Mastercard stories - Page 3

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.

Change Financial will provide Mastercard card issuing to Simply Zibra, an AI-driven digital wallet that helps consumers get the most out of their money.

The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.

Mastercard has partnered with Vodafone Fiji to provide a new way of paying in-store and online, both at home and abroad, with the launch of M-PAiSA Mastercard.

Linking any Mastercard card to the Alipay digital wallet makes e-payments in China easier, linking merchants with international visitors seamlessly.

Tie-up offers MPGS customers access to Vesta’s Payment Guarantee and Payment Protect solutions, resulting in higher transaction approval rates.

Mastercard has announced it is accelerating efforts to remove first–use PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028.

Fintech and payments as a service provider, Change has bolstered its expansion into the New Zealand market, signing Credit Union Auckland.

The collaboration provides PXP Financial’s customers with safe, compliant and efficient cross-border payments and international transfers.