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The Journey of Payments and Clearing Systems in India

Finextra

The Digital Revolution (2010s - Present): The UPI Era The last decade has been transformational, driven by smartphone penetration, internet access, and strategic government and RBI initiatives. for card details), and promotes robust fraud detection and resolution mechanisms.

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding failure-to-prevent fraud measures

The Payments Association

It highlights new corporate responsibilities, significant penalties for non-compliance, and the businesses need to implement strong fraud prevention measures to protect their financial and reputational standing. For large, multinational corporations, this might mean sophisticated fraud detection systems and detailed compliance programmes.

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Avoiding AI Pitfalls in Financial Decision-Making

The Fintech Times

“For instance, if you take Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and machine learning algorithms, these enable enhanced data analysis and improved fraud detection capabilities, but over-reliance on these systems without proper risk controls and human oversight will create systemic vulnerabilities by design.

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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

billion analytics and fraud detection Acko Insurance 1.07 billion Perfios, a fintech SaaS company, focuses on real-time credit decisioning, analytics, and fraud detection. billion Formed in 2010, Zerodha is one of Indias largest stock brokers, known for its discount broking model. billion digital payments PayU 5.2

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FICO Urges FIs to ‘Work Harder Than Ever’ to Combat Fraud as PSD3 Regulations Beckon

The Fintech Times

“With PSD3 regulations now taking effect across Europe, we see fraud prevention teams moving towards a unified approach to fraud risk assessment. Continued investment in preventative tools, such as Scam Signal , and intelligence-led fraud detection remain critical to protecting card portfolios from evolving threats.”

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Keeping up With Gen Alpha: Mastercard Reveals How APAC Parents Respond to Digitally Savvy Generation

The Fintech Times

Generation Alpha, the generation of those born in 2010 onwards, have been exposed to technology from an extremely early age. They have grown up with it, resulting in many interacting with digital services seamlessly.

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From Pocket Money to Portfolio: Gen Alpha is Rewriting the Rules of Financial Literacy – Mastercard Report

Fintech Finance

Gen Alpha (the digital-first generation born 2010 onwards) isn’t waiting to grow up before engaging with money — they’re already making their mark on the world of digital finance. From budgeting apps to crypto curiosity, Gen Alpha is redefining what it means to be money smart in a digital world.