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Global payments network and services provider
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New York, NY, USA
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Mastercard operates a global payments network that enables people and businesses to pay with cards and digital methods. Banks issue Mastercard-branded debit and credit cards, and Mastercard’s network authorizes transactions, clears them between banks, and settles funds, allowing merchants to receive payments securely and quickly. The company differentiates itself by leveraging a worldwide alliance of banks and merchants, transitioning from a cooperative of banks to a publicly traded company via its 2006 IPO, and continuously expanding its reach through partnerships and new payment technologies. Mastercard’s goal is to provide fast, secure, and convenient cross-border payment services and to grow its share of the global payments market by enabling merchants and customers to transact smoothly anywhere in the world.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Town of Harrison, New York
Founded
2007
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Fiserv and Mastercard announced a global partnership on 4 August, integrating Mastercard Merchant Cloud into Fiserv Commerce Hub for enterprise merchants. Fiserv also partnered with Stuut Technologies on 5 August to add agentic AI automation to B2B receivables. The financial performances differ sharply. Mastercard reported Q2 2026 net revenue up 14% year-over-year to $9.3 billion, with adjusted net income of $4.5 billion and operating margins of 61.1%. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 21% to $5.04. Fiserv saw Q2 2026 GAAP revenue fall 4% to $5.29 billion, with adjusted EPS down 26% to $1.84. Management cut full-year 2026 organic revenue guidance to between -1% and 0%, citing transformation costs and technology spending. Truist analyst Matthew Coad raised Mastercard's price target to $633 from $554 on 5 August, maintaining a Buy rating.
Skyro appoints former Mastercard executive to lead Middle East expansion. MANAMA, BAHRAIN - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 August 2026 - Skyro, digital-first consumer finance platform headquartered in Bahrain and operating in South-East Asia, today announced plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and the appointment of Maria Medvedeva, a former Mastercard executive, as Managing Director for the Middle East region.Maria Medvedeva In her new role, Ms Medvedeva will lead the company's expansion across Middle East markets. She will oversee the company's market-entry strategy and build-out across the region - from establishing local teams and operating models to steering regulatory engagement, forging partnerships with local institutions, and shaping Skyro's product and go-to-market approach market by market - driving the group's long-term growth across the GCC in step with the region's economic-diversification and digital-economy agendas, including Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Arsen Liametov, Skyro co-founder and CEO, said: "Since launching in South-East Asia in 2022, Skyro has built a credit portfolio of more than $200 million, while the app has surpassed 7 million users. This momentum, which is moving us towards profitability, shows that our ecosystem business model built around consumer finance has significant potential in other emerging markets. We have begun establishing our operations in Saudi Arabia and intend to offer consumer financing as well as services for SMEs in this growing and attractive market once the necessary regulatory approvals are in place. Maria's appointment will strengthen our expansion into the Middle East." Ms Medvedeva said: "I am delighted to lead Skyro's expansion across the Middle East, a region shaping one of the most ambitious visions for the future of finance. My commitment is to build here for the long term: with local teams, trusted partnerships, and genuine respect for the markets Oman News Gazette enter. The most enduring businesses are built in a place, not simply imported into it, and I believe Skyro has the team and the discipline to grow responsibly and profitably alongside the region. "As part of its Saudi expansion, Skyro plans to build out a broader ecosystem of digital financial services spanning both consumers and businesses. We see our role as a complementary partner to the Kingdom's established financial institutions, expanding access to finance and opening up new opportunities for the country's broader economic growth while supporting the development of innovative fintech locally." Ms Medvedeva is an experienced financial technology executive. She spent more than seven years as a vice president at Mastercard across the MENA region, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, became the first woman to hold a senior country leadership role in Saudi Arabia, and made significant contributions to developing payment technologies for consumers and merchants in support of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. The company has already opened an office in Riyadh and is actively hiring, including developers, ahead of securing the required licence. Skyro is investing in its Saudi operations to support this expansion, drawing on the consumer-financing foundation it has established across South-East Asia while developing services tailored to the Kingdom's needs. Beyond Saudi Arabia, the company is also evaluating further expansion opportunities across the wider Middle East region. About Skyro Skyro is a high-growth, digital-first fintech group delivering scalable, responsible financial access across high-potential emerging markets. Powered by proprietary data science, AI-driven credit decisioning, and alternative-data scoring, the company combines a mobile-native experience with modular fintech architecture to serve underserved client segments at scale. As of 2026, Skyro has a registered user base of more than 7 million and a credit portfolio exceeding $200 million. The company's ambition is to become a leading full-spectrum financial services group across high-potential markets by combining capability proven at scale with a commitment to building each business around the needs of the market it serves.
Lufthansa Group to equip 850 aircraft with Starlink Wi-Fi by 2029. SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines are among the next carriers set to introduce the service. Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Lufthansa Group will begin rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi from August 19, starting with a Lufthansa Airbus A320neo. SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines are next in line for the rollout. Miles & More members and Travel ID users will get free access across all travel classes. ITA Airways, Edelweiss, Discover Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines and Eurowings are also preparing to introduce the technology. Starlink uses low-Earth orbit satellites to support web browsing, video streaming and cloud-based work during flights. "By 2029, all of the group's approximately 850 aircraft will be equipped with the technology. Our product promise doesn't end with the seats or the menu - today, connectivity is also an integral part of a truly outstanding onboard experience," said Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer of the Lufthansa Group. Passengers must wear headphones for audio and video content, while voice calls, video calls and live streaming will not be allowed. Mastercard will sponsor the Wi-Fi portal after previously partnering with Lufthansa Group's FlyNet service. Featured image: Edited by Fintech News Switzerland, based on image by design25boss via Magnific
Mastercard names Yasemin Bedir president of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. Payments giant Mastercard has promoted long-serving leader Yasemin Bedir to president of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA), effective 1 September. The promotion marks the fifth title that Bedir will have held at Mastercard since joining the firm as head of sales of South East Europe in 2007. Since then, she has served as general manager of Turkey and Azerbaijan, EVP of processors and banks in North America, and most recently, divisional president of Eastern Europe. Prior to joining the payments processor, Bedir spent time in managerial roles at HSBC and Garanti Bank. Based out of the UAE, Bedir will lead the strategy and direction of Mastercard's regional operations, overseeing partnerships with retailers, fintechs, financial institutions, governments, and business clients. Former EEMEA president Dimitrios Dosis paves the way for Bedir, having been recently appointed chief commercial payments officer at the start of the month. Dosis succeeds Raj Seshadri, who transitions to senior strategic advisor to the CEO.
Mastercard appoints Yasemin Bedir to lead expanded EEMEA region. ByStaff Writer August 10, 2026 Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as President of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, expanding her responsibilities across an 81-country market Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as President of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, expanding her responsibilities across an 81-country market that includes some of the company's fastest-growing economies. Bedir will take up the UAE-based role on 1 September 2026 and will oversee Mastercard's operations and regional strategy across EEMEA. She will also join the company's Management Committee. She succeeds Dimitrios Dosis, who was recently appointed Chief Commercial Payments Officer, where he will lead Mastercard's Commercial and New Payment Flows business. Bedir is a nearly 20-year Mastercard veteran and most recently served as Division President for Eastern Europe, a position she held for four years. During that period, she led the business through a complex geopolitical and regulatory environment across the region. Her new mandate comes as Mastercard's EEMEA footprint has expanded to 81 countries, bringing together a diverse set of markets spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In the new role, Bedir will work with financial institutions, fintechs, businesses, governments and retailers across the region. "Yasemin is a leader who finds the best in her teams to help them deliver the greatest impact for our customers and to fuel local economies," said Sachin Mehra, Chief Business Officer at Mastercard. "This is a vast and complex region that demands creative thinking, proven results and strong relationships. Yasemin has delivered that throughout her career." Bedir joined Mastercard in 2007 and has held roles across several markets. She previously served as General Manager for Mastercard's Turkey and Azerbaijan operations before moving to North America, where she spent nearly five years overseeing relationships with community institutions and payment processors. Her career has also included roles at HSBC, Garanti Bank and Yapı Kredi in Turkey. In her new position, Bedir will inherit a regional business operating amid significant changes in digital payments, financial inclusion and financial technology adoption. Markets across Africa and the Middle East in particular are seeing increased investment in digital payment infrastructure, while regulators and financial institutions are working to expand access to formal financial services. Bedir said her immediate focus would be on building on the work carried out by the regional leadership team in recent years. "I've been inspired by the teams here at Mastercard," Bedir said. "Their resilience, innovative spirit and relentless dedication to meet and exceed customer needs is what powers our impact every day. Together, we will build on the strong foundation the regional team has created under Dimi's leadership over the past five years." Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Bedir is among the founders of the Professional Women Network and has been involved in initiatives supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. Her appointment comes at a time when Mastercard and other global payments companies are navigating rapid changes in how consumers and businesses make and receive payments, with digital wallets, account-to-account payments, fintech platforms and new payment technologies reshaping financial services across emerging markets.