Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Payment giant Visa is set to acquire Featurespace, a company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for real-time payments fraud protection. Founded in 2008 at Cambridge University, Featurespace has developed AI-driven algorithms that can detect complex fraud patterns in transaction data.

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Fraud Detection AI Acquirers Fraud Prevention 109

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the key trends defining the payments sector in 2024, highlighting the opportunities for strategic growth, as well as the challenges posed by regulatory pressures, financial crime, and evolving infrastructure demands.

Payments Trends 88

Payments Trends Financial Crimes Cross-Border Payments 88

The Payments Association

JANUARY 3, 2025

It highlights the necessity of advanced fraud detection and greater industry collaboration. Improving regulations, using technology for detection, and fostering industry-wide cooperation. As fraud continues to grow in sophistication, merchants are increasingly at the forefront of the battle against financial crime.

Fraud Detection 88

Fraud Detection Fraud Prevention Participant Financial Crimes 88

Finovate

MARCH 19, 2025

A newly announced partnership between core banking provider Tuum and full-cycle verification platform Sumsub will give banks, fintechs, and financial institutions the ability to streamline customer onboarding and enhance fraud prevention without adding friction to the user experience.

Fraud Prevention 96

Fraud Prevention Fraud Detection Payment APIs and Integration Verification 96

The Fintech Times

MARCH 31, 2025

As cross-border transactions grow in Europe, the cloud-based financial crime management technology solutions provider, Nasdaq Verafin has revealed that these payment channels are opening up more passageways for fraud to take place, as $194.9billion was moved across borders in 2023; more than a quarter of the total fraud figure in 2023 ($750billion).

Cross-Border 65

Cross-Border Addressing Financial Crimes Elder Abuse 65

The Payments Association

APRIL 7, 2025

SNEAK PEE K: Unveiled: Key Financial Crime 360 findings July 16, 2024 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The findings of the Financial Crime 360 survey, focusing on the challenges, prevalent fraud types, and strategic responses across various sectors. Why is it important?

Financial Crimes 88

Financial Crimes Crime Fraud Prevention AML 88

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Hawk AI, a Germany-based provider of artificial intelligence technology for fraud detection and anti-money laundering efforts, has announced Robin Lee as the new General Manager for its Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations. Robin Lee Robin Lee said, “I’m delighted to be joining Hawk AI.

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APACS AI Financial Crimes Money Laundering 113

Finextra

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In a conversation ahead of Sibos 2024, Laura Quevedo, Executive Vice President of Financial Crime and Resiliency at Mastercard, highlights the growing threat of financial scams in the digital age, with cybercriminals increasingly using AI to exploit consumers.

Financial Crimes 59

Financial Crimes Crime AI Fraud Detection 59

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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. Firms must be required to have fraud prevention policies in place and demonstrate their effectiveness.

Crime 88

Crime Fraud Prevention Risk Assessment Due Diligence 88

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Paydock continues to grow its partner network, forging strategic alliances that deliver enhanced value and operational efficiency to merchants and financial institutions worldwide. By automating fraud detection, businesses can eliminate manual reviews, accelerating fulfilment and providing a smooth customer experience.

Fraud Prevention 88

Fraud Prevention Payment APIs and Integration Alternative Payment Methods Fraud Detection 88

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Swift today announced that it is rolling out new AI-enhanced fraud detection to help the global payments industry step up its defence as bad actors grow increasingly sophisticated. The group has so far developed a number of fraud detection use cases which are set to be tested in a sandbox environment.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border SWIFT AI 98

The Payments Association

APRIL 8, 2025

It highlights the necessity of advanced fraud detection and greater industry collaboration. Improving regulations, using technology for detection, and fostering industry-wide cooperation. As fraud continues to grow in sophistication, merchants are increasingly at the forefront of the battle against financial crime.

Fraud Detection 88

Fraud Detection Fraud Prevention Scams Participant 88

Finovate

APRIL 9, 2024

At the conference, Lucinity demonstrated its AI-enabled copilot, Luci , which enhances financial crime compliance via insight generation, report writing, and automation. The technology performs internet searches, background checks, fraud detection, sanctions screening, and more. hours to 25 minutes.

Automation 109

Automation Innovation Financial Crimes AI 109

FICO

MARCH 6, 2020

In September 2019, Fico and Visma announced their partnership to Offer SaaS Anti Financial Crime Solutions in Western Europe. I also manage the partner channels and programs for our financial crime compliance solutions. For more than two decades I have now been working in the financial services industry.

Financial Crimes 81

Financial Crimes Crime Compliance Technology 81

The Fintech Times

JUNE 1, 2024

Even worse, the fraud landscape shows no signs of improving, as bad actors increasingly utilise AI to increase the damage done to financial organisations. However, many of the largest financial organisations worldwide are actively investigating measures to counteract these threats. Over a third of fraud attempts (42.5

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SWIFT AI Fraud Detection Fraud Prevention 124

The Payments Association

APRIL 28, 2025

It highlights how industry leaders are prioritising AI, cross-border payments, and digital currencies while grappling with regulatory, technological, and customer demands. Financial crime and cyber security threats are identified by 9% of respondents, underlining the importance of maintaining robust defences as digital payments expand.

Cross-Border Payments 88

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Digital Currency Financial Crimes 88

The Fintech Times

APRIL 2, 2025

Revolut today released its third Consumer Security and Financial Crime Report , revealing the rapidly evolving tactics of fraudsters across its markets. Revolut takes fraud and the industry-wide risk of customers being coerced by organised criminals, incredibly seriously.

Scams 59

Scams Consumer Financial Crimes Encryption 59

Finovate

AUGUST 13, 2024

Financial crime compliance platform Lucinity announced a strategic partnership with AI data management company Knights Analytics. The partnership will bring advanced AI-powered data management capabilities to bear to fight financial crime.

Financial Crimes 59

Financial Crimes Crime Compliance AI 59

The Payments Association

MARCH 25, 2025

The fintech sector is evolving rapidly, transforming financial transactions, but it is also facing growing regulatory scrutiny and risks, such as fraud and cybersecurity threats. As director/MLRO of SENDS, a UK-licensed EMI, I see AI’s potential in fraud prevention, AML, and compliance.

Regulatory Compliance 136

Regulatory Compliance AML Compliance PCI DSS 136

Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2024

The banking industry is shifting towards innovation, collaboration and customer-centricity, driven by the adoption of technologies including cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), changing customer preferences, and a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, a new report by Amazon Web Services (AWS) says.

AI 113

AI Innovation Financial Crimes Crime 113

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Visa (NYSE: V) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Featurespace , a developer of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) payments protection technology that prevents and mitigates payments fraud and financial crime risks. We look forward to welcoming the Featurespace team to Visa.”

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Acquirers Financial Crimes Fraud Detection Crime 98

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, PhotonPay has further streamlined anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) processes, enhanced its risk management system and effectively reduced financial crime risks. “Compliance is the foundation of trust in global payments.

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Compliance Payment Solutions Global Payments Risk 59

FICO

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As money laundering schemes are getting more and more sophisticated, the detection and mitigation strategy has to get smarter and faster. Looking ahead to 2018, I predict a rising trend for organizations to do four things better than today in the realm of financial crime. Check out our financial crime pages.

Financial Crimes 55

Financial Crimes Crime AI Money Laundering 55

Fintech News

JANUARY 18, 2024

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) represents a pivotal moment in the technological evolution, significantly altering the digital financial services landscape in the Asia Pacific region. But that is just the tip of this transformational technology’s potential in financial services. trillion to US$4.4

AI 109

AI Financial Crimes Crime SWIFT 109

The Payments Association

APRIL 2, 2025

AI in payments: The battle against fraud's evolving threat May 2 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp Whats the article about? How artificial intelligence is both enabling and combating payment fraud, based on insights from a recent industry webinar. Why is it important?

AI 88

AI Financial Crimes Deepfake Fraud Prevention 88

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Swift , the secure financial messaging service provider, is rolling out new AI-enhanced fraud detection to help the global payments industry improve its defence as bad actors become increasingly sophisticated.

Fraud Detection 52

Fraud Detection SWIFT AI Financial Crimes 52

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Moore discusses how the PSR is working to enhance user experience, combat financial crime through smarter data sharing, and foster collaboration across the payments ecosystem. Moore sees this as essential for tackling financial crime, enhancing efficiency, and delivering better customer outcomes.

Innovation 88

Innovation Financial Crimes Payments Regulations 88

Fintech Review

MARCH 11, 2025

NYC, NYC, March 11th, 2025, FinanceWire Feedzai , the global leader in AI-native fraud prevention solutions, today announced the launch of ScamAlert, an innovative GenAI-powered fraud prevention agent built from a deep understanding of tactics fraudsters use to exploit consumers.

Scams 52

Scams Fraud Prevention Risk Assessment Financial Crimes 52

Finextra

JUNE 3, 2025

Feedzai, the global leader in AI-native financial crime prevention, today announced the launch of Feedzai IQ, a new family of solutions that enables network fraud intelligence without compromising customer privacy.

Fraud Detection 52

Fraud Detection AI Financial Crimes Compromise 52

FICO

OCTOBER 11, 2017

I’m convinced we are entering the Golden Age of artificial intelligence (AI); with so much promise and potential in front of us, I am feeling a little like Neo in The Matrix as he swallows the red pill. This is needed, because AI-based attacks are not science fiction — they are happening today. Why We Need Defensive AI.

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AI Law Enforcement Rules Non-Bank 110

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

AI can enhance transaction monitoring, while stronger KYC processes and staff training will help manage risks and maintain compliance. Partnering with regional providers, leveraging AI for fraud detection, and conducting regular audits will ensure compliance, transparency, and operational excellence.

IBAN 88

IBAN AML Master Account Due Diligence 88

The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Stronger fraud detection and better industry collaboration are needed to protect consumers The Payment Systems Regulator’s (PSR) findings in its December’s Unmasking how fraudsters target UK consumers in the digital age report reveal a stark picture of the growing threat posed by authorised push payment (APP) scams.

Scams 88

Scams Romance Scams Phishing Volume 88

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The good news is that innovations in the AI space are making chargeback prevention a much more manageable prospect. Why are AI tools especially effective at fighting fraud? AI isn’t just a buzzword in cybersecurity. The technology is gaining traction because these tools excel at fraud detection in several ways.

AI 88

AI Fraud Detection Identity Theft Account Takeovers 88

FICO

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Behind the headlines on financial crime compliance are big challenges. Rapid payments, instant payments, PSD2 have been vehicles to further misuse the financial system for laundering money and harming banks, their customers and the economy worldwide. North American financial services firms nowadays spend more than $31.5

Financial Crimes 52

Financial Crimes Crime Compliance AI 52

PYMNTS

MAY 25, 2020

Digital fraud and other forms of financial crime are also on the rise due to the uncertainty and confusion surrounding the crisis. Twenty-two percent of Americans have reported being targeted by COVID-19-related fraud, and these scams have seen more than $1.2 COVID-19-Related Fraud.

Financial Crimes 67

Financial Crimes Crime Scams Fraud Prevention 67

Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2024

A 2023 research by Moody’s Analytics revealed a wealth of corporate structures enabling sanctions evasion, money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. Though still in early stages, the report notes that some banks are starting to use gen AI to enhance risk management insights and scores.

Money Laundering 127

Money Laundering Financial Crimes Crime APACS 127

FICO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

While AI has been used for more than 25 years in credit fraud detection , few people outside the banking sphere were aware of this. But as AI has become a hotter mainstream topic, the question is a logical one. In addition, the show interviewed me for a brief article on using AI and machine learning for financial crime.

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Financial Crimes Crime AI Fraud Detection 45