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Corporates See Loan Fraud By Insiders As Growing Threat

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Pandemic-related fraud attempts continue to climb. This week's B2B Data Digest looks at the latest figures behind such fraud targeting corporate finance teams. According to the report, business leaders are more concerned about data security than ever before, citing the pandemic as one factor behind the fears. 45 percent of U.S.

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Luckin Coffee Execs Fired After Fraud Probe

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An internal investigation into alleged fraud at Luckin Coffee Inc. In addition, the company has placed six other employees on suspension or leave due to involvement in or knowledge of the fraud. A special committee at Luckin hired Chicago-based law firm Kirkland & Ellis as counsel and FTI Consulting of Washington, D.C.

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Fed Names New Payments Security Leader

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Federal Reserve System has appointed its Payments Security Strategy leader, the agency announced Friday (Dec. He will lead the Fed’s initiative to address payments fraud risk and boost the security of payments in the U.S. Treasury and financial market, among other responsibilities.

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COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community

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With a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on the way, small businesses have yet another chance to secure much-needed financial relief. government's inability to curb the risk of fraud that emerged during the first round of PPP funding. Homeland Security investigators. Homeland Security investigators.

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Top News In Payments: Brex Unveils Management Account; Saga Teams With Marcus For Savings Accounts

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Today in the payments news roundup, FinTech startup Brex is launching a business cash management account to take the place of traditional business bank accounts. Brex is rolling out a business cash management account to take the place of traditional business bank accounts. Brex Launches Brex Cash To Replace Biz Bank Accounts.

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Signature Bank Taps Tech For Simplified AP

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Chicago-based Signature Bank is rolling out a technology platform called Finrails AP to simplify B2B payments, the company announced on Thursday (Feb. Finrails AP offers businesses a cloud-based accounts payable (AP) solution that automates B2B payments on a secure digital dashboard using numerous payment methods.

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How fraudsters target different generations

Independent Banker

Financial fraud and cyber attacks aren’t a one-age-fits-all scenario. Community banks can find ways to mitigate age-related fraud through technology, as well as by educating their customers of their particular risks. We look at community banks’ options for fighting this type of crime. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Rehman Khan, Travelers.

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