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Frank Moreno

Frank Moreno CMO at Entersekt

Striking the right balance to combat rising APP fraud in the US

APP fraud has been steadily increasing, with losses projected to reach around $3.08 billion by 2026. This reflects a significant increase from previous years. In response to this global challenge, Britain’s Treasury (HMT) last year published draft regulations that would allow banks to delay outbound payments for up to 72 hours if fraud was suspec...

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Maija Zaiceva

Maija Zaiceva Identity Verification Consultant at Inverid

Deepfakes vs. Banks: Who’s Winning the Battle in Remote Onboarding?

Are you ready to face the dark side of AI? Deepfakes, voice clones and counterfeit ID documents are no longer distant threats—they are infiltrating the financial world and helping bad actors to open bank accounts as we speak. It has become increasingly challenging to distinguish between authentic and fraudulent identities during remote onboarding,...

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Rolands Selakovs

Rolands Selakovs Founder at avoided.io

Fraud and Chargeback Trends to Watch in 2025

Fraud and Chargeback Trends to Watch in 2025 As we navigate through 2025, the landscape of fraud and chargebacks continues to evolve, presenting new challenges for businesses and consumers alike. Staying informed about these emerging trends is crucial for implementing effective prevention and mitigation strategies. 1. Surge in AI-Driven Fraud The ...

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Shailendra Prajapati

Shailendra Prajapati Associate AI Engineer at Compunnel Inc.

How IoT-Powered AI is Enhancing Fraud Detection in Digital Payments

Addressing Fraud in a Connected World The surge in digital payments and mobile banking has transformed financial services but it has also expanded the fraud landscape. Traditional, rule-based fraud detection methods are increasingly outpaced by sophisticated cybercriminal tactics. Today, the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices with adv...

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Shailendra Prajapati

Shailendra Prajapati Associate AI Engineer at Compunnel Inc.

How AI is Fighting Financial Fraud: Strategies Banks Use

In an increasingly digital financial landscape, fraud is evolving in both scale and complexity. Financial institutions from global banks to nimble fin-techs face constant threats ranging from payment fraud to money laundering. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the keystone technology that detects and prevents fraudulent acti...

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Impact Study

Cross-border payments: How is the market addressing G20 targets?

This impact study explores how far along the G20’s cross-border roadmap firms have travelled; why cutting-edge technology platforms are imperative in today’s instant payments world; as well as how financial leaders can go beyond the G20’s objectives, in order to ensure prosperity for the coming decade.  The cross-border payments market is one of the fastest growing money movement markets in the world. It reached $150 trillion in 2017, and by 2027 is expected to reach $250 trillion – a rise of over $100 trillion in just ten years. There are several factors that have led to the increase in global remittances, be they wholesale or retail in origin, including expanding supply chains; globalised investment flows; international trade and e-commerce; as well as the increased global movement of people, resulting in more money being sent across borders.  While cross-border payments are booming, many financial institutions are still struggling to keep their technology platforms up to speed, and the drive toward real-time is having deep ramifications for organisations’ operations. To address these challenges, a gathering of some of the world’s largest economies, known as the Group of Twenty (G20), set out a roadmap in 2021 to improve cross-border payments.  Also providing impetus for widespread modernisation are mandated initiatives like new, and continually evolving, ISO 20022 message and data standards and the European Union (EU)’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – forcing players in the highly-competitive payments space to invest in smarter services, customer centricity, and on top of that, become the engines of growth.  This Finextra impact study, produced in association with Temenos, explores:   A status update on the G20 cross-border targets;  The need for modernisation - an overview of other factors affecting cross-border payments;  A roadmap for change beyond G20;  Real-life case studies. 

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AI strategies for scalable, secure and compliant banking

Delving into effective strategies and tools for secure and compliant AI integration in banking, emphasising the importance of open-source models, the role of generative AI, the advantages of synthetic data, and the influence of regulatory frameworks. Integrating AI in banking involves more than just adopting new technologies; it requires aligning these technologies with specific banking use cases to maximise benefits and mitigate risks related to data security and compliance. Open-source models facilitate this transformation by offering a collaborative platform for innovation and transparency, essential for building trust and ensuring the safe use of AI in banking.  The journey from proof of concept (POC) to production in AI and machine learning is often lengthy and complex. This extended timeline highlights the challenges organisations face in integrating AI into their operations. Embracing new tools and technologies and learning to utilise them effectively is crucial for overcoming these challenges and applying AI to day-to-day operations, leading to significant benefits in efficiency and innovation.  When looking at other markets, the United States has become a hub for tech giants, focusing on fostering innovation, while regions like Japan remain cautious, reflecting their unique regulatory landscapes and societal risk appetites. This diversity in regulatory approaches presents both opportunities and challenges for firms operating globally, necessitating a nuanced understanding of each market’s unique dynamics.  This webinar report summarises the discussion of a Finextra webinar, hosted with Red Hat, by a panel of industry experts. Discover:  How AI is enhancing innovation, efficiency, and security;  Synthetic data and regulatory impact;  What factors are holding organisations back from fully adoption AI-driven services;  Balancing innovation and regulation;  And more. 

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Impact Study

2024 Fraud Trends in Banking, Insurance, and Beyond

How generative AI is boosting fraud protection in an increasingly complex environment. As technology progresses, so do the capabilities of institutions to secure data and systems. Over 2024, the fraud landscape has been complex, and organisations must push the boundaries of innovation while maintaining a high security bar as the availability and democratisation of AI increases as we're going into 2025. The tidal wave of incoming regulation in the financial sector is an aspect that will help banking and insurance companies to safeguard their customers and data in the best way possible. Yet regulation alone does not address fraud – it’s up to individual organisations to leverage the potential of technology, and review their solutions, processes, and thus ensure compliance and safety. As fraud and regulation increase in the space, technology is one of the key factors that will help banks and insurance companies to address these increased fraud risks. Generative AI enables organisations to deliver hyper-personalised customer experiences, and combining these capabilities with carrier network insights can not only help them significantly reduce authentication fraud, but also ensure regulatory compliance. This impact study, produced in association with AWS and Vonage, examines the current fraud landscape across financial services, banking, and insurance, highlighting how generative AI and network APIs can help prevent fraud while enhancing the customer experience. Explore: Fraud trends in 2024 The impact of regulation Why data is the new gold How organisations can innovate with generative AI Best practices

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FinextraTV

Can Financial Institutions Keep Up with the $33 Billion Fraud Surge?

Reflecting on insights from last month’s Visa Payments Forum, Tareq Muhmood, SVP, Value Added Services, Europe, Visa, addresses the dramatic rise in global fraud—from $800 million in the early '90s to $33 billion in 2023. As financial institutions grapple with the increasing complexity of fraud in the digital age, the need for adopting advanced technologies like AI and real-time data analysis becomes clear. With a 50% boost in fraud detection through artificial intelligence, this interview underscores the urgency for banks and fintechs to evolve their security strategies. As fraud tactics continue to evolve, partnerships and continuous innovation are now critical for staying ahead of threats while maintaining seamless payment experiences.

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Madhvi Sonia

Madhvi Sonia Head of Content at Finextra

Trade-based financial crime: Criminal activity, complex supply chains, and coverage

The Canadian Department of Finance revealed in November 2024 that they would be requesting changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorism Financing Act (PCMLTFA) so that it could “continuously monitor and adapt to new risks and threats”. Similar initiatives are being implemented in a number of countries as regulators realise the...

Michele Centemero

Michele Centemero EVP Services Europe at Mastercard

Cybercrime landscape in 2025: Building a secure digital future

As we step into 2025, the digital landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, unlocking opportunities for innovation, connection, and growth. Yet, alongside these advancements, the need for robust cybersecurity has become more critical than ever. Cybercriminals are adapting quickly, using emerging technologies like artificial intellige...

Sehrish Alikhan

Sehrish Alikhan Reporter at Finextra

Don’t be duped by AI cupid: Stay alert for romance scams this Valentine’s

While Valentine’s Day is a happy holiday for many, it also marks the day when the lonely are at their lowest. Just as it is destined to be full of red roses, heart-shaped candy, and cheesy greeting cards, Valentine’s Day is fated to bring down the isolated and prey on the vulnerable. Which makes it a prime time to bring awareness to the flurry of ...