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Stopping the growing threat of synthetic ID fraud
Biometrics

Stopping the growing threat of synthetic ID fraud

AI-fuelled synthetic ID fraud is surging, set to cost firms USD $23 billion by 2025 and USD $58.3 billion by 2030 without stronger checks.

By Barley Laing • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Group-IB launches secure platform to combat GBP £600m UK fraud
Unified Communications

Group-IB launches secure platform to combat GBP £600m UK fraud

Group-IB has launched a Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform to help UK banks tackle GBP £600m fraud by securely sharing real-time risk signals while ensuring data privacy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules
Endpoint Protection

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud in 2026 as criminals exploit gaps in regulation, prompting calls for urgent cross-sector action to protect consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AI tools now essential as Europe tightens anti-money laundering rules
Risk & Compliance

AI tools now essential as Europe tightens anti-money laundering rules

Europe's new anti-money laundering rules mandate AI integration, as legacy systems fail to meet rising financial crime challenges and regulatory standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Europe's AML overhaul demands AI for effective compliance
Crypto

Europe's AML overhaul demands AI for effective compliance

Europe's new AML rules mandate AI integration as legacy systems fail to detect complex financial crimes, urging banks to upgrade compliance technology now.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Reducing the impact of AI-driven fraud in 2026
Biometrics

Reducing the impact of AI-driven fraud in 2026

AI-driven fraud, including synthetic identities and real-time deepfake attacks, surges in financial services, prompting urgent defence upgrades for 2026.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Abacus Group opens Dubai office to meet rising IT demand
Risk & Compliance

Abacus Group opens Dubai office to meet rising IT demand

Abacus Group opens Dubai office in DIFC to meet soaring IT and cybersecurity demands of financial firms amid UAE's growing investment appeal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
S-RM appoints Casey O'Brien as Global Head of Incident Response
Cybersecurity

S-RM appoints Casey O'Brien as Global Head of Incident Response

S-RM has named Casey O'Brien as Global Head of Incident Response to boost its 24/7 cyber security services across EMEA, APAC and North America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025

Global Stories

AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds
Digital Transformation

AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds

AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
eflow Global launches AI eComms modules with transparent fees
Fintech

eflow Global launches AI eComms modules with transparent fees

eflow Global launches AI-powered eComms modules with transparent fees from USD $0.20 per GB, cutting compliance costs for financial firms handling digital records.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Camunda appoints Ryan Shopp as Chief Marketing Officer to drive growth
Digital Transformation

Camunda appoints Ryan Shopp as Chief Marketing Officer to drive growth

Camunda appoints Ryan Shopp as Chief Marketing Officer to boost growth and enhance engagement with global enterprise clients amid rising agentic automation demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Tech Mahindra launches AI platform for green finance compliance
Hyperscale

Tech Mahindra launches AI platform for green finance compliance

Tech Mahindra launches i.GreenFinance, an AI-powered platform to help global financial institutions manage green loans and comply with sustainability regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Michaela O'Connor named Chief Growth Officer to lead Symcor
Payment Technologies

Michaela O'Connor named Chief Growth Officer to lead Symcor

Michaela O'Connor has been appointed Chief Growth Officer at Symcor to lead sales, marketing, and strategy, driving the company's expansion and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Why cyber resilience is now a CFO priority
Data Protection

Why cyber resilience is now a CFO priority

Hong Kong CFOs now prioritise cyber resilience as cyberattacks increasingly risk financial stability, compliance and corporate reputation across sectors.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Beyond compliance: Building Salesforce resilience for APRA CPS 230
Digital Transformation

Beyond compliance: Building Salesforce resilience for APRA CPS 230

Australian financial firms must strengthen Salesforce backup and restore practices to meet APRA's new CPS 230 resilience standards effective July 2025.

By Tasneem Zaveri • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Latino Community Credit Union automates financial reconciliation
Fintech

Latino Community Credit Union automates financial reconciliation

Latino Community Credit Union, with over 140,000 members, adopts ReconArt's platform to automate reconciliation and enhance financial accuracy and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
US banks increase AI spending to tackle USD $12.5 billion fraud
Fintech

US banks increase AI spending to tackle USD $12.5 billion fraud

US banks boost AI spending to combat rising check fraud, linked to USD $12.5 billion loss, ahead of the holiday season peak in fraudulent activities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025