Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Brussels, London, and Geneva
From February 28-March 3, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Mallory Stewart, will travel to Brussels, Belgium, London, UK, and Geneva, Switzerland. In Brussels, she will brief NATO Allies on key arms control issues. In London, she will participate in discussions at Wilton Park on strategic risk reduction. In Geneva, Assistant Secretary […]
Walmart is the Newest Retailer to Join ampliFI Loyalty Solutions’ Real-Time Rewards Suite
NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 1, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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ampliFI Loyalty Solutions, a leader in cardholder loyalty, announces Walmart as its newest retail client to join its real-time redemption offering Checkout With Points, which is powered by FIS®. ampliFI’s real-time rewards suite gives financial institutions the power to engage cardholders during the transaction flow in a real-time, immediate way. Innovative solutions like Checkout With Points meet cardholders where they are versus pulling them to a website to use points earned and, in turn, driving increased engagement, improving retention and, ultimately, top-of-wallet card activity through increased spending.
Checkout With Points delivers immediacy and convenience, prompting cardholders at checkout with the option to redeem points for a discount on their Walmart purchase. Cardholders only need to use their rewards card for the transaction, follow a simple prompt at the register, select the offer to redeem, and instantly save on their purchase.
“ampliFI Loyalty Solutions is thrilled to announce Walmart is joining an expanding list of retailers participating in Checkout With Points,” says Mike Knoop, Chief Executive Officer at ampliFI Loyalty Solutions. “Walmart is the biggest retailer in the United States, and Walmart’s participation in Checkout With Points ensures that our clients’ cardholders have access to the most popular and convenient options available to fit their lifestyle and preference for redeeming points awarded from their financial institution. ampliFI is innovating and expanding our real-time rewards suite to accommodate shifting consumer preferences for more real-time engagement and cash-like offerings.”
According to a recent survey conducted by ampliFI, 85% of cardholders choose their card based on the rewards they earn and 71% say they have shifted their spending based on how they can take advantage of points earned. Checkout With Points and other programs available via ampliFI Loyalty Solutions’ real-time rewards suite provide financial institutions with the ability to align with cardholder demand through real-time engagement, reinforcing their brand and value to their cardholders. The addition of Walmart proves ampliFI’s clients have access to invaluable real-time redemption options, allowing their cardholders to use cash-like rewards their way.
About ampliFI Loyalty Solutions
ampliFI Loyalty Solutions is a loyalty and engagement company leading the market in solutions for banks and credit unions with assets between $1 billion and $50 billion. ampliFI’s proprietary technology tracks points earned by cardholders, delivers a comprehensive offering for redemption, and provides robust data & analytics. ampliFI offers innovative redemption options including classic rewards (cash back, gift cards, travel, merchandise, etc.), real-time rewards (Fuel With Points, Pay With Points, and Checkout With Points), and wealth rewards (cryptocurrency). Through a fully customized, cloud-based solution that is API-driven, ampliFI allows issuing partners to drive business growth via tailored loyalty and engagement with their cardholders. ampliFI is Visa’s exclusive domestic provider for loyalty.
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Nichole Mumford
Vice President, Marketing
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Gretchen Blythe
Director, Marketing
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Walmart is the Newest Retailer to Join ampliFI Loyalty Solutions’ Real-Time Rewards Suite
52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
Today begins the UN Human Rights Council’s 52nd regular session. The United States returned to the body in January 2022 as a full member, fulfilling a pledge made by President Biden and reflecting the centrality of human rights and multilateralism to our nation’s foreign policy. This year marks 75 years since the adoption of the […]
President of Mauritius Congratulates Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio for African of the Year Award, Calls for Deepening Bilateral Relations
Mauritian and Sierra Leonean Presidents Meet to Enhance Bilateral Ties and Discuss Collaboration in Key Sectors, Following Sierra Leone President’s African of the Year Award Win.
Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone & His Excellency Prithvirajsing Roopun
Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone & His Excellency Prithvirajsing Roopun
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, March 1, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, has been congratulated on his African of the Year Award win by His Excellency Prithvirajsing Roopun, President of the Republic of Mauritius. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting, ahead of the 11th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Awards Presentation Ceremony on Saturday, 25 February.
During the meeting, the two leaders expressed their commitment to working together in areas such as agriculture, tourism, education, information technology, and private-sector collaboration. President Roopun commended President Bio for his efforts in improving access to education in Sierra Leone, and shared that Mauritius has made great strides in this area as well. Education is compulsory and free between ages 5 and 16 in Mauritius, and the country’s students consistently rank top worldwide yearly for the Cambridge International O Level, International A and AS level examinations.
President Bio also shared that he has pushed for healthcare improvements in Sierra Leone by starting a telemedicine and telehealth project in collaboration with ILMedicare this year.
President Bio emerged as the winner of the African of the Year 2022 award in December 2022, polling over 68% of the total votes. The poll attracted a combined total of over 15,000 votes and over 1 million active online engagements during the voting period. The previous winner of the African of the Year 2021 award was Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi.
The two leaders affirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations between Sierra Leone and Mauritius, sharing experiences and collaborating at both continental and global levels.
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Umaru B. Wuri
Special Advicer to the President & Ambassador at Large
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President of Mauritius Congratulates Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio for African of the Year Award, Calls for Deepening Bilateral Relations
CARBOTRACE, Proppant Conveyed Inflow Production Tracers Are Being Launched Globally
CARBO Ceramics Inc. partners with GEOSPLIT Middle East FZE
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Protests Against Electoral Overhaul in Mexico
Healthy democracies benefit from strong institutions and a plurality of voices. The United States supports independent, well-resourced electoral institutions that strengthen democratic processes and the rule of law. Around the world, we have witnessed challenges to democracy that have tested and are testing the strength of independent electoral and judicial institutions. Today, in Mexico, we […]
The First Progress Report to the President on Implementation of the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality
The White House Gender Policy Council today released its first progress report to the President on progress toward the ambitious priorities laid out in the first U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality (NGS) finalized in October 2021. The Office of Global Women’s Issues in July 2022 submitted to the White House our NGS […]
Release of the 2021 Country Reports on Terrorism
Today, the Department of State issued the 2021 Country Reports on Terrorism (CRT), which provide a detailed look at the counterterrorism environment in 2021. Each year, the CRT provides insight on important issues in the fight against terrorism and helps the United States make informed decisions about policies, programs, and resource allocations as we seek […]
U.S. Department of State Concludes $20,000,000 Settlement of Alleged Export Violations by 3D Systems Corporation
The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with 3D Systems Corporation (3D) of Rock Hill, South Carolina, to resolve alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. The Department of State and 3D […]