Mastercard stories

Virtual payments leader Conferma boosts its strategic expansion plan, appointing seasoned fintech executive Kriya Patel as new Non-Executive Director amid significant company rebranding.

Emerge, a disruptive platform aimed at revolutionising New Zealand's business banking landscape, has launched.

Mastercard introduces its tokenised 'Click to Pay' system in Australia, aiming to thwart up to 90% of the country's payment card fraud.

SAP Concur and Mastercard join forces to simplify expense processes, integrating transactions on corporate cards into Concur Expense to enhance user experience and compliance adherence.

SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.

Melbourne's fashion and experience retailers stand to benefit from a predicted 12.6% rise in sales during the 2024 grand slam.

Liz Oakes, former Mastercard executive and payments industry veteran, joins the board of Mangopay, the payment infrastructure provider, as Non-Executive Director, as the firm embarks on a growth phase across Europe.

Mastercard partners with Kiwi music star King Kapisi to reward New Zealand's small businesses operating for over a decade.

Mastercard's Dynamic Yield unveils Shopping Muse, an AI tool providing bespoke retail experiences through personalised product recommendations.

Mastercard debuts its first gaming initiative, the 'Gamer Academy', in collaboration with G2 Esports and Riot Games.

Mastercard and FD Global Connections have launched a governance and risk management scheme for Australian fintechs.

EdTech firm Kabuni introduces Kabuni WIZARD, an immersive learning platform with a unique 'Learn-to-Earn' model for youths.

As the global financial ecosystem expands, it's getting harder for organisations to navigate the maze of cyber risks alone.

Over 130,000 small businesses in New Zealand have faced cybersecurity issues, but reduced expenditure due to cost pressures, says Mastercard.

Alarmingly, 309,000 small businesses have been targeted by cyber-attacks, with a third reporting financial losses.

Mastercard and Agoda have broadened their collaboration in an effort to modernise B2B transactions within the travel and tourism industry.

The latest Brand Phishing Report reveals retail was the most impersonated industry last quarter with Walmart topping the list.

Cambridge fintech Monavate boosts growth with the launch of a Supply Chain Payments division, helmed by Anant Patel.

Mastercard unveils global initiative, Mastercard Gamer Academy, in a bid to improve diversity in esports and gaming.

Mastercard is testing the tokenisation of Central Bank Digital Currencies on various blockchains, enabling secure transactions between different blockchains.

Littlepay links with Transport for NSW to replace paper tickets with contactless payments on Dubbo, Bathurst buses.

Mastercard and partners have launched a new mobile payment acceptance solution to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs in Fiji.

Mastercard has partnered with gaming icons Lachlan Power and Kathleen Loserfruit to mentor 250 content creators ahead of PAX Australia.

Oracle partners with Mastercard to streamline B2B payment transactions, aiming to simplify fiscal mechanisms via Fusion Cloud ERP.