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Shifts in savings, economic growth, leisure travel recovery, and consumer spending are highlighted in the Mastercard Economics Institute's Economy 2022 report.

NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.

Mastercard has announced its latest Start Path global start-up engagement program supporting digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies.

COVID-19 drove a surge in online retail spending, with an additional $900bn globally, making up $1 in every $5 spent, according to Mastercard.

Mastercard has developed Enhanced Contactless (Ecos) specifications to future-proof contactless payments and ensure high levels of security and convenience.

Mastercard launches Digital Acceleration for Small Businesses microsite to aid recovery from the pandemic and promote digitalization.

Mastercard has launched its Cloud Tap on Phone payment technology, and the first live pilot of its Cloud Point of Sale acceptance technology.

Mastercard and Ethoca launch a free fraud prevention package for Australian and New Zealand retailers, offering Ethoca Alerts until 31 July 2020.

Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.

Consumer polling by Mastercard showed a significant majority of consumers were using the technology during February and March.

New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.

Mastercard and education firm Scholastic have expanded free access to Mastercard's STEM curriculum designed for 8-12 year-old girls.

New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.

Mastercard urges Kiwis to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales, releasing a guide to help shoppers avoid fraud as online shopping surges.

OpenText and Mastercard have joined forces to digitise financial processes in global supply chains, starting with the automotive sector.

AI software firm Aider has been named as one of 10 startups to take part in Mastercard's Start Path programme.

Auckland-based AI software company Aider will make New York its home over the next six months, after winning a spot in the Mastercard Start Path programme.

The Cyber Readiness Institute is launching a new program to help small businesses understand basic cybersecurity issues.

Mastercard has launched its first southern hemisphere Global Tech Hub in Sydney's St Leonards, aiming to spearhead innovation in payments technology.

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