Mastercard

A global payments company and card-network operator.

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KEY FACTS

Sector: Finance
Materials on FinFly: 9
Covered since: August 20, 2026
Latest story: October 30, 2026
Official source: www.mastercard.us/en-us/about-mastercard.html

Company connections

Mastercard → Recorded Future: deal closing

On 20 December 2024 Mastercard reported completing its acquisition of threat-intelligence company Recorded Future. This records a completed transaction, not a promised integration outcome.

Event / source date: 2024-12-20 · Primary source ↗

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THE TIMELINE

Everything FinFly reported

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Economy · October 30, 2026

CBA discusses lower Visa and Mastercard fees and wider QR payments

The regulator expects progress in talks before year-end. For merchants, the central question is the total cost of accepting payments.

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IT · October 29, 2026

Uzcard and Humo integration with Apple Pay is in preparation

Uzbekistan’s central bank says work is under way to connect the national payment systems.

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Economy · October 19, 2026

ABB Bank Hosts International Risk Management Forum in Baku

The International Risk Forum, initiated by ABB Bank and supported by Mastercard, brought together regulators, bankers and experts in Baku to discuss geopolitical uncertainty, AI, cyber threats and digital assets.

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Economy · October 13, 2026

ABB Bank to Host International Risk Management Forum in Baku

On 16 October 2026, Baku will host the International Risk Management Forum, organized by ABB Bank with partner support from Mastercard.

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Economy · September 23, 2026

Mastercard: Baku Race Nearly Tripled Tourist Spending on Dining

A Mastercard Economics Institute analysis shows that a major international racing event in Baku in 2025 significantly boosted foreign visitors' spending on dining and retail.

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Economy · August 27, 2026

MasterCard Transaction Volume in Azerbaijan Drops 8.2%

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan released July data on MasterCard transactions: the number of operations rose by 6.2%, while the volume fell by 8.2%.

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Blogs · August 22, 2026

Mastercard Appoints Avshar Gurdal as President for Eastern Europe

Mastercard has announced the appointment of Avshar Gurdal as President for the Eastern Europe region, effective September 1.

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Economy · August 20, 2026

Mastercard: AI in Finance Requires Flawless Performance and Trust

Mastercard's AI and Data Director Greg Ulrich discusses key principles for implementing artificial intelligence in the financial industry, emphasizing the importance of operational standards, governance, and transparency.

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