05 Nov 25 @ 14:11

European law enforcement agencies have taken down a sprawling crypto scam and money laundering operation that defrauded victims of more than €600 million, in one of the largest coordinated anti-fraud... read more

29 Sep 25 @ 15:46

Financial institutions are finding themselves increasingly hampered by the twin burdens of outdated technology and rising compliance obligations, according to new global research from Bottomline. The firm’s fifth annual Future... read more

17 Sep 25 @ 11:20

Zelle has entered 2025 with unprecedented momentum, reporting 2 billion transactions and nearly $600 billion in payments during H1 2025. The network, operated by Early Warning Services, recorded double-digit growth... read more

08 Sep 25 @ 17:17

The battle against financial crime in the US is shifting rapidly as scams emerge as the single most damaging category of fraud for banks. New research suggests scams accounted for... read more

20 Aug 25 @ 14:05

The UK’s financial watchdog has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in so-called money mule activity, underscoring the scale of financial crime now coursing through the payments system. More... read more

13 Aug 25 @ 09:00

By the end of this decade, the global payments ecosystem will look markedly different. Real-time processing, cross-border interoperability, and blockchain-enabled innovations are set to reshape the way money moves around... read more

12 Aug 25 @ 09:23

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accelerating towards the launch of its long-anticipated central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Digital Dirham, with the first retail issuance scheduled for Q4 2025.... read more

09 Jul 25 @ 09:07

Scrutiny of US regulatory gaps in high-risk industries offers sobering lessons for the payments sector, which remains exposed to systemic weaknesses of its own. Oversight failures in sectors such as... read more

11 Jun 25 @ 12:55

As the epidemic of online fraud escalates, it is increasingly clear that the financial services sector alone cannot – and should not – be expected to shoulder the entire burden... read more

30 May 25 @ 09:29

In a landmark development for financial security in Latin America, three of Argentina’s leading financial institutions – Banco Galicia, Naranja X, and Santander — have joined forces to launch BioCatch... read more

01 Apr 25 @ 16:11

A new global fraud report from  Revolut has cast a stark spotlight on the persistent role of social media platforms – particularly those owned by Meta – as enablers of... read more

17 Feb 25 @ 17:12

Economic crime is a growing global challenge, costing businesses and governments billions each year. Despite efforts to combat fraud, money laundering and financial misconduct, criminals continue to exploit regulatory gaps... read more

03 Feb 25 @ 11:35

The global payments landscape is undergoing a major transformation as cross-border payments become more streamlined, efficient and digitally integrated. Financial institutions, payment service providers, and fintech firms are racing to... read more

06 Dec 24 @ 11:53

Across Europe, numerous financial institutions are embracing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions as essential tools for achieving cost savings, efficiency and scalability. Whether in France, the UK, Spain or Germany, banks and... read more

05 Dec 24 @ 10:28

Bitcoin has shattered the $100,000 mark for the first time, riding a wave of investor optimism fuelled by anticipated regulatory and political support under the leadership of US President-elect Donald... read more

04 Dec 24 @ 09:50

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) is spearheading a transformative initiative to combat economic crime and enhance financial security across the United Kingdom. With support from over 70... read more

21 Nov 24 @ 17:29

A decade ago, neobanks like Monzo, Starling and Revolut emerged as fintech trailblazers, aiming to disrupt the dominance of traditional banks. They promised a seamless digital experience, transparency, and innovative... read more

21 Nov 24 @ 11:34

APP scam losses (Authorised push payment) are on the rise, and expected to climb to $7.6 billion by 2028 across six leading real-time payment markets (US, UK, India, Brazil, Australia... read more

12 Nov 24 @ 09:49

INFORM have launched a new white paper which explains the challenges inherent in securing instant payments and the best means to achieve this goal. The white paper also claims instant payments represent... read more

30 Oct 24 @ 09:08

Global economies can save $3.13 trillion by using AI to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, which costs trillions of dollars annually, according to the inaugural Napier AI /... read more