MasterCard Morning Brew: Going Cashless and Clicking Against Cancer
December 12, 2012 Cashless momentum is picking up strength around the world. Merchants and consumers are embracing e-commerce for the ease and security it offers. In this edition of MasterCard Morning Brew, learn how to ‘click and be generous‘; get a sneak peek of our newest Cashless Pioneer; and hear about new research done by MasterCard Advisors that …
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As the European Commission considers which route to take to achieve its objective of advancing electronic payments throughout the EU, including the possibility to introduce new interchange legislation, it needs to tread carefully… It is widely recognized that electronic payments make our lives easier. Merchants, consumers and governments all see benefits in speed and in …
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MasterCard Morning Brew: Cash, Commerce, and Contactless Cabins
December 5, 2012MasterCard teams up and with Comviva and Tutuka in Africa where 70% to 80% of the population doesn’t have access to formal banking services. It’s a result of a global initiative called, the MasterCard Mobile Money Partnership Program. Meantime, PayPass expands on the ground and in the air. MasterCard Advisors shows us why cash makes the naughty list . …
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I like to shop, don’t you? Now, have you ever tried to buy something on your mobile by using the web browser with that tiny screen? If you have shopped this way, I am sure you agree, the experience could be better. Luckily, for all us shopaholics, there is another way. Some clever businesses are …
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Could Using Too Much Cash Put You on the Naughty List this Year
November 30, 2012Have you ever stopped to think: “Is There Such a Thing as Having Too Much Cash?” Being new to MasterCard my first reaction was an obvious No. But then as I delved into the findings of this provocative piece of new research by MasterCard Advisors, it’s intriguing insights stopped me in my tracks – who …
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