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Freeport Capital Inc. (CNSX: FAS) Go Fun Card Announces Strategic Partnership With Hybrid Paytech Asia And Ease2Pay To Introduce Mobile Payments On Go Fun's Loyalty Platform In Hong Kong
MONTREAL, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Go Fun Card, today announced a
strategic partnership with Hybrid Paytech (Freeport Capital Inc.)
(CNSX: FAS), one of the world's first companies to enable Credit and
PIN Debit transactions over consumer smart phones and tablets, to
provide mobile payment and printing options to participating merchants
on Go Fun's loyalty platform. The companies will offer a joint solution
combining Go Fun's loyalty system and Hybrid's mobile payment platforms
to enable Go Fun merchants to process loyalty and payment transactions
using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. While loyalty
transactions for checking, accumulating and redeeming points will be
done through Go Fun's Loyalty System, payment processing for Credit and
PIN Debit cards will be supported by Ease2Pay, a Payment Service
Provider that has the capability to process payment transactions from
the major card schemes like VISA, MasterCard and China Union Pay.
"Go Fun Card is pleased to partner with Hybrid Paytech to address the
growing demand for mobile payment options and be a pioneer in Hong Kong
to introduce mobile applications in our loyalty platform," said Jacky
Leung, Chairman of BOD for Go Fun Card Limited.
"Go Fun Cardholders and Merchants will benefit from Hybrid's mobile
payment solution as it increases payment processing productivity and
enhances the customer in-store experience --from in-store mobile payment
acceptance to acceptance of credit or debit payment." said Massimo
Barone, Chairman of Hybrid Paytech Asia Inc.
Hybrid Paytech is one of the first mobile payment companies in the world
to develop Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant mobile Credit and PIN
Debit applications.
About Go Fun Card Limited
Go Fun Card revitalized the loyalty industry in Hong Kong by
establishing its platform in 2010 in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland
China. The Go Fun Points System was adopted by more than 500 merchants
servicing a broad base of 300,000 cardholders supported by on-going
marketing and promotional activities. Through the use of social media
like Facebook and promotion channels including "Go Fun Magazine", the
loyalty program has been well publicized and also regularly featured in
local media. Through this initial success, Go Fun Card is embarking on
an international expansion using innovative technical applications to
revolutionize and expand the boundaries of loyalty program management
across Asia.
At the same time, Go Fun Card takes its corporate social responsibility
seriously through active involvement in charity projects. The company
will continue to identify and support charitable causes that will
benefit the under-privileged in Hong Kong.
For more information about Go Fun Card, please visit http://www.GoFun.com.
About Hybrid Paytech
Part of First Equity Strategy LLC, a division of Freeport Capital Inc.
(CNSX: FAS) based in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Manila,
Philippines, Hybrid Paytech is a technology leader in the mobile
payment space for credit and debit acceptance. With a global footprint,
Hybrid is an enabler of easily-deployable payment systems focusing on
authentication, approved security and quick merchant adoption in fleet,
delivery, logistics and retail. With its current banking and
fund-transferring partnerships, Hybrid Paytech has market access to
over 3 million merchants worldwide. For more information on Hybrid
Paytech, please contact Mr Gary Repchuk, Hybrid-Paytech Asia, Inc.at tel: +63 920-979-9989/ +63 917-628-8200, email: grepchuk@hybridpaytech.com or visit http://www.hybridpaytech.com
About Ease2Pay
Ease2Pay is one of the first private Payment Service Providers (PSP) to
be set up in Hong Kong providing independent payment gateways directly
to banks. Our key business objective is to provide a one-stop online
solution for companies seeking e-commerce payment options. Through our
regional partnership with Merchant Solutions, we are able to process
VISA, MasterCard and China UnionPay (CUP) transactions through Standard
Chartered Bank.
With our own proprietary platform, Ease2Pay offers a professional
integrated payment gateway and highly secure transaction-processing
system for e-commerce retailers and enterprises conducting global
business in an online environment. For more information about Ease2Pay,
please visit http://www.ease2pay.com
Following the recent announcement of OgilvyAction's appointment as the
Agency to drive the communications for their innovative mobile payment
technology solution, today it was announced that Grant Channer, Client
Service Director will be driving the communication deliverables, based
primarily out of the Montreal office. Grant comes with 19 years Agency
experience, 7 years in Ogilvy based both out of the UK and Canada and
will be primarily responsible for leveraging the global Ogilvy network.
Following the news about this Strategic Partnership with Hybrid Paytech
Asia Pacific and Ease2Pay, Grant stated. "I can't wait to get started.
The strength of Ogilvy is the fact it is a global company that prides
itself on local expertise. For me, building on this news, it just seems
the perfect time to partner with these companies. Asia is such a
vibrant market - it's growth is exponential and I am looking forward to
tapping into this expertise."
About OgilvyAction
OgilvyAction is the global brand activation network of The Ogilvy Group.
With its 82 offices and 2000 people, OgilvyAction delivers a broad
range of services including experiential marketing, shopper marketing,
trade marketing and promotional services. Supporting each of these is a
capability in field marketing, digital activation, retail design and
analytics that builds brands by creating purchase behaviour. The
agency's client portfolio features Fortune 500 Blue Chip brands and
some of the most innovative marketers around the world. OgilvyAction is
part of the WPP Group, the world's largest communications services
organizations (NASDAQ: WPPGY,www.wpp.com.)
The Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX) has not reviewed this news
release and does not accept responsibility for its adequacy or
accuracy. This news release does not constitute a solicitation to buy
or sell any securities in the United States
SOURCE FREEPORT CAPITAL INC.
FREEPORT CAPITAL INC.
CONTACT: For more information on OgilvyAction, please contact Grant Channer, OgilvyAction Montreal. at tel: +1 514 241 78919, email: grant.channer@ogilvy.com or visit www.ogilvy-montreal.ca Freeport Capital Inc. (CNSX:FAS)
Mr. Michele Tasillo (514) 394 5200 mtasillo@hybridpaytech.com
Freeport Capital Inc. (CNSX: FAS) Go Fun Card Announces Strategic Partnership With Hybrid Paytech Asia And Ease2Pay To Introduce Mobile Payments On Go Fun's Loyalty Platform In Hong Kong
MONTREAL, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Go Fun Card, today announced a
strategic partnership with Hybrid Paytech (Freeport Capital Inc.)
(CNSX: FAS), one of the world's first companies to enable Credit and
PIN Debit transactions over consumer smart phones and tablets, to
provide mobile payment and printing options to participating merchants
on Go Fun's loyalty platform. The companies will offer a joint solution
combining Go Fun's loyalty system and Hybrid's mobile payment platforms
to enable Go Fun merchants to process loyalty and payment transactions
using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. While loyalty
transactions for checking, accumulating and redeeming points will be
done through Go Fun's Loyalty System, payment processing for Credit and
PIN Debit cards will be supported by Ease2Pay, a Payment Service
Provider that has the capability to process payment transactions from
the major card schemes like VISA, MasterCard and China Union Pay.
"Go Fun Card is pleased to partner with Hybrid Paytech to address the
growing demand for mobile payment options and be a pioneer in Hong Kong
to introduce mobile applications in our loyalty platform," said Jacky
Leung, Chairman of BOD for Go Fun Card Limited.
"Go Fun Cardholders and Merchants will benefit from Hybrid's mobile
payment solution as it increases payment processing productivity and
enhances the customer in-store experience --from in-store mobile payment
acceptance to acceptance of credit or debit payment." said Massimo
Barone, Chairman of Hybrid Paytech Asia Inc.
Hybrid Paytech is one of the first mobile payment companies in the world
to develop Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant mobile Credit and PIN
Debit applications.
About Go Fun Card Limited
Go Fun Card revitalized the loyalty industry in Hong Kong by
establishing its platform in 2010 in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland
China. The Go Fun Points System was adopted by more than 500 merchants
servicing a broad base of 300,000 cardholders supported by on-going
marketing and promotional activities. Through the use of social media
like Facebook and promotion channels including "Go Fun Magazine", the
loyalty program has been well publicized and also regularly featured in
local media. Through this initial success, Go Fun Card is embarking on
an international expansion using innovative technical applications to
revolutionize and expand the boundaries of loyalty program management
across Asia.
At the same time, Go Fun Card takes its corporate social responsibility
seriously through active involvement in charity projects. The company
will continue to identify and support charitable causes that will
benefit the under-privileged in Hong Kong.
For more information about Go Fun Card, please visit http://www.GoFun.com.
About Hybrid Paytech
Part of First Equity Strategy LLC, a division of Freeport Capital Inc.
(CNSX: FAS) based in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Manila,
Philippines, Hybrid Paytech is a technology leader in the mobile
payment space for credit and debit acceptance. With a global footprint,
Hybrid is an enabler of easily-deployable payment systems focusing on
authentication, approved security and quick merchant adoption in fleet,
delivery, logistics and retail. With its current banking and
fund-transferring partnerships, Hybrid Paytech has market access to
over 3 million merchants worldwide. For more information on Hybrid
Paytech, please contact Mr Gary Repchuk, Hybrid-Paytech Asia, Inc.at tel: +63 920-979-9989/ +63 917-628-8200, email: grepchuk@hybridpaytech.com or visit http://www.hybridpaytech.com
About Ease2Pay
Ease2Pay is one of the first private Payment Service Providers (PSP) to
be set up in Hong Kong providing independent payment gateways directly
to banks. Our key business objective is to provide a one-stop online
solution for companies seeking e-commerce payment options. Through our
regional partnership with Merchant Solutions, we are able to process
VISA, MasterCard and China UnionPay (CUP) transactions through Standard
Chartered Bank.
With our own proprietary platform, Ease2Pay offers a professional
integrated payment gateway and highly secure transaction-processing
system for e-commerce retailers and enterprises conducting global
business in an online environment. For more information about Ease2Pay,
please visit http://www.ease2pay.com
Following the recent announcement of OgilvyAction's appointment as the
Agency to drive the communications for their innovative mobile payment
technology solution, today it was announced that Grant Channer, Client
Service Director will be driving the communication deliverables, based
primarily out of the Montreal office. Grant comes with 19 years Agency
experience, 7 years in Ogilvy based both out of the UK and Canada and
will be primarily responsible for leveraging the global Ogilvy network.
Following the news about this Strategic Partnership with Hybrid Paytech
Asia Pacific and Ease2Pay, Grant stated. "I can't wait to get started.
The strength of Ogilvy is the fact it is a global company that prides
itself on local expertise. For me, building on this news, it just seems
the perfect time to partner with these companies. Asia is such a
vibrant market - it's growth is exponential and I am looking forward to
tapping into this expertise."
About OgilvyAction
OgilvyAction is the global brand activation network of The Ogilvy Group.
With its 82 offices and 2000 people, OgilvyAction delivers a broad
range of services including experiential marketing, shopper marketing,
trade marketing and promotional services. Supporting each of these is a
capability in field marketing, digital activation, retail design and
analytics that builds brands by creating purchase behaviour. The
agency's client portfolio features Fortune 500 Blue Chip brands and
some of the most innovative marketers around the world. OgilvyAction is
part of the WPP Group, the world's largest communications services
organizations (NASDAQ: WPPGY,www.wpp.com.)
The Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX) has not reviewed this news
release and does not accept responsibility for its adequacy or
accuracy. This news release does not constitute a solicitation to buy
or sell any securities in the United States
SOURCE FREEPORT CAPITAL INC.
FREEPORT CAPITAL INC.
CONTACT: For more information on OgilvyAction, please contact Grant Channer, OgilvyAction Montreal. at tel: +1 514 241 78919, email: grant.channer@ogilvy.com or visit www.ogilvy-montreal.ca Freeport Capital Inc. (CNSX:FAS)
Mr. Michele Tasillo (514) 394 5200 mtasillo@hybridpaytech.com