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Mastercard and Ant back effort to get a billion people to take green action

Mastercard, Ant Group and BBVA are among the big-name financial and technology firms backing a new global partnership designed to encourage green consumer behaviour.

28 June 2021

News/identity

EBAday 2021: Payments leaders race to perfect digital identity solutions

The European Commission recently announced its plans to deliver a digital identity and wallet framework in a matter of years. Stating that “there is no time to lose”, the Commission is urging member states and the private sector to work in collaboration to deliver its first toolbox by September 2022.

25 June 2021

News/startups

Mastercard invests in card tech startup Deserve

Deserve, a provider of bespoke white label mobile-centric API and SDK-based credit card technology, has raised $50 million in a Series D funding round joint-led by Mastercard.

24 June 2021

Company announcement/sustainable

Mastercard joins FCLTGlobal

Mastercard has joined FCLTGlobal as the non-profit’s latest member.

24 June 2021

News/inclusion

Unizest launches account for overseas workers in the UK

The Unizest brand has been relaunched, working with job recruiters to offer overseas workers in the UK an electronic current account.

24 June 2021

Company announcement/startups

Bilt partners Mastercard for on card for rent payments

Bilt Rewards, the new renter loyalty program launched by an alliance of the country’s top real estate owners, and Mastercard today announced a multifaceted partnership to launch the Bilt Mastercard.

22 June 2021

News/payments

UK and Nordics lead the way in Open Banking readiness

The UK and Nordics are best placed to make the most of Open Banking thanks to a high number of bank APIs, progressive regulators, and consumer readiness, according to a study conducted across ten European countries by Mastercard.

18 June 2021

Company announcement/payments

Mastercard blockchain to bring visibility to cattle supply chain in Zimbabwe

E-Livestock Global today launched a first-of-its kind solution powered by Mastercard’s blockchain-based Provenance solution, empowering Zimbabwean farmers to prove the origin and health records of their cattle, while reducing risks to buyers.

17 June 2021

Company announcement/payments

IPS Bahrain obtains Mastercard issuing and acquiring principal customer licence

International Payment Services B.S.C (IPS), a Bahrain-based leading third-party processor and payment service provider, has obtained the Mastercard Issuing and Acquiring Principal Customer License.

14 June 2021

Company announcement/identity

Mastercard completes acquisitiion of Ekata

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Ekata, a leading provider of identity verification services that help businesses make more informed decisions during online account opening, payments and a variety of other digital interactions.

11 June 2021

Company announcement/startups

Mastercard introduces new Start Path programme for minority-owned enterprises

Venture capitalists invest less than 3 percent of funding to Black founders, resulting in fewer success stories. Mastercard today announced the launch of a new Start Path track dedicated to supporting traditionally underrepresented fintech founders as the company continues its work to ensure minority led startups have access to the funding necessary to scale.

09 June 2021

Company announcement/security

Biometric identity fintech FinGo accesses Mastercard Payment Gateway Services

FinGo, the fintech behind the world’s first biometric identity authentication and payments platform, has entered a strategic partnership with Mastercard.

09 June 2021