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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

Fintech

Mastercard and FD Global launch fintech governance initiative in Australia

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

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023

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Cyber-attacks target 309,000 small businesses with a third facing losses

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

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023

Unified Communications

Mastercard tests tokenization of CBDCs on blockchains

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

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023

Crypto

Change Financial partners with Simply Zibra on AI payments

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

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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

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

Gaming

Mastercard launches unique gaming initiative with G2 Esports & Riot Games

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

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023

Marketing Technologies

Kabuni launches immersive learning platform with 'Learn-to-Earn' model

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023

Fintech

In today's data-driven world, compromising on cybersecurity is not an option

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

By Johan Gerber • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Marketing Technologies

Mastercard, Agoda to enhance B2B payments in travel industry

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

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023

Phishing

Retail most impersonated industry for phishing scams in Q323

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023

Gaming

Mastercard's Gamer Academy tackles gender disparity in global esports industry

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023

Wearables

Littlepay revolutionizes bus payment system in Regional NSW

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023

Marketing Technologies

DUAPAY solution empowers women-led businesses in Fiji

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023

Gaming

Mastercard empowers gaming mentorship ahead of PAX AU

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

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023

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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

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Small Kiwi businesses cut cybersecurity spend despite rising threats

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023

Fintech

Monavate unveils Supply Chain Payments division boosting fintech growth

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023

Marketing Technologies

Oracle and Mastercard partner to streamline B2B payment transactions

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023