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AI and Cybercrime are the top fraud concerns for businesses

Experian has released its 2024 Identity and Fraud Report revealing that generative AI (Gen AI), deepfakes and cybercrime are critical threats putting intensifying pressures on businesses. Top fraud concerns and expectations from consumers AI and Cybercrime top fraud concerns According to the FTC, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to cybercrime and fraud in 2023 […]

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Cross-border faster payment: Insights from Fed Governor Waller

In a recent address at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller raised critical concerns about the potential risks associated with rapidly linking faster payment systems across borders. Cross-border faster payment insights While faster payments are increasingly favoured globally, Waller emphasised that rushing into cross-border connections could heighten risks like fraud

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Finance and technology heavyweights join coalition to fight economic crime

Some of the world’s leading finance and tech firms have come together to form a new industry coalition in the UK to fight economic crime through digital verification, the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has announced. Coalition to fight economic crime Companies including Amazon Web Services (AWS), A&O Shearman, Barclays, CRIF, Dun &

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Mastercard launches Payment Passkey Service in India

Mastercard has chosen India for the global debut of its Payment Passkey Service, a ground-breaking solution aimed at securing online shopping by enhancing both security and convenience. Mastercard Payment Passkey Service in India Unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, the service is initially being piloted with major Indian payment players like Juspay, Razorpay,

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The future of digital payments in the UK: Innovation for growth

The UK has made significant strides in digital payments, transitioning from cheques to real-time settlements via smartphones. The future of digital payments in the UK However, the journey of innovation is far from complete. Countries like India, Brazil, and Sweden have shown that more can be done to make payments faster, cheaper, and more accessible.

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Adapting to consumer payment preference crucial for businesses

The 2024 Xero Global Payments Report reveals a growing disconnect between the payment preference of consumers against those offered by small businesses. The report, based on surveys of over 6,000 consumers and 2,500 small business leaders across five countries, highlights three major trends. Firstly, there’s a clear mismatch in payment preferences, with 86% of consumers

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