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Cybersecurity
What real-time markets can teach us about battling account-to-account fraud

As quickly as near-instant payments have taken off, so too has the corresponding risk of financial fraud. Fighting it must be a team effort. A new white paper explores strategies and makes recommendations to safeguard the integrity of real-time payments.

Commerce
Middle market businesses are a growth engine for the global economy

To understand how we can better meet the needs of middle market businesses globally, Mastercard commissioned research to identify the priorities, pain points and unmet needs of this fast-growing and underserved segment.

Commerce
Optimize retail media network spend with testing

Mastercard commissioned a study with Forrester Consulting to assess the current state of retail media network strategies in the CPG/FMCG industry. Read the 2024 study to explore this research based on 319 CPG marketing leaders across the globe.

Travel
Driving growth with airline ancillaries

From premium seat selection and priority boarding to hotel and car rentals, ancillaries are driving growth for airlines. How can airlines balance ancillaries’ potential to create new revenue streams with the customer experience?

Cybersecurity
The evolution of fraud

The latest edition of The Update goes deep into the evolution of fraud. As cybercriminals advance their tactics at breakneck speed, their success relies on businesses staying in the dark.

Intelligent experiences
A retail renaissance

This issue of Signals explores how emerging technologies and experiences are shaping the future of retail.

FEATURED INSIGHTS

Take a deep dive into the biggest trends that are shaping our industry

EXPERT ANALYSIS

Discover consumer-centric macroeconomic trends from Mastercard and the Economics Institute

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