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Mastercard and PWR to provide next generation of streamers with mentoring from Australia’s top gaming content creators

Ahead of PAX Australia in Melbourne, Mastercard has partnered with gaming icons, Lachlan Power and Kathleen ‘Loserfruit’ Belsten, and global gaming organization, PWR to create Priceless Experiences that will see the pair team up to mentor 250 aspiring content creators…

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New Mastercard research shows Canadian small business owners need additional support to effectively prevent, recover from cyber attacks

Cybercrime in Canada has increased over 600 per cent since the start of the pandemic and small businesses are particularly vulnerable. Ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, Mastercard surveyed small business owners across Canada who said they struggle to invest in cybersecurity…

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Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. retail sales expected to grow 3.7%* this holiday season

This holiday season, running November 1 through December 24, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive are expected to increase 3.7% year-over-year (YOY), according to Mastercard SpendingPulse™. The anticipated growth in retail in the U.S. reinforces continued consumer resilience. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store…

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Financial flexibility disappearing for Canadians as rising costs continue to hammer savings – RBC poll

The impact inflation continues to have on the lives of Canadians has them feeling unsettled about their day-to-day spending and saving options and their future financial security, according to the RBC 2023 Financial Flexibility Poll. Three of the harsh financial realities…

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A Night Like No Other! Ontario Science Centre’s RBC Innovators Ball Celebrates STEM Learning on November 2

Let’s celebrate and support a world of wonder, curiosity and innovation! Enjoy a spectacular night of science at the Ontario Science Centre’s RBC Innovators Ball on Thursday, November 2, 2023. RBC’s Chief Risk Officer, Graeme Hepworth, joins as the new Chair of this longstanding…

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Meet PlusOne, Prosus’s new Generative AI tool accelerating how our portfolio companies collaborate and innovate

Here at Prosus, we know that understanding where and how to deploy advanced AI tools is more than beneficial — it’s crucial to day-to-day business. While many companies are just embarking on their AI journey, we’re building on a strong foundation. We’ve dedicated…

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Blackstone Integrates Leading Credit and Insurance Businesses to Form Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI) in Push Toward Next $1 Trillion

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today the integration of its market-leading corporate credit, asset-based finance, and insurance groups into a single new unit, Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI). Credit and Insurance is Blackstone’s fastest-growing segment – more than doubling to $295 billion…

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Dynamic Yield positioned highest in execution and furthest in vision in 2023 Gartner magic quadrant for personalization engines

Dynamic Yield by Mastercard,announced it has been positioned both highest and furthest in the 2023 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Personalization Engines* based on its ability to execute and completeness of vision. This marks the third consecutive year that the company has…

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Mastercard and Paysend expand global collaboration to enhance cross-border payments for SMEs

Mastercard and Paysend, a UK-based fintech, have today expanded their collaboration to enhance cross-border payments for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are increasingly looking for ways to send money or pay vendors across the globe quickly and securely. While…

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Xbox to launch the Xbox Mastercard, its first-ever credit card in the U.S., issued by Barclays

On 11th september,Xbox, Barclays and Mastercard announced the Xbox Mastercard, Xbox’s first-ever co-branded credit card in the United States. The no annual fee card provides players with best-of-both-worlds value they need for gaming and everyday purchases, including points to redeem…

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