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SEON launches enhanced AML platform tools to help businesses manage complex cross-border compliance with flexible screening and investigative analytics.

AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly, with synthetic identities causing 42% of cases amid rising festive season threats.

A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.

In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.

BioCatch launches Connect 2.0, a platform using behavioural and device data to fight rising digital banking fraud and AI-driven financial crimes globally.

Australian firms are urged to strengthen defences as global occupational fraud losses reach USD $3.1 billion amid rising complex scams and cyber threats.

In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.

Most anti-fraud experts report a surge in AI-driven fraud, yet under 10% feel prepared to combat rising deepfake and synthetic identity threats.

AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.

AUTO1 Group has won Twilio's 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovative use of messaging and verification APIs to enhance its used car trading platform.

Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.

British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

Graph databases are revolutionising finance, helping firms detect fraud, enhance compliance, and harness AI by mapping complex data relationships in real time.

New UK rules require company directors to verify identity, but with under 15% compliance, experts warn fraud risks and operational strains on banks loom large.

ECCTA's mandatory ID verification poses major compliance and liability risks for UK law firms, with millions facing deadlines to avoid fines and penalties.

Companies House's 12-month rollout of director ID checks risks burdening banks with costly double-checks amid potential gaps in company verification.

Retailers risk losses up to USD $500,000 from AI-driven fraud this Black Friday as bot attacks exploit security gaps in account creation and login processes.

Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.

AI-powered social engineering attacks now blend email, text, and deepfake calls, costing enterprises millions and challenging traditional trust models.