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Fighting financial scams has always been a task as chaotic as feeding time at the zoo. But as remote access attacks and money laundering join Phishing as some of EMEA’s most common digital crimes, cyb...
Banks and financial institutions continually face threats from cybercriminals attempting to exploit weaknesses in their digital systems. According to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report...
In the fast-paced world we live in today, the desire for instant gratification has created an increasing demand for real-time payments. This need puts a significant amount of pressure on all industrie...
Whatever one’s opinion of Nigel Farage, the concept that he can be de-banked should be troubling to everyone. It should be even more troubling to those familiar with the financial industry’s measures ...
Money moves the economy, and the world. By making it easier to move money, we make it easier to foster entrepreneurship, and we create opportunities for growth. Hence, it’s natural to feel very optimi...
The right data bureau will offer their services in the most transparent and flexible way, as well as be a valuable asset to your credit risk team. But how do you know if your current bureau is the ‘ri...
The possible applications of generative AI have been explored by many in recent weeks. However, one major unexplored topic is how fraud analysts can use data created by generative AI to augment and im...
The growing complexity of the financial sector is creating new opportunities for money launderers. As a result, it is essential that financial institutions are equipped with the appropriate knowledge ...
The fight against fraud is a constantly mutating challenge. Latest findings from UK Finance revealed that more than £1.2billion was stolen through fraud last year – the equivalent of £2,230 a minute. ...
Having two real time systems in the UK – CHAPS and Faster Payments - is a bonus. The task is to see how they can work together against the growing demand for instant payments regardless of amount and ...
To most organizations you interact with, your identity extends beyond just who you are. For a healthcare institution, your identity is you plus your proof of insurance. In dealing with your stockbroke...
Automating Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks are vital for payroll service companies. In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of finance, the role of payroll service companie...