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Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service
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Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.
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Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reports a 39.1% rise in profit, reaching IDR 3,878 billion, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments.
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CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK
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CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.
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Booster's Savvy card finalist at Banking Tech Awards
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Booster’s Savvy debit card has been named a finalist in two categories at the Fintech Futures 2024 Banking Tech Awards, competing against major banks.
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Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
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Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.
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Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
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Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.
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Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions
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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.
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Ministry, Indosat, Mastercard Launch Cybersecurity Online Academy
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications partners with Indosat and Mastercard to launch an online academy, aiming to enhance cybersecurity skills for 1 million Indonesians.
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dLocal appoints ex-Mastercard exec Carlos Menendez as new COO
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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dLocal appoints Carlos Menendez as new COO, effective immediately, to drive its expansion in high-growth markets. Jacobo Singer remains COO until Dec 2024.
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Marqeta partners with Zero for eco-friendly UK finance app
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Marqeta partners with Zero to launch an eco-friendly UK finance app targeting Gen-Z and Millennials, promoting sustainable spending and climate-positive actions.
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Adyen expands into India, sets up tech hub in Bengaluru
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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Adyen enters the Indian market with RBI authorisation, launching local payment processing and a Bengaluru tech hub to support digital payment growth.
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Paymentology first to connect Mastercard Cloud Edge across clouds
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Paymentology has achieved a milestone by connecting to Mastercard's Cloud Edge, becoming the first to do so via multiple cloud providers.
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Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay in UK
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay across the UK and Europe, offering merchants and customers faster, secure checkout experiences.
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PAYSTRAX & Cardstream announce innovative payment partnership
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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FinTech firm PAYSTRAX partners with UK’s Cardstream to enhance cross-border payment solutions, leveraging Cardstream's global gateway for seamless online transactions.
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How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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As eCommerce expands towards an estimated market value of USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, combining network tokenisation and Click to Pay can help merchants enhance security and convenience, reducing cart abandonment and boosting customer loyalty.
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Research reveals Kiwi travellers' outdated security methods
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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As Kiwis head abroad for warmer weather and events like the Olympics, Mastercard research urges a modern approach to travel security.
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Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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The fourth edition of FinTech Australia's Open Banking Ecosystem Map shows a 165% rise in Consumer Data Right adoption, supported by Mastercard.
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Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.
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Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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Bank fraud is projected to reach USD $48 billion globally by 2029, a 153% surge, driven by evolving AI tactics, says Juniper Research.
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ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch
Thu, 30th May 2024
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commerce systems
ZORRZ partners with SaaScada to launch BlueAccess, a credit card promoting financial inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and those with poor credit history.