Mastercard stories
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Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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payment technologies
Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.
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xMoney Global appoints Siourounis as CEO amid MiCA push
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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financial systems
xMoney Global has appointed Dr. Greg Siourounis as CEO, aiming to revolutionise digital payments with an integrated fiat and crypto platform.
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Yuno introduces Mastercard's Click to Pay for clients
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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payment technologies
Yuno now offers Mastercard's Click to Pay, a secure checkout solution aimed at reducing cart abandonment and enhancing the e-commerce experience.
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Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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payment technologies
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microsoft
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hp
Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.
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Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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surveillance
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.
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Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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uc
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cx
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dei
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reports a 39.1% rise in profit, reaching IDR 3,878 billion, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments.
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CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.
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Booster's Savvy card finalist at Banking Tech Awards
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Booster’s Savvy debit card has been named a finalist in two categories at the Fintech Futures 2024 Banking Tech Awards, competing against major banks.
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Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.
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Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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physical security
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email security
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genai
Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.
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Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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physical security
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email security
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genai
Research by Mastercard reveals nearly a third of New Zealanders and 18% of businesses have fallen victim to deepfake scams, costing millions over the past year.
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Ministry, Indosat, Mastercard Launch Cybersecurity Online Academy
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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malware
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it training
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phishing
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications partners with Indosat and Mastercard to launch an online academy, aiming to enhance cybersecurity skills for 1 million Indonesians.
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dLocal appoints ex-Mastercard exec Carlos Menendez as new COO
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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payment technologies
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mastercard
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board of directors
dLocal appoints Carlos Menendez as new COO, effective immediately, to drive its expansion in high-growth markets. Jacobo Singer remains COO until Dec 2024.
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Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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cleantech
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mastercard
Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.
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Adyen expands into India, sets up tech hub in Bengaluru
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Adyen enters the Indian market with RBI authorisation, launching local payment processing and a Bengaluru tech hub to support digital payment growth.
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Paymentology first to connect Mastercard Cloud Edge across clouds
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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uc
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edge computing
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iot
Paymentology has achieved a milestone by connecting to Mastercard's Cloud Edge, becoming the first to do so via multiple cloud providers.
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Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay in UK
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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encryption
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payment technologies
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cloud services
Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay across the UK and Europe, offering merchants and customers faster, secure checkout experiences.
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PAYSTRAX & Cardstream announce innovative payment partnership
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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mastercard
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visa
FinTech firm PAYSTRAX partners with UK’s Cardstream to enhance cross-border payment solutions, leveraging Cardstream's global gateway for seamless online transactions.
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How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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physical security
As eCommerce expands towards an estimated market value of USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, combining network tokenisation and Click to Pay can help merchants enhance security and convenience, reducing cart abandonment and boosting customer loyalty.
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Research reveals Kiwi travellers' outdated security methods
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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martech
As Kiwis head abroad for warmer weather and events like the Olympics, Mastercard research urges a modern approach to travel security.