AI in treasury moves from promise to practical progress
by Ben Poole
Treasury is now in a transition from rule-based workflows to learning systems and, eventually, autonomous agents.
Fraud Prevention
Background
Fraud is wrongful deception for financial gain. The global levels of fraud are huge and growing: according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (AFCE) in the USA, a typical business loses 5…
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Part 1 (Payments Fraud): Top areas of focus for corporate treasury in 2026
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Malicious chatbots, BEC, ATO, deepfakes, and attacks on executives’ personal digital lives—plus Nacha’s 2026 rule—will demand sharper treasury focus.
The evolution of payments fraud: Broader reach, faster speed, and the AI Advantage
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Payments fraud is spreading across corporate channels and may accelerate with real-time payments—AI-driven defences are key to treasury resilience.
GenAI supercharges socially engineered fraud—silos amplify it
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
GenAI-driven socially engineered fraud thrives where silos exist, using gaps between finance and security teams to launch frequent, damaging attacks.
Can you spot a deepfake? 5 telltale signs treasury and payments teams must know
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
As deepfake attacks soar, treasury and payments teams must recognize 5 key signs to detect intelligent forgeries and prevent massive financial losses.
Deepfakes and payments fraud: A wake-up call for treasury and finance teams
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Deepfakes pose a surging threat to treasury and payments security. Two key resources will help treasury spot deepfakes, prevent them, and react fast.
Payments fraud: Critical insights that need more focus
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
This article highlights key payments fraud insights driven by digital deception that corporate treasury must focus on more to safeguard payments.
Relentless criminals keep payments fraud attacks on organizations elevated
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Legacy payment methods and AI-driven scams fuel payments fraud. Treasury teams with training, tools, and technology can outpace tenacious criminals.
Payment fraud remains pervasive globally as sophistication increases
by Ben Poole
Corporate payments fraud remains a costly and persistent threat with wide-reaching financial consequences.
Combatting payments fraud: Key insights every treasurer and CFO must know
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Armed with five vital insights, CFOs and corporate treasurers can confront payments fraud threats and shield their organizations from financial harm.
Ecommerce merchants subjected to more payment fraud attacks than in previous years
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Treasury, payment and fraud control executives in the ecommerce realm should note that the most popular payment methods have the highest fraud rates.
Probability of recession now 35% - J.P. Morgan - TREASURY NEWS #138
by CTM News Team
Discussing treasury news: ransomware surge, recession risk, FX innovation, and rising oil prices.
Human error drives surge in ransomware-related financial claims
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Humans remain the weakest link in cybersecurity, contributing to the spike in the severity of financial losses related to ransomware attack claims.
Payments Fraud Detection: Predictive AI vs. Generative AI
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
As generative AI and predictive AI technologies converge and advance, the cost of attempting payments fraud is likely to exceed the potential gains.
Southeast Asia is favourite base for diversified supply chains – Industry roundup: 25 June
by Graham Buck
UK Labour government ʺcould borrow more”; BBVA plans German digital bank; Crime spike in cashless Sweden; China presses for lower card fees
France‘s snap election rattles investors – Industry roundup: 11 June
by Graham Buck
Saudi Arabia joins Project mBridge; Help planned for US small businesses; Apple joins forces with OpenAI; Shangri-La Asia issues first panda bond
Notable types of payment fraud treasurers and CFOs should watch
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Knowledge about prominent existing and emerging types of payment fraud serves as the first crucial step in fraud detection and prevention.
South Africa to hold rates ahead of election result – Industry roundup: 30 May
by Graham Buck
ABN Amro acquires German bank; Global debt “has risen to US$315 trillion”; N26 blames regulator for lost growth; IFS-PwC UK sustainability venture
Next industrial revolution underway, says Nvidia – Industry roundup: 23 May
by Graham Buck
BNP Paribas steps up decarbonisation drive; Yellen urges tougher Russia sanctions; World Bank first with CHF digital bond; Qatar US$2.5bn green bond
War casting a shadow over economies, EBRD warns – Industry roundup: 16 May
by Graham Buck
Japan's economy shrank in Q1; Klarna's staff embrace AI; EU issues anti-greenwash guidelines; Reshaping of global supply chains accelerates
UK economy continues move out of recession – Industry roundup: 14 May
by Graham Buck
China to launch bond sale Friday; BBVA bid for Sabadell turns hostile; UAE and Indonesia strengthen trade relations; AI to combat supply chain fraud
Spain’s Sabadell rejects €12 billion offer from rival BBVA – Industry roundup: 7 May
by Graham Buck
Australia holds interest rate at 4.35%; Markets primed for June rate cut from ECB; Japan bids to host ADB summit 2027; Saudi Arabia and UAE compete
Asia’s growth prospects still positive, says ADB – Industry roundup: 29 April
by Graham Buck
First US bank failure of 2024; Today is National Supply Chain Day; Visa and Tink bring open banking to US; Digital euro "will arrive before 2030"
Most central banks now developing a digital currency – Industry roundup: 24 April
by Graham Buck
Hong Kong help for SMEs; Commerzbank fined €1.45m for AML breaches; Standard Chartered builds on aXess; Citi sells maple bonds