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Mastercard introduces fraud-fighting checkout upgrade
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard introduces fraud-fighting checkout upgrade

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Melbourne's grand slam boosts local business sales
Marketing Technologies

Melbourne's grand slam boosts local business sales

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Mastercard stories

Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay in UK
Encryption

Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay in UK

Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay across the UK and Europe, offering merchants and customers faster, secure checkout experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
Customer Experience

How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience

As eCommerce surges towards a projected USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, merchants and payment providers must enhance security and convenience to reduce cart abandonment.

By Jukka Yliuntinen • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study
Fintech

Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study

Bank fraud is projected to reach USD $48 billion globally by 2029, a 153% surge, driven by evolving AI tactics, says Juniper Research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Conferma welcomes fintech expert Kriya Patel as Non-Executive Director
Fintech

Conferma welcomes fintech expert Kriya Patel as Non-Executive Director

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

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
SAP Concur & Mastercard unite for streamlined expense process
Marketing Technologies

SAP Concur & Mastercard unite for streamlined expense process

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Liz Oakes joins Mangopay's board as Non-Executive Director
Fintech

Liz Oakes joins Mangopay's board as Non-Executive Director

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Mastercard's Dynamic Yield launches AI tool Shopping Muse for personalised retail experience
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard's Dynamic Yield launches AI tool Shopping Muse for personalised retail experience

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Mastercard stories

Research reveals Kiwi travellers' outdated security methods
EduTech

Research reveals Kiwi travellers' outdated security methods

As Kiwis head abroad for warmer weather and events like the Olympics, Mastercard research urges a modern approach to travel security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador
Marketing Technologies

Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador

Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch
Software-as-a-Service

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada to launch BlueAccess, a credit card promoting financial inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and those with poor credit history.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Manchester fintech Conferma gains Great Place to Work status
Unified Communications

Manchester fintech Conferma gains Great Place to Work status

Conferma wins Great Place to Work certification, validating its innovative and inclusive culture. The Manchester fintech aims for continued growth and excellence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA
Marketing Technologies

Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison registers strong Q1 2024 performance with a 15.8% YoY revenue surge, robust EBITDA growth, and a notable profit increase.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Emerge disrupts New Zealand banking with SME platform
Fintech

Emerge disrupts New Zealand banking with SME platform

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

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Data Analytics

SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Mastercard partners with King Kapisi to honour decade-long Kiwi businesses
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard partners with King Kapisi to honour decade-long Kiwi businesses

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

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023