BRICS flexes muscles as it challenges US dollar – Industry roundup: 25 April
by Graham Buck
China, Singapore unite on sustainable finance; Chile to nationalise lithium reserves; Meloni upbeat on MPS sale; Zimbabwe's digital currency plans
Minimizing Payment Fraud
Background
One of the biggest sources of fraud in most organisations is payment fraud. Typically the biggest sources of payment fraud are from: cheques particularly in accounts payable and disbursement accounts.…
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Treasury leads in discovering payments fraud
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Training employees in payment security helps detect payment fraud quickly and maintain treasury’s leadership in this area.
AI set to transform supply chain management – Industry roundup: 13 April
by Graham Buck
Canada keeps rates on hold; Renminbi share of trade finance grows; Mastercard adds Cross-Border Services Express; Tranglo expands into Europe
Ransomware attacks decrease, but companies falling prey to complacency
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Organizations must remain vigilant as ransomware payments rise despite fewer ransomware attacks.
The failure of US banks could lead to rise in cyberattacks
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Fear and a sense of urgency that drove recent bank runs can fuel the next big opportunity for bad actors and result in targeted cybercrimes.
Mastercard partners with Network International to launch AI fraud-prevention solution – Industry roundup: 17 February
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
The US SEC charges crypto TerraUSD and its founder Do Kwon with fraud.
Surge in swatting threats against corporate executives and board members
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Corporate leaders must take proactive steps to lower swatting risks so that swatters cannot get to the bigger prize – corporate assets.
China to expand digital yuan testing – Industry roundup: 2 February
by Graham Buck
UK issues plans to regulate crypto; Gmail creator sees ChatGPT ousting Google; Eurozone and UK hike interest rates; Raiffeisen earns more from Russia
Incoming payments fraud – losses are mounting
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Combat the growing menace of incoming payments fraud by adopting digital solutions, identity verification, speed and authentication.
India may give Visa and Mastercard access to its payments market – Industry roundup: 19 January
by Graham Buck
Bank of America chief promotes ESG; Deutsche Bank's CNY1bn Panda Bond; Saudi J-v targets strategic minerals; Five evolving cybercrime trends
Eighth successive hike takes Australia‘s interest rate to 3.1% – Industry roundup: 6 December
by Graham Buck
IBM and Maersk shutter TradeLens; Bulk ships "transporting food cargoes"; Fit For The Future study issued; Mastercard and Vesta in LatAm partnership
US survey finds most states pro-cashless – Industry roundup: 1 December
by Graham Buck
Oil price projections for 2023; Wider band for China's yuan likely; Binance re-enters Japan via acquisition; Goldman redeploys London traders to Milan
Neglecting to prioritize cybersecurity and sufficiently train staff likely behind cybersecurity workforce crisis
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
It’s critical that organizations give cyberattacks the focus and resources needed to address the rapidly intensifying cybersecurity workforce crisis.
The ESG-cybersecurity connection: time and reasons to integrate them
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Prioritizing integration of ESG and cybersecurity will help corporations create long-term value with societal support.
P.E. powerhouses struggle with cash flow – Industry roundup: 21 September
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
Goldman Sachs in Europe, India's all-inclusive payment ecosystem, FedPayments Insights Service.
Top cybersecurity awareness training topics and factors that make training content a success
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Security advancement cannot be based on technology alone. It must include security awareness measures and effective training content.
Deepfake technology poses security and reputational risks for CEOs, CFOs and treasurers
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Organizations have to equip themselves to safeguard their finances, brand and executive reputation against the growing threat of deepfake attacks.
Highest rate of card fraud - OpenTreasury Podcast #49
by CTMfile
Pushpendra Mehta meets with Craig Jeffery and Jack Large to discuss nine news stories.
Mobile Security Index 2022: more companies experiencing mobile-related compromises
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
The Verizon Mobile Security Index 2022 Report highlights that more organizations have been subject to a security incident involving a mobile device.
UK faces the highest rate of card fraud in Europe - Industry roundup: 5 August
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
India-based fintech seeks UAE investors; Portuguese cryptocurrency exchanges take massive hit; Avaya, Goldman and JPMorgan face lender backlash
Why US corporate bond defaults are set to rise– Industry roundup: 4 August
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rates by 0.5%; Facebook parent mulls bond offer; Traders' ESG priorities; Solana wallets targeted
Zelle volumes increase rapidly, exceeding checks for the first time – Industry roundup: 20 July
by CTMfile
Investments in the UK fintech industry increase by 24%, invoice-to-pay solution, victims of fraud on Zelle.
Money laundering still on the rise – Industry roundup: 18 July
by Monica Zangerle , Writer, CTMfile
European Central Bank's new bond, Treasury and trade solutions, 'Sango Coin' cryptocurrency.
Bank of Canada hikes interest rates by a full percentage point – Industry roundup: 13 July
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Ransomware is still cybersecurity’s biggest challenge, Risk management not keeping pace with growing risks