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Kushki becomes the first regional , next-generation payment acquirer in Latin America
Kushki , a payments technology company that connects Latin America through payments , announced it has become the first next-generation merchant acquirer in the region .
per country which usually have operated as monopolies established in the 90s with little incentive to create broader access into the ecosystem , or innovate their legacy infrastructure .
This includes primary membership with Visa and Mastercard in Mexico , Chile , Peru and Colombia through a partnership , all delivered through a standardised modern proprietary processing platform , making it one of the largest acquirers in the region by coverage .
Until today , merchants and payment companies in Latin America were obliged to depend on one or more local acquirer processors
Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastián Castro Galnares from Kushki
This has prompted regulators across the region to work with companies like Kushki to open the market and broaden the ecosystem . After seven years since its founding , the company has been approved by local regulators in the named countries , becoming the first non-bank entity to be approved to operate as a merchant acquirer .
Kushki stands out by offering direct connections to primary payment networks . This means merchants and other businesses that wish to be part of the regional payment ecosystem will be able to directly link to and communicate with top payment networks and systems in Latin America without relying on additional intermediaries or third party banking institutions .
The new model will provide benefits for both merchants and customers paying in both physical and online stores , including faster transactions , increased stability and traceability in transaction processing and a more tailored service .
Rising demand for menopause support in the workplace : new data reveals urgent need for action
VinciWorks , a renowned compliance and diversity and inclusion training provider , has conducted new research into Google ’ s online search patterns , shedding light on the growing need for menopause support in the workplace .
Recent findings demonstrate a significant increase in online searches related to menopause and workplace adjustments , indicating a pressing demand for more inclusive workplaces . Online queries for ‘ menopause and workplace adjustments ’ have surged by a staggering 80 % over the past four years ( data analysed from October 2019 to September 2023 ). In parallel , searches for ‘ menopause training course and menopause awareness training ’ have risen by 75 % over the same period .
Furthermore , searches for ‘ menopause support in the workplace ’ have increased 63 % in the last four years . Intriguingly , the term ‘ menopause-friendly workplace ’ also saw a 63 % uptick .
Nick Henderson-Mayo , Head of Diversity and Inclusion at VinciWorks , highlighted the significance of these findings , stating : “ What ’ s clear is that menopause and its symptoms are becoming increasingly crucial issues that organisations need to address . The fact that searches for menopause and workplace adjustments have surged by 80 % over the past four years indicates that employees want this issue to be taken more seriously and seek support from their employers to navigate this challenging phase .”
As more women and transgender individuals experience menopause , the need for workplace support becomes even more evident . According to an Office for National Statistics report , approximately 4.5 million women aged 50 – 64 are currently employed , with many contemplating leaving their jobs due to menopausal symptoms .
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