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This was an award-winning year at Interac. We were recognized for our people, our products, and the work we produced. And while hard work is its own reward, industry-wide accolades don\u2019t hurt, either.<\/p>\n

1. #1 in Financial Services: Gustavson Brand Trust Index<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trust is our middle name and it is paramount to the work we do every day. The Gustavson Brand Trust Index measures the level of trust Canadian consumers have in corporate and product brands. For the last three years, Canadians named Interac the most trusted financial services brand, a title we hold with pride.<\/p>\n

2. FinTech Company of the Year: Interac<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interac was named the FinTech Company of the Year at the Canadian FinTech & AI Awards. We were among steep competition, including start-ups, Canada\u2019s Big Five banks, major tech conglomerates, leading retailers and consulting firms, post secondary institutions and more. This award \u2013 one of the largest and most prestigious within the Canadian FinTech community \u2013 demonstrates our innovative solutions, game-changing go-to-market strategies, and overall contributions to the FinTech industry in Canada.<\/p>\n

3. 2018 Most Influential Women in Payments: Debbie Gamble<\/strong><\/p>\n

PaymentsSource named Debbie Gamble, Chief Officer Innovation Labs & New Ventures, one of the 2018 Most Influential Women in Payments<\/a>. Debbie\u2019s focus on innovation, her commitment to mentorship and her ability to break glass ceilings in the payments industry earned her a coveted spot on the 2018 list, alongside 24 other esteemed women.<\/p>\n

4. Payment Solution of the Year: Autodeposit and Request Money<\/strong><\/p>\n

ACT Canada awarded Interac<\/em> e-Transfer Autodeposit and Request Money the title \u201cPayment Solution of the Year,\u201d which recognizes products and services with a significant impact on the payments industry. We definitely agree that helping millions of Canadians send, request and receive money more quickly and efficiently than ever before is a significant accomplishment.<\/p>\n

5. Champion\u2019s Award: Debbie Gamble<\/strong><\/p>\n

ACT Canada\u2019s Champion\u2019s Award recognizes individuals who have significantly impacted the payments industry. See: Debbie Gamble, Chief Officer Innovation Labs & New Ventures. Debbie is a sought-after authority in the payments industry and has helped launch many innovative digital products and services that continue to transform the Canadian payments landscape.<\/p>\n

6. Rising Star Award: Mamata Krishnamurthy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every year, The Women in Payments Rising Star Award recognizes a woman in the payments industry who demonstrates leadership and professional excellence. Mamata Krishnamurthy, Senior Manager, Digital Payments, who has helped bring both e-commerce and mobile debit solutions to international markets, fits that bill.<\/p>\n

7. 2018 Midas Award in TV\/Cinema: Mysterious Man<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Midas Awards celebrate the best in financial marketing and advertising, and the best is what we strive for. In 2018, Interac earned a Gold in TV\/Cinema for our Mysterious Man commercial, which highlights how far payments technology has come and the possibilities for the future.<\/p>\n

8. Distinguished Payments Professional: Debbie Gamble<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Women in Payments Distinguished Payments Professional Award is awarded to women who have made significant contributions to the payments industry. Among the list of prestigious winners is Debbie Gamble, Chief Officer Innovation Labs & New Ventures, who is acknowledged as a trend-setter, role model, and contributor to the overall positive image of the industry.<\/p>\n

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