Welcome to Finextra. We use cookies to help us to deliver our services. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you may change your preferences at our Cookie Centre. Please read our Privacy Policy.
For businesses operating in the financial services (FS) arena, data has never been more important than it is today. When leveraged effectively, data holds the key to increased profit, boosted producti...
In a recent talk I attended, a legal expert advised against inputting personal data into AI models. But is this blanket statement truly accurate? The reality is far more nuanced, especially when we co...
Introduction This blog is based on an article co-authored along with Matthew Lamons, CEO of The Intelligence Factory and is an edited version of the same article. As a matter of introduction and co
Preventing fraud is a major concern for every financial institution. Banks, in particular, must ensure that only the rightful account owner accesses their account and that no incorrect payments are ma...
KYC (Know Your Customer) and Due Diligence are key elements for the successful operation of any business, especially in today's globalized world, where the risks of fraud and financial crimes are incr...
The deadline for organisational compliance with DORA is at our doorstep. With the 17th of January 2025 just under 6 months away, it’s safe to say that the clock is ticking for financial services to be...
A more common question today is "whether privacy enhancing technologies should be used in conjunction with privacy management tools?". Privacy enhancing technologies are tools that can be us...
Lessons from the Past Prove Why Instant Payments Must Prioritize Security by Design Having just returned from an incredible week in Lisbon at EBADay 2024, I am eager to share insights from this year’s...
It was long believed that developed economies firmly rooted in the credit and debit card tap-and-pay ecosystem would be difficult to change. Due to their perceived insecurity and clumsiness, QR code p...
Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) are a suite of tools that can help maximize the use of data by reducing risks inherent to data use. These innovative solutions facilitate the handling, processing...
Welcome back to my blog series on DORA regulation !!! In this blog, I will dive into the specific topic of Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT). Key Players in the TLPT Ecosystem: Understanding the r...
Cybersecurity threats have been a grim reality for the financial sector for a long time now. According to a recent report from the IMF, the industry has been hit by over 20,000 attacks, resulting in ...