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Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A survey by SAS and KPMG reveals sluggish AI and ML adoption in anti-money laundering, with only 18% of financial institutions fully implementing these technologies.
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Target Group & FourNet partner to enhance NICE CXone use

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Target Group has forged a five-year partnership with FourNet to enhance its contact centre operations using the NICE CXone platform, aiming for greater efficiency.
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Vespia partners with Mastercard to streamline onboarding

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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payment technologies
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financial institutions
Vespia has partnered with Mastercard to enhance merchant onboarding across multiple regions, aiming to streamline processes and cut onboarding times by up to 90%.
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Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cybersecurity
Senetas has sold its subsidiary Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5 million, a strategic move expected to enhance its position in the cybersecurity market.
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Akamai named national ambassador to boost UK SME security

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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public sector
Akamai Technologies has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to boost cyber resilience among UK SMEs.
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To build or to buy? Tackling KYC complexities in client onboarding

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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In an era where speed and efficiency are paramount, banks must decide between building custom KYC systems or investing in advanced SaaS solutions to enhance client onboarding.
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Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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online fraud
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money laundering
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
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Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million funding round for Semeris, enhancing its AI tools for financial institutions navigating complex legal documents.
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Lombard Odier partners with MongoDB for AI tech upgrade

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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MongoDB and Lombard Odier have teamed up to revolutionise the Swiss bank's core banking systems, leveraging generative AI for faster application migration.
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artius.iD welcomes Jeffrey Keplar to advisory board

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Artius.iD has appointed Jeffrey Keplar to its Board of Strategic Advisors, aiming to bolster cybersecurity for global financial institutions amid rising digital threats.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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physical security
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identity theft
A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
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Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.
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AI revolutionising financial crime detection by 2025

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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The future of financial crime prevention is being reshaped by AI and quantum computing, presenting both opportunities and risks, says Efficient Frontiers International.
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Azul ensures Java solutions comply with DORA EU standards

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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software development
Azul has confirmed that its Java solutions now meet the European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements, aiding financial institutions in compliance.
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DORA compliance deadline impacts EU financial sector

Sat, 18th Jan 2025
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The deadline for the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act has arrived, pushing financial institutions to enhance their cybersecurity and compliance practices.
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Citi & Barclays invest in Validis for banking innovation

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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financial institutions
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modernisation
Citi and Barclays have invested in Validis to boost banking innovation, focusing on automated data standardisation for improved lending processes.
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Azul's OpenJDK solutions comply with EU's DORA standards

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software development
Azul has secured compliance for its OpenJDK solutions with the EU's DORA standards, bolstering digital resilience for financial institutions ahead of the 2025 deadline.
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Backbase highlights banking trends shaping the industry in 2025

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Backbase forecasts a USD $1 trillion transformation in banking by 2025, urging traditional banks to innovate or face a 30% market share loss to digital rivals.
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Digital resilience rules for ICT providers from 2025

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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insurance
The Digital Operational Resilience Act will come into force on 17 January 2025, impacting ICT providers linked to the financial services sector.
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Morgan Stanley partners with Wise to boost FX settlements

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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financial institutions
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forex
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wise
Morgan Stanley has partnered with Wise to enhance its foreign exchange settlement capabilities, marking a first for an investment bank in this area.