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National Post
08-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Miconex and EML Launch Digital Gift Card Technology in Canada
Article content PERTH, Scotland — Fintech Miconex is building on the success of its digital gifting product in Europe by launching digital gift card technology in Canada, alongside EML Payments. Article content Article content Miconex operates over 200 closed loop gift card programs globally with almost $60 million in local spend delivered. Its Downtown Gift Card program is active across North America, with 42 district branded programs and over $15 million in sales in Canada. The local gift cards enable downtowns to capitalize on the 'shop local' opportunity and divert online spend into local communities. Article content The launch includes the introduction of digital e-cards and the tokenization of physical cards, both allowing Miconex's local gift cards to be added to digital wallets, enabling contactless payment technology. Article content Colin Munro, CEO, Miconex, said: 'Our digital advancements in Canada tap into the growing trend for digital wallets and mobile payments in Canada, and for supporting local businesses, enabling districts to give consumers choice and flexibility in how they buy and spend local gift cards. This is the future of local gifting.' Article content Patrick Hall, Chief Commercial Officer, EML Payments, said: 'We're thrilled to partner with Miconex to bring our digital private label gifting solutions to Canada, making it easier than ever for people to give thoughtful, flexible gifts. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation and delivering convenient, customer-first experiences.' Article content Kingston, London, Victoria, Barrie, Peterborough and Red Deer are some of the districts set to launch digital versions of their existing Downtown Gift Card programs alongside Miconex. Article content Katie Woodcock, Downtown Kingston BIA, said: 'The Downtown Kingston BIA and its members are thrilled that the Downtown Gift Card is going digital. This update will make it even easier to shop local and support the diverse range of businesses that makes our downtown so special. With just a quick tap on their smartphones, visitors can explore everything our vibrant downtown has to offer while contributing to its continued growth and success.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Miconex and EML Launch Digital Gift Card Technology in Canada
PERTH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2025-- Fintech Miconex is building on the success of its digital gifting product in Europe by launching digital gift card technology in Canada, alongside EML Payments. Miconex operates over 200 closed loop gift card programs globally with almost $60 million in local spend delivered. Its Downtown Gift Card program is active across North America, with 42 district branded programs and over $15 million in sales in Canada. The local gift cards enable downtowns to capitalize on the 'shop local' opportunity and divert online spend into local communities. The launch includes the introduction of digital e-cards and the tokenization of physical cards, both allowing Miconex's local gift cards to be added to digital wallets, enabling contactless payment technology. Colin Munro, CEO, Miconex, said: 'Our digital advancements in Canada tap into the growing trend for digital wallets and mobile payments in Canada, and for supporting local businesses, enabling districts to give consumers choice and flexibility in how they buy and spend local gift cards. This is the future of local gifting.' Patrick Hall, Chief Commercial Officer, EML Payments, said: 'We're thrilled to partner with Miconex to bring our digital private label gifting solutions to Canada, making it easier than ever for people to give thoughtful, flexible gifts. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation and delivering convenient, customer-first experiences.' Kingston, London, Victoria, Barrie, Peterborough and Red Deer are some of the districts set to launch digital versions of their existing Downtown Gift Card programs alongside Miconex. Katie Woodcock, Downtown Kingston BIA, said: 'The Downtown Kingston BIA and its members are thrilled that the Downtown Gift Card is going digital. This update will make it even easier to shop local and support the diverse range of businesses that makes our downtown so special. With just a quick tap on their smartphones, visitors can explore everything our vibrant downtown has to offer while contributing to its continued growth and success.' Press information Miconex's objective is simple: providing communities with a tangible means to retain spend in their locality, providing essential support for local businesses of all types and sizes through its Downtown Gift Cards and Town & City Gift Cards. With Miconex, local and loyal shopping becomes not only easy for customers, but desirable, contributing to the evolution of high streets and downtowns around the world. View source version on Kelly Topping:[email protected] KEYWORD: EUROPE UNITED KINGDOM NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY MEN DIGITAL CASH MANAGEMENT/DIGITAL ASSETS HOME GOODS FAMILY RESTAURANT/BAR PAYMENTS CONSUMER OTHER RETAIL SPECIALTY APPS/APPLICATIONS FOOD/BEVERAGE RETAIL MOBILE/WIRELESS TEENS WOMEN SENIORS SOURCE: Miconex Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/08/2025 07:06 AM/DISC: 05/08/2025 07:06 AM
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Miconex and EML Launch Digital Gift Card Technology in Canada
PERTH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fintech Miconex is building on the success of its digital gifting product in Europe by launching digital gift card technology in Canada, alongside EML Payments. Miconex operates over 200 closed loop gift card programs globally with almost $60 million in local spend delivered. Its Downtown Gift Card program is active across North America, with 42 district branded programs and over $15 million in sales in Canada. The local gift cards enable downtowns to capitalize on the 'shop local' opportunity and divert online spend into local communities. The launch includes the introduction of digital e-cards and the tokenization of physical cards, both allowing Miconex's local gift cards to be added to digital wallets, enabling contactless payment technology. Colin Munro, CEO, Miconex, said: 'Our digital advancements in Canada tap into the growing trend for digital wallets and mobile payments in Canada, and for supporting local businesses, enabling districts to give consumers choice and flexibility in how they buy and spend local gift cards. This is the future of local gifting.' Patrick Hall, Chief Commercial Officer, EML Payments, said: 'We're thrilled to partner with Miconex to bring our digital private label gifting solutions to Canada, making it easier than ever for people to give thoughtful, flexible gifts. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation and delivering convenient, customer-first experiences.' Kingston, London, Victoria, Barrie, Peterborough and Red Deer are some of the districts set to launch digital versions of their existing Downtown Gift Card programs alongside Miconex. Katie Woodcock, Downtown Kingston BIA, said: 'The Downtown Kingston BIA and its members are thrilled that the Downtown Gift Card is going digital. This update will make it even easier to shop local and support the diverse range of businesses that makes our downtown so special. With just a quick tap on their smartphones, visitors can explore everything our vibrant downtown has to offer while contributing to its continued growth and success.' Press information Miconex's objective is simple: providing communities with a tangible means to retain spend in their locality, providing essential support for local businesses of all types and sizes through its Downtown Gift Cards and Town & City Gift Cards. With Miconex, local and loyal shopping becomes not only easy for customers, but desirable, contributing to the evolution of high streets and downtowns around the world.
Glasgow Times
02-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Son of £3.5m lotto winner faces jail for abusing his Glasgow partner
Colin Munro, 40, also followed the woman while holding a knife at her home in Glasgow's Tollcross on April 16, 2024. Munro also flouted a bail order two days later by being in the woman's company at her home while she was asleep. READ NEXT: Clydebank sex attacker raped teen after she confessed she was being bullied READ NEXT: I own a shop in Glasgow's East End and this is how I am fighting against retail crime Munro pleaded guilty mid-trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner. He earlier admitted a similar charge as well as two breaches of bail. Munro's mum Cathy - who passed away in 2016 aged 60 - won the Lotto in 2005. It is understood that there is no money left from her mother's winning ticket. Munro has previous experience behind bars after he was caught with a mobile while serving a four-year stretch for a terrifying shop robbery. Munro also claimed £17,000 of taxpayers cash in legal aid to cover the case of robbery. In his latest crime, jurors heard that Munro shouted and swore at the woman while in the company of children. Munro refused to leave when asked and uttered threats of violence towards her and others. Munro was in possession of a knife at the time which he held while he followed her. Two days later, Munro appeared at her home again after he was granted bail. Munro sat with the woman's brother in her living room while she was asleep on the couch. She later woke up and asked Munro to leave. Prosecutor Danielle McGuinness said: "Munro began to shout and swear and behaved erratically. "She threatened to phone the police." Munro told the woman: "That's the only way I'm f***ing leaving, who the f*** are you talking to?" Munro's behaviour continued to escalate and a 999 call was made. He left the property and was traced by police nearly two months later. Judith Hutchison, defending, told the court that the knife belonged to him and he brought it to cook dinner that night. The lawyer said: "(The woman) had got annoyed and my client went away then came back to make a sandwich despite being told to leave. "She was doing his head in which were his words as he didn't give her his entire argument escalated." Sentence was deferred pending background reports until next month by Sheriff Louise Arrol KC who granted Munro bail meantime. She said: "This was disgusting behaviour in front of three children. "Custody is in my mind and you should understand when you come back before me you should be prepared to go to prison."
Express Tribune
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
HBL PSL X: Colin Munro, Mohammad Rizwan fined for PSL code of conduct breach
Listen to article Islamabad United's Colin Munro and Multan Sultans' captain Mohammad Rizwan have been charged for a Level 2 breach of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Code of Conduct during a heated exchange in Match 10 of the ongoing season. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Islamabad United batter Colin Munro and Multan Sultans skipper Mohammad Rizwan were fined 30 per cent of their match fees for a Level 2 breach of the HBL PSL Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The incident took place during the 10th over of United's run chase, when Munro, a left-handed batter, made a gesture towards Sultans' bowler Iftikhar Ahmed. The act sparked a verbal exchange between Munro and Rizwan, who intervened during the on-field confrontation. Both players were found to have violated Article 2.13 of the code, which deals with 'personal abuse of a player, player support personnel, umpire or match referee during a match.' The sanctions were handed down by match referee Ali Naqvi after Munro and Rizwan admitted to the offence and accepted the penalties without contest. The on-field umpires, Ahsan Raza and Chris Brown, levelled the charges against the players immediately following the incident. The PCB reiterated its commitment to upholding the spirit of the game and maintaining discipline across all matches in the HBL PSL.
