Mastercard Partners with Live Nation to Offer Cardholders Exclusive Music Experiences
Mastercard has forged a multi-year partnership with Live Nation to provide exclusive music-related benefits to over 100 million cardholders, including access to presale tickets and VIP experiences. The partnership also supports sustainability efforts through the Priceless Planet Coalition. 2 November 2023 – In a significant move to enrich the lives of its cardholders and further strengthen its commitment to the music industry,...
Petronas Awards FutureTech 3.0 Honors to APAC Green Tech Start-ups
Petronas, the Malaysian national oil and gas company, has recognized five innovative green tech companies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region through its FutureTech 3.0 Awards. These awards highlight the importance of electric vehicle solutions and sustainable energy ventures, and the winners will participate in an APAC immersion program to foster innovation and collaboration in the green technology sector. 1 November 2023 –...
Vircle Raises Seed Funding to Expand Innovative Cashless Payment Platform for Children
Vircle, a Malaysian fintech, has secured seed funding in a round led by Gobi Partners and Kumpulan Modal Perdana (KMP) to expand its child-centric cashless payment platform. Vircle’s child-safe Visa prepaid card, which empowers parents to oversee their child’s expenses, aims to introduce millions of children in Southeast Asia to the cashless and digital banking world, promoting financial responsibility. 1 November 2023...
Mastercard’s Report Reveals Cross-Border Payment Challenges Amidst Rising Demand for Global Work
Mastercard’s 2023 borderless payments report highlights the increasing demand for cross-border payments driven by a growing number of people considering working abroad. However, the report also reveals challenges such as late or failed payments, fraud risk, and difficulties in supporting in-country payments for both consumers and small businesses. 1 November 2023 – Mastercard’s 2023 borderless payments report sheds...
Kaspersky Uncovers StripedFly Malware: A Global Threat Hiding in Plain Sight
Kaspersky researchers have discovered the sophisticated StripedFly malware, initially posing as a cryptocurrency miner but revealed as a multifaceted global threat impacting over a million victims since 2017. StripedFly’s operator can engage in data theft, espionage, and evasive activities, and Kaspersky recommends regular system updates and heightened cybersecurity measures to protect against this evolving threat. 1 November...
Win Dream Getaways and Premium Gadgets with Jabra’s ‘JOM CUTI! LUCKY DRAW’ Contest
Jabra and Club Med have launched the ‘JOM CUTI! LUCKY DRAW’ contest, offering the chance to win luxurious getaways and premium gadgets. Prizes include stays at Club Med resorts, an Apple Watch SE, and versatile rewards, making it an enticing opportunity for those seeking a well-deserved break and high-quality tech gadgets. 1 November 2023 – As the year hurtles toward its conclusion, the need for rest and rejuvenation...
Mambu Soars as Key Cloud Banking Solution in AWS Marketplace, Pioneering Digital Transformation in Financial Services
Mambu, a leading SaaS cloud banking platform, has made a strategic move by becoming one of the first core banking providers on AWS Marketplace, strengthening its decade-long partnership with Amazon Web Services. This integration simplifies the cloud transition for financial organizations, enabling them to adapt swiftly to evolving customer demands while McKinsey’s research underlines the sector’s significant shift towards...
