The UK and EU are set to implement Confirmation of Payee (CoP) and Verification of Payee (VoP) by 2025 to enhance payment security by verifying account details to reduce fraud and errors.
Veriff’s 2024 Fraud Index highlights that nearly half of consumers encountered payment fraud last year, underscoring the critical need for enhanced biometric security in online payments.
Chat GPT, nearing 200 million users, powers transformative tools like Gemini to enhance mundane tasks and overall efficiency in various industries, including fintech
ChatGPT, nearing 200 million users, uses Large Language Models to streamline tasks and improve efficiency in industries like fintech, enhancing customer support and fraud detection.
In 2023, the UK government committed £100 million and 400 new fraud officers to reduce fraud by 10% by 2025, amid increasing social media and deepfake scams, according to IDnow’s UK Fraud Awareness Report.
Payall has partnered with Latvian regtech leader Huntli to enhance fraud prevention and transaction monitoring for a broad spectrum of financial institutions, bolstering capabilities in fraud and risk mitigation.
The PAY360 survey reveals critical insights on AI, real-time payments, and regulatory challenges, guiding stakeholders in adapting to evolving industry demands.
The 2024 assessment reveals evolving financial crime trends, including AI fraud and social media exploitation, providing crucial insights for payment firms to fortify consumer trust and operational security.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority issued a supervisory notice to EPayPro UK Limited, stressing the need for fairness and transparency in fee introductions, following EPayPro’s non-compliant rollout of a new compliance fee
ComplyAdvantage acquires Golden to enhance its AI-driven financial crime risk management solutions with advanced data integration capabilities
A look inside the innovative work of the ESG working group, as it creates the first greenhouse gas emissions standard designed specifically for the payments industry
Open banking is helping to revolutionise financial services access via APIs, enabling secure data sharing and fostering innovation in the banking industry
Initial assessments of the FCA’s Consumer Duty show that while financial firms have made positive strides in improving practices for consumer outcomes, further improvements and deeper integrations are necessary.
As real-time payment adoption grows, 50% of European firms are already involved, with another 42% planning to join, highlighting the balance of challenges and benefits in managing financial crime.
Instant payments are rapidly transforming the transaction landscape, supported by a global increase in payment rails and advanced services, despite facing challenges from fraud and regulatory demands.
We’d like to invite fellow Payments Association members to join BVNK and guests including Chainalysis, FIS, Worldpay and more on 22 May for Currency LDN, as we look at how
Globally, B2B travel transaction volumes are projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2027 with the APAC (Asia Pacific) region in the lead as the fastest-growing market expected to reach $480
About Optty Optty is at the forefront of revolutionising the global payments industry, providing seamless, innovative, and secure payment solutions to partners and merchants around the world. Leveraging a cloud-based
About Equals Money Equals Money is a multi-currency payments, cards and accounts provider which supports the payments industry to deliver on its ambitions. Transforming business through its all-in-one platform, Equals
Swift’s recent collaborative experiments with 38 global institutions demonstrated new use cases for its CBDC interlinking solution across digital trade, securities and foreign exchange.
The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has set 7 October 2024 to implement the new mandatory reimbursement rules for victims of authorised push payment (APP) fraud. Why it matters The proposed
VE3 has been selected as a key supplier for the Payment Acceptance 2 Agreement by Crown Commercial Services for the provision of payment consultancy services.
Sanctions and counter-terror finance (CTF) screening have become a more demanding area of compliance. Sanctions lists used to be relatively static. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, they are now
Unveiling the complexities and optimisation opportunities in the card payments industry’s operational landscape.
Guavapay, a UK-based fintech, has appointed Laura McCracken as a non-executive director
Chargebacks911 has appointed Roger Alexander as advisor to the board and CEO, leveraging his expertise to combat the rise of APP fraud in the UK.
Thames Technology has announced a strategic partnership with Ellipse to offer dynamic security code technology Thames Technology, a provider of payment solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Ellipse World,
ProID and Monet+’s free virtual conference will delve into the evolving landscape of digitalisation in critical sectors, focusing on the impact of new EU eIDAS 2.0 regulations on digital identity and electronic signatures.
PSPs must enhance their end-to-end reconciliations to deliver seamless, efficient payment services and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape
Conversations around a digital pound are growing louder as the weeks roll by. With use cases popping up around the globe, is it time Britain followed suit? In a similar fashion to the way coins largely made way for banknotes, digital currency is the next natural progression in the evolution of money, whether consumers like the idea of it or not.
As the crypto market continues to innovate and grow, governments and regulators around the world are struggling to keep pace. The constantly shifting policy and regulatory landscape is also challenging
With less than five months to go before the first set of Consumer Duty annual board reports must, at the latest, be presented to managing bodies, work is, or should
AI has been a hot topic in the financial services sector for some time and the topic keeps gathering momentum. It is clear, AI has many potential use cases, such as: helping firms scale up their business; making better informed strategic business decisions; and supporting the efficient and effective delivery of regulatory compliance to name just a few potential use cases.
Exploring how the payments industry can innovate to mitigate the UK’s cost of living crisis, this article highlights fintech’s role in aiding the newly underserved towards financial resilience and inclusivity
In an era where customer focus, innovation, and the challenge of profitable growth take center stage, the payments industry faces a pivotal transformation, signalling the end of ‘easy growth’ for traditional giants
American Express has launched ‘Plan It’ – a new offering for the UK market that allows credit Cardmembers to pay off purchases on their statement, or a portion of their monthly bill, in instalments.
In its recent annual briefing on financial services regulation and enforcement for 2024, Baker McKenzie details the anticipated developments and enforcement trends within the sector. Titled “What does 2024 hold?
TerraPay, a company specialising in global cross-border payments, has recently been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) License by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This development is part of
Fintech company Unlimit has announced its entry into the Tanzanian market and received the Bank of Tanzania (“BOT”) licence, marking another significant step in its regional expansion. The BOT’s approval
Leaders of companies operating in the payment technology landscape are well-accustomed to the challenges of complex regulations set by various governing bodies. Whether the companies are established financial institutions or agile fintech start-ups, navigating this terrain requires much effort.
Exploring how to combat AI-powered identity fraud without reverting to outdated physical verification methods, amidst a rising tide of sophisticated fake ID creation tools
Launched in 2020, IPF is a low-code payment framework that aims to empower business payment experts to create industry-leading workflows and enable software engineering teams to quickly extend and create
There have been lots of discussions recently surrounding open banking. It’s bringing innovation to the financial world by opening up access to bank accounts. Yet, the technology is still in
In recent years, the global financial landscape has undergone a notable transformation, characterised by a discernible decline in correspondent banking relationships. Several different factors highlight this shift, each contributing to
Recent findings by PwC reveal that in the past two years, over half of all businesses have faced incidents of fraud, corruption, and other economic crimes. Additionally, 49% of CEOs
Payment compliance and risk management is expensive and time-consuming due to its multifaceted and idiosyncratic nature. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. The state of risk and compliance is ever-changing, and
Financial inclusion, as defined by the World Bank, is crucial for economic development and social progress, ensuring equal access to financial products and services tailored to the needs of both individuals and businesses. The United Nations emphasises financial inclusion as a crucial driver of economic and social development, evident in its inclusion as component eight of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
In an increasingly interconnected world, global commerce has become the lifeblood of the modern economy. Businesses of all sizes are expanding their reach beyond borders, opening up new opportunities and markets. However, the traditional financial systems have often lagged behind the speed and efficiency demanded by the globalised marketplace. Enter cross-border real-time payments—a concept that is reshaping international trade by breaking down barriers and providing a boost to global commerce.
