Financial crime stories
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UK banking fraud predicted to exceed GBP $38 million by 2029
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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biometrics
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data sharing
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juniper research
Fraudulent banking transactions in the UK could hit GBP $38 million over the next five years, warns Juniper Research, as the country battles a 111% surge in financial crime.
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BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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endpoint protection
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fintechs
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email security
BioCatch's latest report on APAC digital banking fraud trends reveals a 70% rise in mobile app fraud and a dramatic 108% surge in voice scams, alongside a notable decline in fraud losses in Australia.
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HSBC & BNY Mellon to pilot Quantexa's new AI technology
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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hsbc
HSBC and BNY Mellon join Quantexa's Lighthouse Programme to deploy Q Assist, a context-aware generative AI suite, debuting at London Tech Week to optimise financial services.
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Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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fintechs
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crm
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rpa
Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.
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UK SMEs eye global expansion despite banking challenges
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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fintechs
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regulation
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brexit
A new report by IFX Payments reveals that 78% of UK SMEs are set to expand globally despite facing challenges from ring-fencing regulations and Brexit.
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AI's role in global digital fraud exposed by BioCatch study
Wed, 1st May 2024
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ai
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fraud
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digitisation
A BioCatch study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used by criminals for financial crime and digital fraud, posing significant challenges to global financial institutions.
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Innovate Finance collaborates to speed up RegTech industry initiatives
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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digital initiatives
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collaboration
Innovate Finance, City of London Corporation, and Encompass Corporation launch a RegTech Platform to expedite fintech initiatives, provide guidance to RegTech providers, and address sector challenges.
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Dow Jones to launch AI-powered platform to revolutionise due diligence
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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agility
Dow Jones Risk and Compliance is set to launch an AI-powered research platform, Dow Jones Integrity Check, promising to revolutionise diligence reports.
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Encompass appoints Neil Acworth as new Chief Information Security Officer
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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encompass
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cto
Neil Acworth steps into the role of Chief Information Security Officer at Encompass Corporation, bolstering the firm's commitment to delivering robust, data-centred financial security measures.
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Encompass Corporation named 'One to Watch' in FCC50 list by Chartis Research
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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research
Specialist in compliance technology, Encompass Corporation, earns 'One to Watch' status from Chartis Research's FCC50 list, highlighting performance in battling financial crime.
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Ripjar unveils Compliance CoPilot for risk monitoring
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ai
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financial crime
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ml
London's Ripjar launches Compliance CoPilot, an AI-risk management assistant, aiming to revolutionise threat monitoring.
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PPRO bolsters leadership with new legal & compliance appointments
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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fintechs
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open banking
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fraud
PPRO has bolstered its leadership, appointing Selene Brett as Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer, and Marc Kuzak and Massimiliano Conte as Legal and Compliance Director respectively to bolster governance.
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Global AML system spend to hit USD $51.7bn by 2028, driven by AI use
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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ai
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aml
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legal
Global spending on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems is projected to reach USD $51.7 billion by 2028, an 80% increase driven by AI's role in enhancing risk assessment, according to Juniper Research.
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Dow Jones launches pioneering investment screening tool with BIGTXN
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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fintechs
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risk & compliance
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s&p dow jones
Dow Jones Risk and Compliance unveils Risk and Compliance Financial Instruments, a cutting-edge solution for optimising pre- and post-trade investment screening amid an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
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SAS lauded as leader in AML transaction monitoring by Chartis Research
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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rpa
In its inaugural AML transaction monitoring solutions evaluation, Chartis Research recognises analytics giant SAS as a category leader, underscoring its impressive capabilities in analytical modelling, risk typology modelling, and workflow automation.
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LRN's anti-fraud courses receive accreditation in Singapore
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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financial crime
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aml
Singapore battles rising online scams as LRN Corporation delivers accredited courses to enhance ethical practices in the financial sector, in line with the Monetary Authority regulations.
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Encompass Corporation honoured as leader on RegTech100 list
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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martech
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risk & compliance
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cx
Encompass Corporation's dynamic Know Your Customer (KYC) process automation platform earns them a place in the 2024 RegTech100 list.
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ST Engineering plans to enhance digital transformations in financial services
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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uc
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
ST Engineering will enhance digital transformation in finance by expanding cybersecurity solutions, in partnership with the non-profit Elevandi.
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The high cost of the cybersecurity skills gap: Why we need to act now
Wed, 17th May 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
There is a worldwide cybersecurity professional shortage. But what does this mean for cybercriminals? More easy money to make.
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Cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks up by 40% - report
Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
In 2022 the number of cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks prevented by Kaspersky anti-phishing systems increased by 40% compared to the previous year.