CARIBPR WIRE FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 06, 2026: iQor Qares, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of iQor, today announced today that its 9th Annual “Swing for a Cause” Charity Golf Tournament raised a record-setting $380,000+ to support employees and their families facing financial hardship worldwide.

Held at the world-renowned Valspar Championship Copperhead Golf Course at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Florida, the event brought together sponsors, partners, and members of the iQor community under iQor’s culture of care to help those when they need it most.

“Every dollar raised represents meaningful support for someone in our iQor community,” said Richard Eychner, Chief Culture Officer at iQor and Chair of iQor Qares. “This event demonstrates the collective commitment of our sponsors, partners, and employees to helping one another in times of need.”

This year’s tournament received support from platinum-level sponsors Exato and Cisco with Verinext, gold-level sponsors Capital One Auto Finance, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Joy Systems, NiCE and LiveVox, Sanas, and Sudolabs, as well as additional sponsors, donors, and participants.

One hundred percent of net proceeds from the tournament fund employee grants, providing financial assistance for medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other life-altering events.

“At a time when I felt vulnerable and unsure of how to move forward, iQor Qares allowed me to focus on healing instead of worrying about how I would get through each month,” said iQor Qares recipient Neliza Fernandez, who received support after a stroke required an extended leave from work.

In 2025, iQor Qares:

• Granted $299,788 to employees in need
• Supported 1,051 employees and their families
• Received contributions from more than 8,600 employees
• Delivered aid across 28 sites in India, Trinidad & Tobago, the Philippines, and the United States
• Provided 60 natural disaster grants

“The place where our house once stood was nothing but mud, scattered debris, and silence. iQor Qares stepped in and gave us relief during our hardest moments and helped us find the strength to rebuild,” said iQor Qares recipient Rhoda Daria, who received assistance following a natural disaster.

Funds raised from the 2026 tournament will expand iQor Qares’ ability to provide assistance to employees globally. For more information or to donate, visit iQorQares.com.

About iQor
iQor is a trusted partner in customer experience solutions for global brands and a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital. With 45,000 employees across 11 countries, iQor combines three decades of expertise with AI-driven innovation to optimize performance across the entire customer lifecycle. Through its three delivery pillars — Grow, CXBPO, and infinityAiQ — iQor delivers scalable solutions that drive acquisition, engagement, and retention. Powered by advanced analytics and a people-first culture, iQor transforms customer interactions into measurable growth. Recognized as a Great Place to Work® and a leader in CX excellence, iQor empowers brands to grow smarter. Learn more at iQor.com.

iQor Qares recauda más de 380.000 dólares en el 9.º torneo anual de golf benéfico

El evento “Swing for a Cause” en el campo Copperhead de Innisbrook apoya a los empleados que enfrentan dificultades financieras en todo el mundo

CARIBPR WIRE, FT. LAUDERDALE, Florida, May 06, 2026:  iQor Qares, la organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) de iQor, anunció hoy que su 9.º torneo benéfico anual de golf “Swing for a Cause” recaudó una cifra récord de más de 380.000 dólares para apoyar a empleados y sus familias que enfrentan dificultades económicas en todo el mundo.

Celebrado en el mundialmente reconocido campo de golf Valspar Championship Copperhead, en Innisbrook en Palm Harbor, Florida, el evento reunió a patrocinadores, socios y miembros de la comunidad iQor, en línea con la cultura de cuidado de iQor para ayudar a quienes más necesitan.

“Cada dólar recaudado representa un apoyo significativo para alguien dentro de nuestra comunidad de iQor”, afirmó Richard Eychner, Chief Culture Officer de iQor y presidente de iQor Qares. “Este evento demuestra el compromiso colectivo de nuestros patrocinadores, socios y empleados para ayudarse mutuamente en momentos de necesidad”.

El torneo de este año contó con el apoyo de los patrocinadores de nivel platino Exato y Cisco con Verinext, patrocinadores de nivel oro como Capital One Auto Finance, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Joy Systems, NiCE y LiveVox, Sanas y Sudolabs, además de otros patrocinadores, donantes y participantes.

El cien por ciento de los ingresos netos del torneo se destina a subvenciones para empleados, proporcionando asistencia financiera en casos de emergencias médicas, desastres naturales y otros eventos que cambian la vida.

“En un momento en el que me sentía vulnerable e insegura sobre cómo seguir adelante, iQor Qares me permitió concentrarme en mi recuperación en lugar de preocuparme por cómo afrontar cada mes”, señaló Neliza Fernandez, beneficiaria de iQor Qares, quien recibió apoyo tras sufrir un derrame cerebral que requirió una licencia prolongada.

En 2025, iQor Qares:

• Otorgó 299.788 dólares a empleados necesitados
• Apoyó a 1.051 empleados y sus familias
• Recibió contribuciones de más de 8.600 empleados
• Brindó ayuda en 28 centros en India, Trinidad y Tobago, Filipinas y Estados Unidos
• Otorgó 60 subvenciones por desastres naturales

“El lugar donde se encontraba nuestra casa, no era más que barro, escombros dispersos y silencio. iQor Qares intervino y nos brindó alivio en nuestros momentos más difíciles, ayudándonos a encontrar la fuerza para reconstruir”, comentó Rhoda Daria, beneficiaria de iQor Qares tras un desastre natural.

Los fondos recaudados en el torneo de 2026 ampliarán la capacidad de iQor Qares para ofrecer asistencia a empleados a nivel global. Para más información o para donar, visite iQorQares.com.

Acerca de iQor
iQor es un socio de confianza en soluciones de experiencia del cliente para marcas globales y una empresa del portafolio de Mill Point Capital. Con 45.000 empleados en 11 países, iQor combina tres décadas de experiencia con innovación impulsada por IA para optimizar el desempeño a lo largo de todo el ciclo de vida del cliente. A través de sus tres pilares de entrega —Grow, CXBPO e infinityAiQ—, iQor ofrece soluciones escalables que impulsan la adquisición, el compromiso y la retención. Impulsada por analítica avanzada y una cultura centrada en las personas, iQor transforma las interacciones con los clientes en crecimiento medible. Reconocida como Great Place to Work® y líder en excelencia en CX, iQor ayuda a las marcas a crecer de forma más inteligente. Para más información visite, iQor.com.

CaribPR Wire, HAMILTON, Bermuda, Thurs. Oct. 28, 2021: Moving toward a world beyond cash, Mastercard is partnering with Butterfield to bring its cardholders a fully contactless payment experience at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, an official PGA TOUR event that will be held at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, October 25 to 31.

In addition to contactless acceptance at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Butterfield Mastercard cardholders will enjoy exclusive opportunities, which will make their experience and attendance to the event a priceless one. With this partnership, Mastercard demonstrates its continued commitment to provide consumers with Priceless experiences that bring fans closer to the action and to see the world’s best golfers compete.  “Alongside our partners at Butterfield, we’re committed to celebrating and supporting the shared passions of our communities and are thrilled to provide the resources needed to help Bermuda continue to thrive in an increasingly contactless world,” said Marcelo Tangioni, president of Mastercard’s Caribbean Division.

Technology has taken a front seat in our world due to the unexpected arrival of COVID-19. In this new world, Bermuda is leading the way as one of the world’s first countries that has eliminated the use of paper notes, choosing to go totally contactless. In 2018, Bermuda began the process of adding the “tap-and-go” technology, to enhance card security and give customers a quicker checkout process.  Card usage is high in general in the Caribbean region, especially in Barbados and Puerto Rico; while mobile payments were already gaining traction in 2020 and now have increased widely in markets such as the Bahamas, according to data provided by Finextra.

As a result of the challenges presented by COVID-19, consumers are adopting new payment habits at an accelerated pace, according to the Mastercard New Payment Index conducted in 18 countries, including several markets in Latin America and the Caribbean region. The study shows nearly 90% of in-person transactions globally take place at a contactless-enabled merchant, and nearly all merchant categories saw an increase in contactless transactions as a share of total in-person transactions year-over-year in the first quarter of 2021.

Using contactless payment methods while at sports events, such as golf, is especially convenient, as it reduces the inconvenience of carrying cash, including having to purchase local currency (if applicable), carrying large amounts of cash, or running out of cash in a restaurant, golf facility or other.  Places such as Bermuda that have adopted this method early – the first country to formally adopt a non-paper money economy will be Sweden in 2023—are positioned to attract technology-oriented, savvy, and affluent tourists to enjoy their sports events.

For more information about the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, please visit www.bermudachampionship.com. For more information about Mastercard and its technology-driven solutions for customers who are seeking priceless experience, please visit www.mastercard.com.

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About Mastercard (NYSE:MA)
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

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About Butterfield Bermuda Championship

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is an annual stop on the PGA TOUR. To date, the tournament has raised over $400,000 for local charities. This is the first PGA TOUR event ever held in Bermuda, highlighted by a field that includes a minimum of four Bermudians who qualify to compete via a Local Qualifying event. Scheduled for October 28 to 31 at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, the 2021 Butterfield Bermuda Championship will feature a field of 132 players, 72 holes of stroke play and a purse of US $6.5 million. This official FedEx Cup event will showcase Bermuda to the world with 14 hours of live Golf Channel broadcast. For more information, visit bermudachampionship.com and connect with the tournament on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.