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AI is changing the way businesses operate. The question is no longer whether organizations have data. It's whether they're able to turn that data into better decisions. Today, Mastercard announced Mastercard Advanced B2B Analytics, a new card acceptance analytics platform that helps financial institutions and businesses more quickly and precisely uncover supplier payment opportunities that may otherwise remain hidden across fragmented accounts payable and payment data. Powered by AI-enabled supplier intelligence, the platform helps issuers and corporate customers identify suppliers most likely to accept card payments, prioritize engagement efforts, optimize working capital, and accelerate commercial card adoption. We're also proud to partner with Absa Group and Emirates NBD, two of the first financial institutions to bring this capability to corporate customers.  It's another step toward a future where payment data doesn't just power transactions. It powers smarter business decisions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eG3E5DsW

The next growth opportunity may not be reaching more customers, but building stronger relationships with the ones you already have. Mastercard's Dreamonomics: The new economics of small business growth report found that 61% of SMEs would rather build deeper customer relationships than maximize reach. The trend is particularly strong in the UK and Brazil, where 69% of SMEs prioritize deeper customer relationships. Business owners increasingly understand that loyalty, trust and repeat business create more sustainable growth than short-term customer acquisition alone – and that growth starts with stronger relationships. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTre33tW

🚀 How will money move in an always-on economy?   As businesses and consumers increasingly demand real-time payments, financial institutions are evaluating how tokenization can help tackle long-standing settlement and liquidity challenges.   From stablecoins to tokenized deposits, the choices are expanding. The key is identifying which models can create lasting value and scale effectively.   👉 Read the latest Mastercard #BusinessIntelligence report: https://lnkd.in/gM4inXgs

The countdown to The Intelligence Edge is on.   In just a few days, RiskX Arizona will bring together leading voices from across cybersecurity, fraud, AI and innovation to challenge thinking, share new perspectives and explore what’s next.   We’re excited to welcome an incredible group of speakers to the RiskX Mainstage, including Linda Kirkpatrick, Ann Johnson, Nina Schick, Chris Barton, Christopher Ahlberg, Maria Konnikova, Mike Walsh and more.   The dialogue continues across our afternoon tracks, with perspectives from organizations including the FBI, MassMutual, Avangrid, Javelin Research, Littleton Electric Light & Water Department and Quavo Fraud & Disputes.   Here’s a glimpse at some of the voices joining us at RiskX Arizona. #RiskX #RiskX2026 #Cybersecurity #Fraud #AI #Innovation

No two days look the same for Geny at Mastercard Mexico. From solving new challenges to building technology that helps make everyday life simpler, every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and create impact. 🎥 Watch her story. http://spr.ly/6048BGdrzi #WeAreMastercard

For Emma, math is easy. Friendship? A little more complicated. In The STEMMA Club: Friendship Algorithm, Mastercard’s Susan Warner turns STEM concepts into stories, following two young friends as they use algorithms to solve everyday problems, from starting a club to building new friendships. The book is the first in a new series created through a collaboration between Mastercard’s Kids4Tech and Room to Read, exploring cybersecurity, AI and more along the way. It’s a story about STEM, storytelling and the idea that sometimes the best way to crack a tough problem is to look at it a little differently. And yes, there’s an algorithm for that. 📚🤖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMfMjYff #MastercardNewsroom

🎁 Holiday shopping is still weeks away, but the season is already taking shape. The Mastercard Economics Institute forecasts 5.5% year-over-year growth in U.S. retail sales this season - the strongest since 2022, with online up 11% and in-store up 3.6%. There's more in the report on how AI is showing up in the consumer basket and why December 24 does more work than most people expect. Chief Economist Michelle Meyer breaks it down below. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gqS9iHsv #MastercardEconomicsInstitute

What does growth look like when uncertainty becomes the norm? According to Mastercard’s newest report, Dreamonomics: The new economics of small business growth, 68% of SMEs prioritize stability and predictability over fast growth and 54% actively avoid unnecessary financial risk. For modern business owners, growth isn't about moving faster at any cost. It's about creating predictable cash flow, maintaining financial resilience and building a business that can weather disruption. The shift is especially pronounced in markets like Brazil, where 76% prioritize predictability, and Canada, where 72% say stability matters more than rapid expansion. For modern business owners, growth isn't about moving faster at any cost. It's about creating predictable cash flow, maintaining financial resilience and building a business that can weather disruption. Today’s entrepreneurs are no longer measuring success by how quickly a business grows, but by how sustainably it grows.  Explore our interactive Dreamonomics hub to see what SMEs in your region are thinking: https://lnkd.in/gTre33tW

What can businesses learn from a 1.8-second pit stop?   Quite a lot, actually.   1.8 seconds is the world-record pit stop time set by the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team.   It's also how long Mastercard took to complete an end-to-end cross-border payment.   Because whether you're changing four tires or sending money across borders, speed matters.   Our latest research shows that SMEs increasingly expect payments to move as fast as the rest of their business. In fact, 67% of businesses that switched providers recently cited faster transactions and more reliable settlements as key reasons for making the move. To explore what it takes to perform under pressure and stay ahead of the competition, we teamed up with McLaren Racing and Lando Norris. Discover the findings in our Money in Motion report:  https://lnkd.in/gt-ge3Mw

How can data and AI help build a more inclusive economy? At the 2026 Data for Inclusive Growth Forum, senior leaders across sectors will come together to explore exactly that. Through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and practical discussions, we'll examine how AI can be harnessed to expand opportunity, empower communities, and support small businesses globally. On the agenda: • Inclusive AI • Trust, safety, and protection • Cross-sector partnerships to drive lasting impact Learn more about the #InclusiveGrowthForum: https://lnkd.in/e-ZdNdix #InclusiveGrowth #EconomicGrowth #AIForGood #DataForGood #SocialImpact Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth