Mastercard stories - Page 6
NZ named a ‘digitally elite’ economy in new research
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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The Digital Evolution Index research tracks progress countries have made since 2014 in developing digital economies and integrating connectivity.
Tap & go: Mastercard deploys contactless payments on Sydney ferries
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Commuters sail swiftly as Sydney ferries introduce a new tap-and-go payment option with Mastercard, streamlining travel for locals and tourists.
Major fintech funding round highlights importance of Asia-Australia connections
Fri, 5th May 2017
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Airwallex held what is believed to be the biggest Series A capital raise for any Australian non-lending fintech company, backed by Asian investors.
Australian international payments fintech secures $13m in Series A funding
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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Airwallex, an Aussie fintech, bags $13m to propel its global payment revolution, attracting heavyweights like Tencent and Mastercard.
Subway may soon be ordered by a single Messenger emoji
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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If ordering subs from Facebook Messenger isn’t a clear indicator of the advancement of civilization, then I don’t know what is.
Could Mastercard's innovation pipeline be the answer to cyber security?
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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Kiwis urged to think about online security as Connect Smart Week begins, with 66% of New Zealanders regularly shopping online.
Mastercard searching for Kiwi startup collaboration partners
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Mastercard is looking for Kiwi startups to collaborate with and help scale their businesses through their startup engagement programme, Start Path.
Kiwis ditch cash, embrace digital payments
Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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Almost half of New Zealanders expect cash to be obsolete in ten years, with mobile payments and wearables taking over.
Come 2016, contactless payments will reach 200M
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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The number of mobile wallets using contactless technology is expected to reach 200 million by the end of 2016, representing growth of 100% since 2014.
8 ways to stay safer when shopping online
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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With Connect Smart Week launching today, MasterCard is encouraging Kiwis to protect themselves when shopping online.
Practical tips to keep yourself safe from cybercriminals
Wed, 20th May 2015
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With cybercriminals always looking for new ways to scam consumers and Kiwis increasingly shopping online, Mastercard offers up some safety tips.
Mega's legal guns shoot down claims of 'content theft'
Fri, 15th May 2015
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Mega, the file storage firm, has hit back at claims it profits from 'content theft' in a report calling the allegations 'defamatory'.
Technology: Fundamentally changing the way we shop
Tue, 12th May 2015
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MasterCard report shows technology is fundamentally altering the way consumers shop, travel and engage with service providers.
Kiwis want more information before buying in to digital wallets
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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New Zealanders are shopping online, but many are not fully utilizing digital wallets, according to MasterCard.
Kiwis finally showing a bit of trust in tap and go payments
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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Kiwis are increasingly tapping into contactless payments, with 36% favouring the swift 'Tap and Go' at supermarkets, per MasterCard.
In-store purchasing still winning with Kiwi Christmas shoppers
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Kiwis are still looking to do the bulk of their Christmas shopping with local retailers, despite being keen online shoppers.
Snapchat jumps in to the peer-to-peer payment ring
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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Snapchat has partnered with Square to launch Snapcash, a feature that allows uses to quickly message money to each other.
Banks to go to war in mobile payment battle
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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Several major banks are gearing up to release their own mobile payment apps, which could prove a major competitor for Apple Pay and competing products.
Apple Pay will change the way you buy everything
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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The technology means retailers will be able to accept payments via smartphones, and one day people may be able to exchange money using only their phones.
Tap and go with your mobile phone thanks to Westpac
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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Westpac launches mobile PayTag, turning any phone into a 'tap and go' card for speedy, secure transactions, reshaping how we pay.