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Mastercard Incorporated reports developments tied to its global digital payments network, financial results, investor events, customer partnerships, and payments research. The company supports digital payment choices in more than 200 countries and territories, using its technology, partnerships, and networks to serve consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments.
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Mastercard celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month by expanding its partnership with CNote, committing $20 million to the CNote Promise Account. This initiative aims to support women- and minority-owned businesses and underserved communities across the U.S. Funds will be allocated to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other initiatives aimed at closing the racial wealth gap. Additionally, Mastercard will host its second annual Small Business Summit online to provide resources and mentorship to small business owners.
Mastercard has partnered with IDEMIA and MatchMove to pilot a biometric card in Asia that uses fingerprints for transaction authorization. The card, named F.CODE Easy, enhances user convenience by eliminating the need for PINs or signatures, thereby increasing security and reducing touch points. It stores biometric data securely on the card itself, not in a central database, and is powered by energy harvested from payment terminals. The pilot program will commence in Q4 2023, involving employees from all three companies as users and demonstrators.
Mastercard has announced the expansion of its Priceless Planet Coalition, adding new global partners including Barclays Bank US, HSBC, and American Airlines. This coalition aims to combat climate change by restoring 100 million trees within five years. An Advisory Committee composed of leading climate experts has been established to oversee these initiatives. Additionally, Mastercard is focusing on embedding sustainability into its business practices, including offering environmentally conscious solutions and promoting donations through its platform.
Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with Stride, a portable benefits platform for independent workers, to offer affordable health, dental, and vision benefits via its payment network. This marks a significant step in enhancing benefits accessibility for gig workers, with options tailored for specific users. Among the initial users are Mobility Capital Finance and Jobble. The initiative supports the upcoming Open Enrollment Period, offering health insurance plans that can cost under $75 per month. The partnership reflects Mastercard’s commitment to financial inclusion for the gig economy.
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) will release its third-quarter 2020 financial results on October 28, 2020. The results will be discussed during a conference call scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access the financial results on the company's website, where an alert will be issued to notify when the earnings materials are available. A replay of the call will be accessible for 30 days, and a live webcast will also be provided.
Mastercard's Girls4Tech™ program has achieved its goal of educating one million girls and aims to expand this to five million by 2025. Launched in 2014, the initiative emphasizes STEM education, including careers in fraud detection and cybersecurity. The program has partnered with organizations like Discovery Education to reach 1.6 million girls by 2023 and has introduced new topics like artificial intelligence. It addresses the confidence gap among females in STEM through mentorship and curriculum enhancements.
Mastercard has announced the expansion of its digital giving platform, Mastercard Donate, allowing customers to round up purchases for donations to their chosen charities. This initiative responds to a surge in charitable giving during the year, as consumers increasingly move towards online transactions. The new feature will be available in a mobile app for U.S. cardholders this holiday season. Mastercard's longstanding commitment to social impact includes over $50 million donated to Stand Up To Cancer and significant funds raised for various humanitarian efforts.