FOREWORD W elcome to the April edition of FinTech magazine . Mastercard is a name synonymous with the global financial services industry . And yet , behind the more than 50 years of payments technology innovation , and the more than 2.5 billion Mastercard-embossed cards in circulation globally , lies a hugely important supply chain and procurement operation that few are aware of . It is this aspect of the business that appears in this month ’ s cover feature .
We speak with Mastercard ’ s Director , Sourcing and Supplier Management , Mark Bromley , to find out just how this essential function continues to drive the business forward . A seasoned financial services veteran with previous stints at Barclays Investment Bank and American Express , Bromley is responsible for building sourcing strategies that align with Mastercard ’ s corporate vision .
More recently , this has included implementing the Mastercard Start Path , a process that enables the seamless onboarding of startups into the Mastercard ecosystem .
This issue also includes deep-dives into the worlds of many leading companies , such as Telstra , OTIP , United Asia Finance and Loan Market .
Our feature content takes a sweeping view across many of the most important trends driving fintech . For example , we explore Accenture ’ s views and insights into what the cybersecurity threat landscape may look like in 2020 . The eight virtual banks disrupting Hong Kong ’ s financial sector also fall under our radar , as do the latest AI and machine learning developments in the insurtech sector .
We wish all of our readers safety and good health at this challenging time .
Matt High matthew . high @ bizclikmedia . com
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