Digital ‘masters of change’ will define the future
Accenture Technology Vision 2021 suggests that leadership is critical as every business becomes a technology business.
ID Systems & Services in Fraud Prevention
Background
Regulatory compliance, combined with the globalization and the online nature of business today has made identity management a major issue. One of the biggest problems in preventing fraud is being sure…
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Ten Spanish companies partner on digital identity project
Blockchain-based Project Dalion has completed its concept test, and the second phase of the project begins this month.
Building trust in a digital consumer landscape is the key to survival
New global study by the EIU and TransUnion shows how vital smooth digital transactions and National Digital IDs are in the post-COVID-19 era
Cybersecurity coming of age
PwC research finds 96% of executives have shifted their cybersecurity strategy due to COVID-19 and 40% are accelerating digitisation.
Banks stepping up to help protect corporates from fraud
Both JPMorgan Chase and NAB have recently announced moves to help protect businesses from fraud while managing their cash flow.
Searching for standardisation in KYC
The SWIFT KYC Registry was the focus of a recent webinar that included a corporate treasurer on the panel.
BNY Mellon to deliver real-time account validation services to corporates and banks
The bank is adding to its digital services through a collaboration with Early Warning Services.
Standing up to the cyber criminals
A public-private partnership and the use of biometrics provide examples of cyber security in action.
Driving payments security and efficiency during crisis: Best practices for Finance & Treasury
Kyriba shows how to minimise fraud whilst maximising efficiency using workflow controls and payment screening
Digital fraudsters increase attacks against multiple industries during pandemic
TransUnion quarterly global fraud analysis also examines the types of fraud targeting businesses and where it originates
Industry roundup: 4 May
News in brief covering a spike in corporate ransomware payments, the new EU-Mexico trade agreement, and more.
COVID-19 cyber and ESG implications for corporates
The employee factor looms large for companies in the fallout from the pandemic crisis.
Tackling cyber threats through technology and education
IBM and Fernergo partnering on software solutions to financial crime, as Mastercard and Oxford University offer cyber skills programme.
Industry roundup: 15 April
News in brief for Pega, IOSCO, EPA, Kyckr and Citi.
Calls for cross-sector cooperation to tackle authorised push payment fraud
UK Finance data shows APP fraud losses rose to £456m in 2019, partly driven by criminals abusing online platforms to scam victims.
HSBC UK’s voice biometrics prevented £400m of attempted fraud
The bank says VoiceID registered twice as many attempted fraud hits in 2019.
DBS partners with Exiger to tackle evolving risks of financial crime
The bank plans to use an automated AI-powered solution to enhance customer screening processes.
NatWest lays claim to first UK bank-issued biometric credit card
The biometric fingerprint credit cards enter circulation with 150 customers taking part in the pilot.
Mastercard launches Threat Scan to assess bank fraud exposure
The solution is designed to identify authorisation system vulnerabilities for issuers before exploitation and fraud loss can occur.
Elavon selects Featurespace to launch fraud prevention capabilities and support PSD2 adoption
The fraud network is designed to help merchants to detect fraud and simplify the online checkout experience.
Is no fraud possible?
Probably not, but understanding the realities, and using simple best practices and effective technology will minimise your fraud
Fraud is rampant but still UK’s FCA agrees to postpone SCA rules
Threat to 25% of e-commerce transactions drives postponement when will EBA relent and accept reality?
Survey finds UK companies failing at IT security basics
Companies investing in the latest cyber security products and services are risking this being undermined by sloppy practices.
Who is responsible for detering payment fraud & cyber risk?
PwC’s advice on how to go about it