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The true cost of fraud

Abrigo

Measuring the cost of fraud losses. The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Fraud scams made worse by the pandemic continue to be successful, while crypto-scams are emerging. That equates to $35 billion annually.

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Island Nation Mauritius To Set Up Fintech Fund

Bank Innovation

The island nation of Mauritius will now have a sovereign fund dedicated to investment in fintech. According to reports, high-level Fintech and Innovation-driven Financial Services Regulatory Committee panel met last week to discuss the possibility of the fund that would focus on, among other things, fraud, security, and blockchain.

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GIACT: It’s Time To Fight Back Against Fraud

PYMNTS

Melissa Townsley-Solis, head of GIACT , discusses one of the negative effects of COVID-19: the escalation of fraud in the payments arena. She stresses the importance of small businesses fighting back against fraud in 2021 in order to achieve economic recovery. Fraud was red-hot in 2020. It’s time to fight back.

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Ex-Amazon Security Chief Joins Capital One Board

PYMNTS

In a nod to just how important cybersecurity is becoming to larger firms within the financial space, Capital One said on Monday (Feb. 29) that it has brought on board Amazon’s former chief security officer, Tom Killalea.

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Introducing Our Partnership with Kyriba

Perficient

Specializing in cloud-based business transformation, Perficient’s new Treasury Technology practice will improve client’s global banking footprints through bank connectivity and address concerns for payment fraud. Payment fraud is now a high-priority concern. Bank connectivity is one of the most complicated aspects of an ERP project.

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How the Money Transmitter Modernization Act could build a more unified future

Abrigo

In today's interconnected world, efficient and secure money movement is crucial for individuals and businesses alike. Money transmitters like Western Union, PayPal, MoneyGram, Zelle, and many others, facilitate secure digital transactions, allowing people to send and receive funds across borders and within the U.S.

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Experts: US House Examines Legislative Actions To Combat Cybercriminals

PYMNTS

Cybercriminals are capitalizing on COVID-19, and they are doing so in tandem with the news cycle,” he said during the virtual hearing. They spoke before the Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy Tuesday. Head of Cybersecurity Strategy Tom Kellermann said, testifying before a U.S.

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