PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Compliance and risk? The top of any FinTech’s to-do — and to-keep-doing — list. Automating that compliance is now a “need to have.”. For FinTech firms, doing the chasing all on their own is a losing proposition. FinTech firms can browse and research what they need and pick it up on the fly. Plugging In To Plugins.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

FinTech solution company Entersekt has upgraded its authentication technology in the DACH region of Europe, according to a release. The company recently announced that the software company Netcetera implemented the authentication system for Bank-Verlag, a company that makes and provides secure services for Germany’s banks.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

In the mad dash for small firms to secure capital, many sought their PPP loans from banks other than their usual financial service providers, creating a logistical nightmare for financial institutions (FIs) that still rely on manual and outdated customer onboarding workflows. On Tuesday (Sept. Broadening Customer Understanding.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

ICBA’s Bank Security Institute offers critical incident response strategies to keep your physical branch location safe. And as banking processes increasingly moved online, community bankers needed to fortify their online defenses against fraud and cybercrime. In August, ICBA hosted the Bank Security Institute. Tiffany Lukk.

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Bank Innovation

MAY 24, 2018

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and compliance were some of the topics that dominated day 1 of fintech conference Data Disrupt, taking place in New York. The panel “Consumer Finance: Fighting Fraud with Fire” brought together three fintech companies, who discussed different methods of combating fraud.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The latest Digital Banking Tracker brings research and expert commentary from the FinTech and consumer banking space with a focus on anti-money laundering (AML) and solutions. The Cost of Compliance. Mobile, online and phone channels all have distinct fraud challenges and customer needs. Challenges and Solutions.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Most fintech companies are fine, but they’ve stopped blowing off econ class for mimosa brunches. Especially in fintech, which had the roughest semester last spring. Fintech is still alive and well, Gonzobankers, and fintech deals are still happening. Banks Bought More Fintechs (Until Sum mer Break Started!).

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Since the beginning of Michael Hsu’s tenure as Acting Comptroller of the Currency, bank/fintech partnerships have been a focus of OCC concern. Mr. Hsu also raised concerns about unknown risks or “nasty surprises” arising out of bank-fintech arrangements. He advised banks to closely monitor risk and compliance in these partnerships.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The greater availability of data gives financial institutions (FIs) and FinTech firms alike insight into customers’ behaviors, habits and preferences, allowing them to develop more effective tools, products and features. While these initiatives are spurring more focused financial services innovations, they also come with challenges.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2019

Faced with a growing number of transactions to process in real time, payment service providers (PSPs), financial institutions (FIs) and FinTech firms also need to make sure the security of these smarter payment systems is up to par. Regulators in Ghana and Uganda are exploring changes to their remittance rules to keep payments secure.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

FinTech Continues Its Disruption. Traditional banks have continued their sloth-like pace in FinTech adoption, added Galarza, which has led corporates to seek innovative services from non-bank players. “In Fraud Prevention Remains Paramount. So, what can corporates expect from their banks in 2017? But Banks Continue To Thrive.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

Judges dismissed a civil suit that alleged Wirecard of fraud weeks after the company filed for insolvency in a Munich court. The judge also found that the involvement of the Mauritius’ Emerging Markets Investment Fund (EMIF) was not a reason to suspect fraud. “As Still, this is not the end of troubles for Wirecard.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

These are attempts, and, often because of diligent work by bank compliance officers, do not represent actual losses. There are also a lot of illegal activities involved with wire, credit card and automated clearing house (ACH) fraud. “By financial system have had some information about themselves … compromised at some point.”.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2020

Ensuring such payments are secure from bad actors is a priority for the banks that process them. From an instant payment perspective, it has now become much more important to be able to manage the fraud in real time online,” said Tino Kam , head of transaction banking at Finland-based Nordea Bank , in a recent interview with PYMNTS.

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2019

To that end, Jessica Moran, general manager of Paymode-X Business Solutions at Bottomline Technologies , noted the continued (and accelerating) collaboration between banks and FinTech firms. I cannot remember the last time we had a conversation with a corporate who didn’t say, ‘Oh yeah, you know, I experienced check fraud.’

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Today in B2B payments, Revolut launches a new solution for its business customers, and MonetaGo collaborates to combat trade finance fraud. Plus, Pioneer Bank sues over MyPayrollHR scandal, Procurement Partners secures new funding, and ImagineTime partners on FinTech for accountants. MonetaGo, GUUD Team On Secure Transactions.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

As legal cannabis spreads, the industry is a big opportunity for FinTech, as industry players struggle to manage intense compliance requirements and limited access to traditional financial services. based B2B software-as-a-service and data solutions provider focusing on supporting corporates’ compliance and anti-fraud efforts.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2020

financial institutions as they scrambled to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Lendio already secured its approval to facilitate PPP loans, the alternative lender said, noting that small businesses can now apply for a PPP loan on the Lendio platform.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Fraudsters have been increasingly focused on mobile services, with one-third of all fraud attacks worldwide reportedly targeting mobile during the first half of 2018 — a 24 percent year-over-year increase. Fighting Fraud Visibly and Invisibly. STACK’s mobile app provides budget management and spending accounts, among other services.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2020

As much as 22 percent of consumers have now been targeted by COVID-19 digital fraud scams, driving a mounting need for new ways to mitigate digital fraud risks. Other companies are adopting biometric identity verification solutions from third-party FinTechs. Deep Dive: Using Biometrics To Enable And Enhance AML/KYC Compliance.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Financial institutions (FIs), payment providers and FinTechs are deploying numerous technologies to keep money launderers away, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. Two-thirds of customers also felt that companies’ account security measures were subpar. Developments Around The AML/KYC Space. About The Tracker.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Financial crime is a pervasive threat to banks, credit unions, FinTechs and other financial institutions (FIs) the world over. A recent study from PwC found that 47 percent of companies had experienced fraud at least once in the past two years, with a grand total of $42 billion in funds stolen over this period of time. billion ($8.9

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

to advance secure, contactless transactions as stores reopen amid COVID-19 restrictions. Synctera Brings 'FinTech As A Service' To Community Banks. FinTechs want to offer compliant banking services, while community banks want new ways to grow deposits. The FinTech as a Service launched Tuesday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2018

In Africa, the biggest private bank in Kenya, CBA, has cemented a partnership with a FinTech there, Ennovative Capital, a Kenyan firm that licenses software to boost payments speeds. The Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) advocated enhanced use of new technologies tied to “know your client” or KYC efforts.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2019

With the Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) compliance deadline less than four months away, banks are still underprepared. While banks continue to open their application programming interfaces (APIs) to third-party providers and FinTech firms, many are still in the dark when it comes to SCA.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

According to recent information from Juniper Research , online payment fraud losses from e-commerce, airline ticketing, and money transfer and banking services are expected to reach $48 billion by 2023, more than double the $22 billion in losses estimated for 2018. Synthetic identities and new account fraud.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2017

Banks and financial institutions spend billions of dollars to ensure they are meeting compliance requirements and properly managing risks. For this reason, ComplyAdvantage is out to disrupt the market by delivering on solutions that does more than just check the compliance box. Filling The Compliance Gap.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 2, 2018

EXCLUSIVE - My colleague JJ Hornblass recently commented on the ACH fraud that took place at our company, and how one of its most striking aspects was the casual way in which the bank reacted to it. This casualness may be due to ACH fraud not being anything new to the industry. What is new.Read More.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

For fraudsters, armed with new technologies, the ATM is fertile ground for fraud. In an interview with PYMNTS, David Phister, director of systems security product management at Diebold Nixdorf , said that when it comes to combatting fraud, “holiday seasons are always tough.” Well, that means trips to the ATM.

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BankInovation

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

London-based fraud prevention fintech SEON has acquired anti-money laundering software company Complytron for an undisclosed amount. The deal has been in the works since April 2022, as SEON aims to improve its compliance and screening capabilities, SEON Chief Executive Tamas Kadar told Bank Automation News. “A

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2018

But the recent thefts, along with other attempted and completed cyberattacks, demonstrate why payments officials in the region are expressing fresh concern about financial security there. Fraud is a Top Worry. The lack of security cooperation between bankers and regulators also comes up for blame. Growing Awareness.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2016

Santander InnoVentures , a FinTech venture capital fund, announced on Wednesday (June 22) that it is making a strategic investment in identity verification platform Socure. The technology is typically used by financial institutions to help prevent fraud when customers open a new bank account or when issued credit or debit cards.

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FICO

AUGUST 12, 2021

Financial Institutions’ compliance officers and teams should be concerned that Open Banking may render their existing AML/CTF and KYC compliance programs inadequate. AML compliance has not traditionally focused on monitoring this type of network. Fintechs therefore may use combinations of API providers.

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Insights on Business

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Two years ago I wrote an article on the 6 biggest trends in FinTech. In a landscape where new technology arises, gets implemented and goes mainstream in a heartbeat, I wanted to cover five of the most impactful trends currently impacting the FinTech industry today: 1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Blockchain.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

As Visa accelerates the availability of Visa Direct to merchants in Europe, Checkout.com is proud to power FinTechs and merchants alike, helping to unlock the potential of the cross-border payments opportunity through our cloud-based enterprise Connected Payments platform,” Pousaz added. MoneyGram is in favor of a proposal by U.S.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In my previous post on application fraud, we explored the drivers behind the rapid acceleration of identity-based fraud , which includes identity theft / third-party fraud, synthetic identity fraud, and first-party fraud. Managing fraud is a balancing act that starts with knowing your fraud risk appetite.

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Insights on Business

JUNE 18, 2018

Some important financial technologies are changing the way the world is doing business and that change is now reaching the securities industry. At the SIFMA Fintech Conference this week these powerful technologies will be on display in the Big Apple. Another technology in discussion will be the ever prevailing blockchain technologies.

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