Anti-Fraud

FinTech company Vesttoo has shockingly announced that it will be laying off 75% of its staff in wake of its fraud scandal. 

Vesttoo lay off 75% of staff and close multiple offices amid fraud scandal

FinTech company Vesttoo has shockingly announced that it will be laying off 75% of its staff in wake of its fraud scandal. 

Flagright joins forces with ATII: A bold step in the fight against human trafficking

Flagright, renowned as a global force against financial crime, has formally announced its collaboration with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII).

78% of Europe’s top financial institutions faced third-party breaches

SecurityScorecard's latest research, centred on the looming Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) compliance deadline of January 2025, reveals a disturbing level of third-party and fourth-party cybersecurity breaches among Europe's largest financial institutions.
Effectiv, the real-time fraud combatant, secures $4.5m in seed funding

Effectiv, the real-time fraud combatant, secures $4.5m in seed funding

Effectiv, a real-time fraud and risk management platform servicing financial institutions and FinTech companies, has announced a fresh round of funding.
Understanding and combating the rising menace of chargeback fraud

Understanding and combating the rising menace of chargeback fraud

Chargeback fraud, an ever-present issue affecting businesses of all kinds and sizes, results in losses totalling to billions annually. The surge in eCommerce has coincided with an increase in such fraudulent activities, and this alarming trend is expected to continue.

Bank al Etihad enlists Swiss FinTech NetGuardians to combat fraud risks

NetGuardians, an award-winning Swiss FinTech company, and Bank al Etihad, a premier Jordan-based banking institution, have announced a strategic partnership to combat financial fraud.
Mitigating financial crime: A closer look at adverse media screening

Mitigating financial crime: A closer look at adverse media screening

Adverse media screening has become an integral component in the finance industry, especially in relation to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. RegTech company Alessa recently...
Sigma's AI Revolutionising risk management and compliance

Sigma’s AI: Revolutionising risk management and compliance

Sigma, recently ranked in the AIFinTech100 for 2023, is driving innovation with AI to offer robust and scalable risk management solutions. Their unique use of AI technologies makes the platform indispensable for current and prospective clients.
Starling Bank collaborates with Napier to bolster financial crime compliance

Starling Bank collaborates with Napier to bolster financial crime compliance

Starling Bank, a leading British digital challenger bank, has chosen Napier, a London-based intelligent compliance technology firm, as its preferred platform for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF). The partnership aims to enhance the bank's financial crime compliance.
Navigating the AML compliance journey: When is it time to hire an AML Officer?

Navigating the AML compliance journey: When is it time to hire an AML officer?

Today, the growing complexity of financial operations coupled with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape has magnified the importance of AML compliance in businesses. Especially in FinTech companies, the timing to bring an AML Officer on board is pivotal to the firm's overall trajectory.

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Validata and Temenos enhance bank reconciliation with extended technology partnership

Validata and Temenos enhance bank reconciliation with extended technology partnership

Validata, a leading provider in AI-driven reconciliation and data management tools, has partnered with Temenos, a banking software developer. 

Corpay boosts market presence with strategic Paymerang acquisition

Corpay, which offers corporate payments, has officially announced its intent to acquire Paymerang, a top provider of accounts payable automation solutions.
Canadian sustainable fixed income funds excel in early 2024

Canadian sustainable fixed income funds excel in early 2024

Canadian sustainable fixed income funds have made a robust start to the year, with the Morningstar Canada Sustainable Fund Landscape for Q1 2024 reporting an impressive $193.3m in inflows.
Pomelo and Thunes innovate cross-border finance with new digital wallet solution

Pomelo and Thunes innovate cross-border finance with new digital wallet solution

Bloomberg today unveiled a groundbreaking tool on the Bloomberg Terminal that enables investors to scrutinize portfolios, funds, and indices through sustainability thresholds tailored by the users themselves.
“The top 10 banks for AI talent currently account for 51% of the overall banking industry talent pool—a huge advantage when it comes to AI adoption. This concentration of AI talent has real consequences. If the banks that lag behind cannot close the gap, the race to implement AI will become an uphill struggle.”

US banks are surpassing European counterparts in AI talent growth

In the past six months, the world's foremost banks have expanded their AI talent by 9%, a rate that doubles their overall headcount growth, according to a survey from Evident.

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