fullstory.aspx?newsitemid=23813]15
June, 2012 - 11:05Asap TP unveils Hong Kong mobile walletAsap
Transaction Processing Corp Limited (Asap TP) has teamed up with
MasterCard to launchwhat it claims to be Hong Kongs first
contactless mobile wallet.1480 views0 commentsThe nova.m wallet
will use MasterCard PayPass technology to enable customers to make
payments bytapping their mobile phones against specially equipped
terminals.Asap TP says it is working with unnamed retail and
transport partners to have the system ready atvarious sites "in the
months to come".The firm says is wallet offers more than just
payments, providing merchants with value-added servicessuch as
loyalty programmes, whether in-store, online, over-the-phone or
through point-of-salesprocessing.Ajmal Samuel, president & CEO,
Asap TP, says: "With the tap-and-go functionality and near
fieldcommunications (NFC) enabled for payment and non-payment
transaction provisions, we believe wehave a strong competitive
proposition to enhance the consumer experience both online and on
the go."8-2/ FINEXTRA - PAYMENT
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E N T SPublished: 15 June, 2012 - 11:05Asap TP unveils Hong Kong
mobile walletAsap Transaction Processing Corp Limited (Asap TP) has
teamed up with MasterCard to launch what itclaims to be Hong Kongs
first contactless mobile wallet.
13. 8-3/ FINEXTRA TWITTER Kristian T. Sorensen@KristianT15
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EYEhttp://www.paymenteye.com/2012/06/15/asap_tp_working_with_mastercard_for_hong_kongs_first_contact/1ASAP
TP working with MasterCard for Hong Kongs first contactless
wallet15 Jun 12 - Author Editorial - editorialTapping phones
against specially equipped terminalsASAP Transaction Processing
Corp Limited (ASAP TP) has teamed up with MasterCard for
theproduction of Hong Kongs first contactless wallet (view press
release). The solution will useMasterCards PayPass technology,
allowing users to pay for items and services by tapping their
phonesagainst specially equipped terminals. The wallet will also
offer loyalty programme services. ASAP TPsays they are working with
retail and transport partners to be read on sites in months to
come.
17. 12/ Near Field Communication (NFC) / Smart
mCommerceDefinitive NFC / Near Field Communication and Smart
mCommerce
Newshttps://nfcip.org/2012/06/15/asap-tp-unveils-hong-kong-mobile-wallet/Asap
TP unveils Hong Kong mobile walletPosted on June 15, 2012 by admin
M AS TE R C AR D P AY P AS S Asap TP unveils Hong Kong mobile
wallet Finextra The nova.m wallet will use MasterCard PayPass
technology to enable customers to make payments by tapping their
mobile phones against specially equipped
18. 13/ SMARTCARDS
TRENDShttp://www.smartcardstrends.com/det_atc.php?idu=16732&main=b7c33835362c1235a71895ae75f7032fASAP
Transaction Processing (Hong Kong) Unveils nova.m Mobile NFC Wallet
Hong Kong, 13th June 2012. ASAP Transaction Processing Corp Limited
(ASAP TP), a leading transaction processing technology provider,
today unveiled nova.m Hong Kongs first mobile wallet solution for
payments and loyalty programs. ASAP TP will work closely with
MasterCard Worldwide to roll-out nova.m using PayPass contactless
technology. Pre-engagement with retail merchants and transport
partners are in progress, making sure that nova.m is ready for
consumer use at various touch points in months to come. With the
tap-and-go functionality and near field communications (NFC)
enabled for payment and non- payment transaction provisions, we
believe we have a strong competitive proposition to enhance the
consumer experience both online and on-the-go. nova.m mobile
solution together with PayPass contactless technology raise the bar
in retail servicing and consumer convenience, said Ajmal Samuel,
President & CEO at ASAP Transaction Processing. nova.m not only
serves as a versatile mobile wallet solution, it also offers
merchants significant value added services as an integrated part of
any retail experience whether its in-store, online, over-the- phone
or through any point-of-sales processing. While merchants will have
the choice to accessing multiple funding sources and service
providers, consumers can experience simple and integrated loyalty
platforms and associated programs being offered by the merchants.
Our collaboration with ASAP TP will bring PayPass contactless
acceptance to Hong Kong. In addition, MasterCard and ASAP TP will
bring new and innovative mobile payment solutions to Hong Kong for
the benefit of both consumers and merchants, said Jeroen van Son,
head of Hong Kong and Macau, MasterCard Worldwide. nova.m meets
rising consumer demands for a greater variety of cashless and
speedier payment options, more secure transactions, and convenience
provided by the convergent approach to payments, loyalty programs,
bonus points, e-coupons, vouchers, and e-receipts. nova.ms
real-time account and customized information provide a
comprehensive view of personal and linked accounts while also
displaying loyalty rewards status. ASAP TP : 15/06/2012
19. 14/ MARKETING
INTERACTIVEhttp://www.marketing-interactive.com/news/33535MasterCard
unveils mobile wallet solutionBy: Jas Tong, Hong KongPublished: Jun
14, 2012RETAIL MASTERCARD MOBILEHong Kong Mastercard is set to
launch what it claims to be Hong Kongs first tap-and-go mobile
walletand is expecting to put it in use at retail merchants and
public transport.The new solution, named nova.m, is linked with a
real-time balance account and can be personalised tointegrate with
loyalty programmes, bonus points, e-coupons, vouchers, and
e-receipts.By downloading the app, users can set up an account and
inject fund into the mobile wallet. Paymentscan then be made with a
tap on a designated terminal at retail merchants.The solution was
developed by Mastercard and payment technology provider ASAP
TransactionProcession (ASAP TP).MasterCard and ASAP TP will bring
new and innovative mobile payment solutions to Hong Kong forbenefit
of both consumers and merchants, Jeroen van Son, head of Hong Kong
and Macau,MasterCard Worldwide, said.ASAP TP said in a statement
that the company is working closely with retail merchants and
transportpartners to make sure the service is ready at various
touch points in the coming months.The service is available to
mainstream smartphones including iPhone and Android phones.
25. 17/ EBADAY
ONLINEhttp://www.ebadayonline.com/News/Fullstory.aspx?newsitemid=2381315
June, 2012 - 11:05Asap TP unveils Hong Kong mobile walletAsap
Transaction Processing Corp Limited (Asap TP) has teamed up with
MasterCard to launchwhat it claims to be Hong Kongs first
contactless mobile wallet.1485 views0 commentsThe nova.m wallet
will use MasterCard PayPass technology to enable customers to make
payments bytapping their mobile phones against specially equipped
terminals.Asap TP says it is working with unnamed retail and
transport partners to have the system ready atvarious sites "in the
months to come".The firm says is wallet offers more than just
payments, providing merchants with value-added servicessuch as
loyalty programmes, whether in-store, online, over-the-phone or
through point-of-salesprocessing.Ajmal Samuel, president & CEO,
Asap TP, says: "With the tap-and-go functionality and near
fieldcommunications (NFC) enabled for payment and non-payment
transaction provisions, we believe wehave a strong competitive
proposition to enhance the consumer experience both online and on
the go."
26. 18/ The Green
Sheethttp://www.greensheet.com/newswire.php?flag=display_story&id=27239Monday,
June 18, 2012 17:17:30 (CDT)ASAP TP unveils mobile walletHong Kong,
June 15, 2012 - ASAP Transaction Processing Corp Limited (ASAP TP),
a leadingtransaction processing technology provider, today unveiled
nova.m Hong Kongs first mobile walletsolution for payments and
loyalty programs. ASAP TP will work closely with MasterCard
Worldwide toroll-out nova.m using PayPass contactless technology.
Pre-engagement with retail merchants andtransport partners are in
progress, making sure that nova.m is ready for consumer use at
various touchpoints in months to come.With the tap-and-go
functionality and near field communications (NFC) enabled for
payment and non-payment transaction provisions, we believe we have
a strong competitive proposition to enhance theconsumer experience
both online and on-the-go. nova.m mobile solution together with
PayPasscontactless technology raise the bar in retail servicing and
consumer convenience, said Ajmal Samuel,President & CEO at ASAP
Transaction Processing.nova.m not only serves as a versatile mobile
wallet solution, it also offers merchants significant valueadded
services as an integrated part of any retail experience whether its
in-store, online, over-the-phone or through any point-of-sales
processing. While merchants will have the choice to
accessingmultiple funding sources and service providers, consumers
can experience simple and integrated loyaltyplatforms and
associated programs being offered by the merchants.Our
collaboration with ASAP TP will bring PayPass contactless
acceptance to Hong Kong. In addition,MasterCard and ASAP TP will
bring new and innovative mobile payment solutions to Hong Kong for
thebenefit of both consumers and merchants, said Jeroen van Son,
head of Hong Kong and Macau,MasterCard Worldwide.nova.m meets
rising consumer demands for a greater variety of cashless and
speedier payment options,more secure transactions, and convenience
provided by the convergent approach to payments, loyaltyprograms,
bonus points, e-coupons, vouchers, and e-receipts. nova.ms
real-time account andcustomized information provide a comprehensive
view of personal and linked accounts while alsodisplaying loyalty
rewards status.About ASAP Transaction ProcessingASAP Transaction
Processing is a creative game changer in the payment field that
provides innovativetransaction processing technology, products and
services aiming to revolutionize the paymentecosystem. ASAP TPs
flagship novapay technology provides seamless exchange among
financialinstitutions, merchants, and consumers with new
connectivity, high speed payment processing, real-timemerchant
dashboard reporting and smart mobile wallets to satisfy payment,
loyalty, and virtual-to-physical (V2P) needs. ASAP TP brings
convergence to payment and technology, from
point-of-sales,on/offline, mobile, payment and non-payment,
altogether to a single platform. Please visit us atwww.asaptp.com
.Source: Company press release.
27. 19/ www.Chargeback
News.comhttp://www.chargebacknews.com/news/asap-tp-unveils-mobile-wallet-051730cdt6182012ASAP
TP unveils mobile wallet -- 05:17:30(CDT)6-18-2012Hong Kong, June
15, 2012 - ASAP Transaction Processing Corp Limited (ASAP TP), a
leadingtransaction processing technology provider, today unveiled
nova.m Hong Kongs first mobile walletsolution for payments and
loyalty programs. ASAP TP will work closely with MasterCard
Worldwide toroll-out nova.m using PayPass contactless technology.
Pre-engagement with retail merchants andtransport partners are in
progress, making sure that nova.m is ready for consumer use at
various touchpoints in months to come....
31. 21/
PaymentsWorldhttp://66.147.244.56/~krishewi/2012/06/18/asap-tp-unveils-hong-kong-mobile-wallet/Asap
TP unveils Hong Kong mobile walletJune 18, 2012 in FrontPage by
adminThe nova.m wallet will use MasterCard PayPass technology to
enable customers to make payments bytapping their mobile phones
against specially equipped terminals.Asap TP says it is working
with unnamed retail and transport partners to have the system ready
atvarious sites in the months to come.The firm says is wallet
offers more than just payments, providing merchants with
value-added servicessuch as loyalty programmes, whether in-store,
online, over-the-phone or through point-of-salesprocessing.22/
www.scoop.ithttp://www.scoop.it/t/seahorse-whisperer/p/1968846416/asap-tp-unveils-hong-kong-mobile-wallet-finextraAsap
TP unveils Hong Kong mobile wallet - FinextraFinextraAsap TP
unveils Hong Kong mobile walletFinextraAsap Transaction Processing
Corp Limited(Asap TP) has teamed up with MasterCard to launch what
it claims to be Hong Kongs first contactlessmobile wallet.
32. 23/ www. Contactlessintelligence.comJune 25, 2012
|http://contactlessintelligence.com/2012/06/25/hong-kong-gets-its-first-mobile-wallet/Hong
Kong gets its first Mobile WalletASAP Transaction Processing Corp
Limited (ASAP TP), a transaction processing technology provider,
haveunveiled nova.m Hong Kongs first mobile wallet solution for
payments and loyalty programs. ASAP TP willwork closely with
MasterCard Worldwide to roll-out nova.m using PayPass contactless
technology. Pre-engagement with retail merchants and transport
partners are in progress, making sure that nova.m is ready
forconsumer use at various touch points in months to come.With the
tap-and-go functionality and near field communications (NFC)
enabled for payment and non-paymenttransaction provisions, we
believe we have a strong competitive proposition to enhance the
consumer experienceboth online and on-the-go. nova.m mobile
solution together with PayPass contactless technology raise the bar
inretail servicing and consumer convenience, said Ajmal Samuel,
President & CEO at ASAP Transaction Processing.nova.m not only
serves as a versatile mobile wallet solution, it also offers
merchants significant value addedservices as an integrated part of
any retail experience whether its in-store, online, over-the-phone
or throughany point-of-sales processing. While merchants will have
the choice to accessing multiple funding sources andservice
providers, consumers can experience simple and integrated loyalty
platforms and associated programsbeing offered by the merchants.Our
collaboration with ASAP TP will bring PayPass contactless
acceptance to Hong Kong. In addition, MasterCardand ASAP TP will
bring new and innovative mobile payment solutions to Hong Kong for
the benefit of bothconsumers and merchants, said Jeroen van Son,
head of Hong Kong and Macau, MasterCard Worldwide.nova.m meets
rising consumer demands for a greater variety of cashless and
speedier payment options, moresecure transactions, and convenience
provided by the convergent approach to payments, loyalty
programs,bonus points, e-coupons, vouchers, and e-receipts. nova.ms
real-time account and customized informationprovide a comprehensive
view of personal and linked accounts while also displaying loyalty
rewards status.June 25, 2012 | krowne | 0 Comments
33. 24/ www. Contactlesscities.wordpress.com
http://contactlesscities.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/hong-kong-gets-its-first-mobile-wallet/Hong
Kong gets its first Mobile WalletASAP Transaction Processing Corp
Limited (ASAP TP), a transaction processing technologyprovider,
have unveiled nova.m Hong Kongs first mobile wallet solution for
payments andloyalty programs. ASAP TP will work closely with
MasterCard Worldwide to roll-out nova.m usingPayPass contactless
technology. Pre-engagement with retail merchants and transport
partners are inprogress, making sure that nova.m is ready for
consumer use at various touch points in months to come.With the
tap-and-go functionality and near field communications (NFC)
enabled for payment and non-payment transaction provisions, we
believe we have a strong competitive proposition to enhance
theconsumer experience both online and on-the-go. nova.m mobile
solution together with PayPasscontactless technology raise the bar
in retail servicing and consumer convenience, said Ajmal
Samuel,President & CEO at ASAP Transaction Processing.nova.m
not only serves as a versatile mobile wallet solution, it also
offers merchants significant valueadded services as an integrated
part of any retail experience whether its in-store, online,
over-the-phone or through any point-of-sales processing. While
merchants will have the choice to accessingmultiple funding sources
and service providers, consumers can experience simple and
integrated loyaltyplatforms and associated programs being offered
by the merchants.Our collaboration with ASAP TP will bring PayPass
contactless acceptance to Hong Kong. In addition,MasterCard and
ASAP TP will bring new and innovative mobile payment solutions to
Hong Kong for thebenefit of both consumers and merchants, said
Jeroen van Son, head of Hong Kong and Macau,MasterCard
Worldwide.nova.m meets rising consumer demands for a greater
variety of cashless and speedier payment options,more secure
transactions, and convenience provided by the convergent approach
to payments, loyaltyprograms, bonus points, e-coupons, vouchers,
and e-receipts. nova.ms real-time account andcustomized information
provide a comprehensive view of personal and linked accounts while
alsodisplaying loyalty rewards status.25/ APSCA Members
Newsletter(under Mobile & NFC category - company website news
release link)http://www.apsca.org/intelligence/list1.php
34. 26/ Hong Kong Economic TimesJuly 03, 2012|Opening
paragraph: mentioned partners such as Yahoo!, UA Cinema, OpenRice,
and Cityline, andservice plans to roll out around Christmas time
this year2nd section: "Payment completed in 2 seconds, with instant
balance advice available" - ASAP TP andAjmal was quoted while
introducing various functionalities provided by nova.m such as
e-coupon, real-time market data analysis, receipts, etc.3rd
section: "Transaction stored in the cloud minimizing risks when
mobile is lost" - mainly deal withsecurity issues and nova.ms
competitive advantages with strong supporting proof points
