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Kiwis need to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales
Marketing Technologies

Kiwis need to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales

Mastercard urges Kiwis to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales, releasing a guide to help shoppers avoid fraud as online shopping surges.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Kiwi company selected for global startup programme
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi company selected for global startup programme

AI software firm Aider has been named as one of 10 startups to take part in Mastercard's Start Path programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Auckland AI startup set for success in New York
Marketing Technologies

Auckland AI startup set for success in New York

Auckland-based AI software company Aider will make New York its home over the next six months, after winning a spot in the Mastercard Start Path programme.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

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TradeWindow and Mastercard collaboration set to strengthen cross-border trade relations
Fintech

TradeWindow and Mastercard collaboration set to strengthen cross-border trade relations

TradeWindow has partnered with Mastercard in a bid to increase access to trade finance and simplify cross-border payments.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Mastercard: Digital resilience and experience spending key trends for 2022
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard: Digital resilience and experience spending key trends for 2022

Shifts in savings, economic growth, leisure travel recovery, and consumer spending are highlighted in the Mastercard Economics Institute's Economy 2022 report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Mastercard's new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups
Crypto

Mastercard's new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups

Mastercard has announced its latest Start Path global start-up engagement program supporting digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online
Fintech

COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online

COVID-19 drove a surge in online retail spending, with an additional $900bn globally, making up $1 in every $5 spent, according to Mastercard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world

Mastercard has developed Enhanced Contactless (Ecos) specifications to future-proof contactless payments and ensure high levels of security and convenience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021
Mastercard launches resource site to support digital transformation of SMEs
Digital Transformation

Mastercard launches resource site to support digital transformation of SMEs

Mastercard launches Digital Acceleration for Small Businesses microsite to aid recovery from the pandemic and promote digitalization.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Mastercard ups the digital payments game with latest launch
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard ups the digital payments game with latest launch

Mastercard has launched its Cloud Tap on Phone payment technology, and the first live pilot of its Cloud Point of Sale acceptance technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Mastercard and Ethoca look out for ANZ retailers with support package
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard and Ethoca look out for ANZ retailers with support package

Mastercard and Ethoca launch a free fraud prevention package for Australian and New Zealand retailers, offering Ethoca Alerts until 31 July 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns

Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Tap-and-go paywave payments the new norm in a COVID-19 world, Mastercard research shows
Marketing Technologies

Tap-and-go paywave payments the new norm in a COVID-19 world, Mastercard research shows

Consumer polling by Mastercard showed a significant majority of consumers were using the technology during February and March.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020
COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200

New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Mastercard extends free access to STEM curriculum for girls
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard extends free access to STEM curriculum for girls

Mastercard and education firm Scholastic have expanded free access to Mastercard's STEM curriculum designed for 8-12 year-old girls.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs
Marketing Technologies

NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs

New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2019
OpenText and Mastercard partner dominate financial processes market
Data Analytics

OpenText and Mastercard partner dominate financial processes market

OpenText and Mastercard have joined forces to digitise financial processes in global supply chains, starting with the automotive sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

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