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Gen Z is demanding personalization, transparency and digital-first solutions when it comes to managing their money.

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Rewriting the script: A new vision for giving with Viola Davis

Philanthropy is evolving — shaped by lived experience, cultural influence and a deeper commitment to justice. At the 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit, award-winning actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author Viola Davis joined her husband Julius Tennon, president of JuVee Productions, and Shamina Singh, the president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, to explore what it means to give with purpose, how storytelling can shift power and perception, and how today’s changemakers are challenging traditional models of generosity to build something more inclusive, authentic, and impactful.

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Mastercard and PayPal to partner on Mastercard One Credential to supercharge choice at checkout

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Deutsche Bank and Mastercard partner to Power Merchant Solutions with open banking payments

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One year in, Mastercard’s checkout transformation gains ground across Europe

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Mastercard unveils Small Business Navigator to empower U.S. entrepreneurs with smarter, safer growth

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