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Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
Biometrics

Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia

Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
SAP Concur boosts AI to revolutionise travel management
Digital Transformation

SAP Concur boosts AI to revolutionise travel management

SAP Concur has unveiled innovative AI-driven enhancements for travel and expense management, including Joule integration and a partnership with American Express.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Vespia partners with Mastercard to streamline onboarding
Payment Technologies

Vespia partners with Mastercard to streamline onboarding

Vespia has partnered with Mastercard to enhance merchant onboarding across multiple regions, aiming to streamline processes and cut onboarding times by up to 90%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
Generative AI

Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes

Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
xMoney Global appoints Siourounis as CEO amid MiCA push
Crypto

xMoney Global appoints Siourounis as CEO amid MiCA push

xMoney Global has appointed Dr. Greg Siourounis as CEO, aiming to revolutionise digital payments with an integrated fiat and crypto platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Yuno introduces Mastercard's Click to Pay for clients
Customer Experience

Yuno introduces Mastercard's Click to Pay for clients

Yuno now offers Mastercard's Click to Pay, a secure checkout solution aimed at reducing cart abandonment and enhancing the eCommerce experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service
Surveillance

Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service

Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts
Unified Communications

Indosat reports 11.6% revenue increase, bolsters AI efforts

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reports a 39.1% rise in profit, reaching IDR 3,878 billion, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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

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Exclusive: How WorldFirst's new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge
Fintech

Exclusive: How WorldFirst's new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge

WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain
Fintech

HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain

HiQi partners with Ecommpay to enhance app payments in Portugal and Spain, enabling faster, compliant top-ups with diverse payment options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Ampverse launches Pixel division for virtual brand engagement
Gaming

Ampverse launches Pixel division for virtual brand engagement

Ampverse Group has launched Pixel, a new division aimed at enhancing gaming communities and connecting brands in Southeast Asia and the Gulf States.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award
Payment Technologies

Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award

Ecommpay has been named a finalist in the ICA Compliance Awards Europe 2025 for its innovative Risk Control Management System developed with Cable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Ecommpay wins top award for payments innovation in 2025
Fintech

Ecommpay wins top award for payments innovation in 2025

Ecommpay has clinched the Payments Innovation of the Year title at the FStech Awards 2025 for its pioneering global payments platform, enhancing user experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
DCS Innov launches iChange multi-currency debit card
Fintech

DCS Innov launches iChange multi-currency debit card

DCS Innov has unveiled iChange, a Platinum Debit Mastercard with a multi-currency wallet, enhancing spending flexibility for global travellers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs
Supply Chain

Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs

Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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