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Dutch InsurTech Onesurance raises seed round led by Curiosity VC

Dutch InsurTech Onesurance raises seed round led by Curiosity VC

Onesurance, a Dutch InsurTech startup focused on AI solutions for the insurance industry, has secured seed funding to accelerate its growth and expand its innovative technology.
fraud

Maximising fund recovery in APP fraud: A deep dive with industry experts

The growing prevalence of APP fraud has long focused financial institutions on the need for robust detection and prevention strategies. However, a critical component...
Form 1042-S

The comprehensive guide to Form 1042-S and US Source Income Reporting

Form 1042-S is an essential instrument in the U.S. tax system, serving as an annual tax return for withholding agents who manage, control, or...
compliance

2025 compliance outlook: Embracing AI and global regulatory shifts

As 2024 draws to a close, the financial services sector is gearing up for a dynamic compliance landscape in the coming year. With regulatory...
identity

Why identity proofing is essential for modern security compliance

Identity proofing is a critical process that verifies the authenticity of individuals' identities against official records, aiming to curb fraud and boost security across various sectors, including banking, healthcare, and government services.
AI

FCA unveils AI Lab to foster collaboration and innovation in FinTech

The FCA has launched a new AI Lab as part of its commitment to supporting the integration of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.
space

Applied Underwriters takes on the space insurance market with new leadership

Applied Underwriters Aerospace, a division of Applied Underwriters, is making a strategic move to expand its footprint in the space insurance market.
FCA

Volkswagen Finance hit with £5.4m FCA fine for mishandling customer hardships

In a significant regulatory action, Volkswagen Finance, has been fined £5.4m by the FCA for not treating customers in financial difficulty fairly. This fine...
Nasdaq

Nasdaq’s AI integration streamlines risk management for banks and insurers

Nasdaq has unveiled an machine learning methodology designed to revolutionize risk calculations and predictive analytics in the financial industry. Integrated into the Calypso platform, this...
Red Oak

How Red Oak is revolutionising compliance with AI-driven solutions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising various industries by offering technologies that enhance speed, quality, and efficiency. The financial compliance sector is particularly benefiting from...

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Diverse week for FinTech as $1.1bn raised across 17 deals

Diverse week for FinTech as $1.1bn raised across 17 deals

It was a diverse week for FinTech funding, with deals closing across nine different countries.  There were a total of 17 FinTech funding rounds covered...
Sift enhances fraud insights with new metrics in industry benchmark tool

Sift enhances fraud insights with new metrics in industry benchmark tool

Sift, a leading AI-powered fraud prevention platform, has introduced significant updates to its Fraud Industry Benchmarking Resource (FIBR), a free online tool designed to provide key fraud metrics across various industries, geographies, and timeframes.
Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill in $115m deal to enhance cyber threat intelligence

Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill in $115m deal to enhance cyber threat intelligence

Bitsight, a global leader in cyber risk management, has announced its $115m acquisition of Cybersixgill, a prominent cyber threat intelligence (CTI) provider. This strategic move...
FinCEN issues alert on deepfake fraud schemes targeting financial institutions

FinCEN issues alert on deepfake fraud schemes targeting financial institutions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a critical alert to assist financial institutions in identifying and addressing fraud schemes involving deepfake media created with generative AI (GenAI) tools.
change communication methods during a verification check.Some identity verification solutions may also flag possible attempts to circumvent verification checks, such as the use of third-party webcam plugins, which can let a customer display previously generated video rather than live video. Use of Deepfake Media in Phishing Attacks and Scams Criminals may also target financial institution customers and employees through sophisticated, GenAI-enabled social engineering attempts in support of other scams and fraud typologies, such as business email compromise (BEC) schemes, spear phishing attacks, elder financial exploitation, romance scams, and virtual currency investment scams.24For example, in family emergency schemes, scammers may use deepfake voices or videos to impersonate a victim’s family member, friend, or other trusted individual.25Similarly, criminals have reportedly used GenAI tools to target companies by impersonating an executive or other trusted employee and then instructing victims to transfer large sums or make payments to accounts ultimately under the scammer’s control.26 Financial Red Flag Indicators of Deepfake Media Abuse FinCEN identified the following red flag indicators to help financial institutions detect, prevent, and report potential suspicious activity related to the use of GenAI tools for illicit purposes.As no single red flag is necessarily indicative of illicit or suspicious activity, financial institutions should consider the surrounding facts and circumstances before determining whether a specific transaction is suspicious or associated with illicit use of GenAI tools. A customer’s photo is internally inconsistent (e.g., shows visual tells of being altered) or is inconsistent with their other identifying information (e.g., a customer’s date of birth indicates that they are much older or younger than the photo would suggest). A customer presents multiple identity documents that are inconsistent with each other.

Folks Finance secures $3.2m in Series A to advance crosschain DeFi solutions

Folks Finance, a DeFi platform specialising in lending, borrowing, and managing digital assets across multiple blockchains, has announced it raised $3.2m in an oversubscribed Series A funding round.

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