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Data shows chargebacks risk increasing as digital payments rise

09 Sep 21 @ 13:01

The global adoption of digital transactions exposed more businesses than ever to the ups and downs of e-commerce. Accepting more payment methods means businesses can better compete and cater to... read more

The case for crypto platforms – Regulation for survival?

03 Sep 21 @ 09:47

Is it fair to say that cryptocurrency and crypto platforms in general have been talked about a lot? What about regulation of crypto platforms? Probably also a headline grabber, but... read more

Crypto in Switzerland: bringing Swiss tradition to cryptocurrencies

31 Aug 21 @ 12:35

For centuries, elites across Europe and the world have flocked to Swiss banking as a safe haven for their assets. With the digital revolution continuing and cryptocurrencies gathering momentum, Switzerland... read more

Ransomware attacks surge by over 150% in 2021

23 Aug 21 @ 14:13

Businesses and people around the world suffer ransomware attacks every day. Exceptionally since the pandemic started, we hear more and more about hackers abusing vulnerabilities. According to the data presented... read more

Bank of America sets record for patents granted during H1 2021

20 Aug 21 @ 13:00

Bank of America has recorded the most patents granted in H1 of any year in the company’s history. The U.S. Patent Office (USPTO) granted the bank 227 patents during H1... read more

Beating financial crime: Commission overhauls anti-money laundering and terrorism rules

12 Aug 21 @ 11:55

The European Commission has presented an ambitious package of legislative proposals to strengthen the EU’s anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing (AML/CFT) rules. The package also includes the proposal for... read more

Payments sector keeps top spot for FinTech investment in record H1 2021

11 Aug 21 @ 11:07

Overall global FinTech funding across M&A, PE, and VC deals soared to a new high in H1 2021, according to KPMG’s Pulse of FinTech, a bi-annual report on FinTech investment... read more

Fraud Report: Massive increase in Brand Abuse cyber attacks

25 Jun 21 @ 09:08

Global e-commerce spending grew 28% annually to $4.2 trillion in 2020, paving the way for more fraudulent behaviour and more sophistication in attack types like Brand Abuse. Backing this insight... read more

European Fraud Map – UK winning card fraud loss battle

22 Jun 21 @ 15:55

2020 was an incredibly challenging year across the globe, with a rapidly changing mix of customer demands, a volatile staffing and servicing model, and a need to drive transformation quicker... read more

Ransomware and hacking now bigger threat to UK businesses than hostile states

17 Jun 21 @ 09:39

Cyber criminals carrying out ransomware attacks are now a bigger risk to UK national security  and businesses than online espionage by hostile states, Britain’s cyber defence chief has warned. Lindy... read more

Cyber security needs a new approach

14 Jun 21 @ 16:17

For some time, PCM has championed the need for companies to completely rethink their approach to cyber security. New approaches to cyber security are vital to combat everything from money laundering... read more

Important: As ransomware demands explode cyber insurance companies rethink premiums

03 Jun 21 @ 11:08

Cyber attacks began to climb last year, but big ransomware strikes over the past two months have convulsed the insurance market. Ireland’s healthcare system, a key US fuel pipeline and,... read more

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UK fraud losses reach four-year high

16 Jun 26 @ 18:17

Financial fraud losses in the UK climbed to their highest level in four years during 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of criminal networks and rais... more

Visa and Mastercard move to end two-decade swipe fee battle

11 Jun 26 @ 16:00

A landmark legal battle that has shaped the economics of card payments in the United States for more than twenty years has taken another significant step toward... more

Visa announces €500 Million European Investment Signals Strategic Response to Payments Sovereignty Push

31 May 26 @ 12:59

The debate around European payments sovereignty has intensified significantly over the past two years. Policymakers, regulators and financial institutions acros... more