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Finance & Economics

MEI Forecasts 3.2% Global GDP Growth in 2025 Fuled by Shifts in Monetary and Fiscal Policies

The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) predicts a global GDP growth of 3.2% in 2025, driven by robust U.S., Indian, and GCC economies, with moderate growth in Europe and Latin America.

Fintech & Ecommerce

TD Bank Joins Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition to Boost Reforestation Efforts in Canada

TD Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition, has introduced a standout initiative allowing MBNA cardholders to support reforestation efforts in Canada.

Fintech & Ecommerce

ADB Partners Mastercard to Boost Financing for MSMEs

ADB and Mastercard share a common goal to foster inclusive economic growth, particularly in developing economies where MSMEs are the backbone of the business ecosystem.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Offers Immersive Shopping Experiences to Boost Canadian SMBs

Mastercard is launching a festive shopping initiative in Fort Langley, B.C., where immersive interactive experiences will amuse customers and support local small businesses (SMBs).

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard and Fundbot to Speed B2B Payment Flows

Mastercard will implement partnerships with Fundbot, a fintech company based in the United Arab Emirates that finances supply chains.

News

Canadian Holiday Sales to Increase 2.2% This Season

Mastercard SpendingPulse reveals encouraging signs for Canadian holiday retail sales, with several factors enhancing consumers’ purchasing power.

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Mastercard to Phase Out Manual Card and Password Entry by 2030

Mastercard envisions the future of e-commerce without manual entries of physical card numbers, passwords or one-time codes needed for secure purchases.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Allies With Buna Cross-Border Arab Payment System

Mastercard has joined Buna, the Arab Regional Payment System, to enable faster, more affordable cross-border payments in and out of the MENA region.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Pay Local to Enable Card-Based Payments Via Local Digital Wallets

Mastercard Pay Local extends digital payment access to over 35 million merchants in Asia Pacific and other regions, enhancing payment options for both local consumers and international travellers.

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Mastercard and NatWest Launch Virtual Card Payment Tool for Businesses

Mastercard and NatWest have joined forces to launch a mobile virtual card payment tool.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Digital Assistant Tool

Mastercard’s new in-house AI capabilities include a chat-based assistant, source management, and learning improvements with human feedback.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Expands Product Express Platform for Card Issuance

Mastercard is expanding its Product Express platform across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and additional markets in Latin America, enabling fintechs to launch card programs with speed, simplicity, and full transparency.

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Mastercard Launches Move Commercial Payments for Near Real-Time Cross-Border Transactions

The newly introduced Mastercard Move Commercial Payments solution is designed to streamline operations, enhance liquidity management, lower counterparty risk, and offer comprehensive visibility for banks and their clients.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard and ASEAN Foundation to Launch Cyber Resilience Program

ASEAN Foundation, an intergovernmental organisation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), partnered with Mastercard to improve the cyber resilience of public sector entities and SMEs.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Expands Tech Hub Ecosystem With New Campus in India

Mastercard Pune tech hub in India will focus on areas like cybersecurity, data analytics, and AI-driven solutions and play a key role in supporting Mastercard’s global operations and enhancing its digital infrastructure.

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Citi to Enable Cross-Border Payments to Mastercard Debit Cards

The combination of Citi WorldLink Payment Services and Mastercard Move offering will add speed, security, and transparency for cross-border transfers in 14 supported markets.