The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator proposed new profit-reporting rules for Visa and Mastercard on Thursday. The proposal requires both payment giants to disclose detailed UK-specific financial performance regularly.
Regulators aim to address concerns that regional profit margins are higher than expected in competitive markets. The initiative follows previous scrutiny over rising transaction and scheme fees within the country.
Mastercard shares traded up 0.41% to $500.10 on Thursday. Investors balanced the potential regulatory risks against the company's global payment infrastructure.