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CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK
Payment Technologies

CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK

CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions
Physical Security

Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
dLocal appoints ex-Mastercard exec Carlos Menendez as new COO
Payment Technologies

dLocal appoints ex-Mastercard exec Carlos Menendez as new COO

dLocal appoints Carlos Menendez as new COO, effective immediately, to drive its expansion in high-growth markets. Jacobo Singer remains COO until Dec 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Paymentology first to connect Mastercard Cloud Edge across clouds
Unified Communications

Paymentology first to connect Mastercard Cloud Edge across clouds

Paymentology has achieved a milestone by connecting to Mastercard's Cloud Edge, becoming the first to do so via multiple cloud providers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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

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Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
Ransomware

Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments

Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
Physical Security

Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals

Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app
Payment Technologies

Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app

Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Adyen expands into India, sets up tech hub in Bengaluru
Risk & Compliance

Adyen expands into India, sets up tech hub in Bengaluru

Adyen enters the Indian market with RBI authorisation, launching local payment processing and a Bengaluru tech hub to support digital payment growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
PAYSTRAX & Cardstream announce innovative payment partnership
Payment Technologies

PAYSTRAX & Cardstream announce innovative payment partnership

FinTech firm PAYSTRAX partners with UK's Cardstream to enhance cross-border payment solutions, leveraging Cardstream's global gateway for seamless online transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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
Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption
Fintech

Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption

The fourth edition of FinTech Australia's Open Banking Ecosystem Map shows a 165% rise in Consumer Data Right adoption, supported by Mastercard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 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