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When identity becomes the payment rail
Data Protection

When identity becomes the payment rail

Banks face a costly overhaul as EU rules will soon make digital identity wallets mandatory for strong customer authentication, reshaping onboarding and fraud checks.

By Martin Zeisel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
spektr raises USD $20 million to expand AI compliance
Digital Transformation

spektr raises USD $20 million to expand AI compliance

The new capital will help spektr cut manual compliance checks for banks and fintechs as it pushes its AI platform into more markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Banks test stablecoins for faster cross-border payments
Crypto

Banks test stablecoins for faster cross-border payments

Clearer rules and lower fees are pushing banks and corporates to trial stablecoins for cross-border transfers and treasury management.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks
Digital Transformation

Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks

Banks using Oracle’s compliance software will get AI-led case handling, as the deal aims to cut manual work in money-laundering probes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
Endpoint Protection

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound

Banks and government agencies face a wider mobile fraud threat after researchers tied fake Android apps to a Cambodia scam compound.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Banks and public bodies in 21 countries face device-takeover fraud that can steal SMS codes, biometric data and funds.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Persistent launches merchant fraud tool on Databricks
Fintech

Persistent launches merchant fraud tool on Databricks

Banks and payment providers could cut fraud losses by up to 40% as the new system flags risky merchants earlier in the payment chain.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking
Data Analytics

World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking

Banks are being urged to watch for fraud and exploitation patterns as the 2026 World Cup is expected to fuel risky cross-border payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

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SEON eyes doubling Indonesia revenue as fraud risk rises
Digital Transformation

SEON eyes doubling Indonesia revenue as fraud risk rises

Rising scam losses and tighter oversight are fuelling demand for SEON’s fraud tools, with Indonesia set to be a key growth market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau
Data Analytics

Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau

The move gives the London-headquartered group full control of Latvian lender data services as it plans to expand investment and products.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
Data Protection

Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks

Australian platforms facing tougher age-check rules can now verify users through bank data, without collecting passports or licences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
Software-as-a-Service

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business

The upgraded system aims to curb bots and impersonation across dating, ticketing, meetings and AI tools as World widens its reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML
Biometrics

Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML

Australia's widened AML rules are pushing real estate, law and accounting firms to tighten onboarding checks before the reforms bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Equifax Canada warns of 31% rise in first-party fraud
Fintech

Equifax Canada warns of 31% rise in first-party fraud

More applicants are overstating income or other details, with credit card cases nearly doubling and Ontario seeing up to CAD $123 million in losses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Kijiji adds Interac identity checks to boost trust
Data Protection

Kijiji adds Interac identity checks to boost trust

Fraud fears in Canada’s online classifieds may ease as buyers and sellers on Kijiji can now verify their identities before trading.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
AUSTRAC flags foreign banks over weak money laundering
Email Security

AUSTRAC flags foreign banks over weak money laundering

Criminals could move proceeds abroad undetected unless foreign-owned lenders lift weak reporting and controls, AUSTRAC has warned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
Crypto

EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins

Hong Kong merchants may soon gain stablecoin payment and settlement options as the two firms test licensed digital assets under the new regime.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap
Identity and Access Management

Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap

Only 6% of accountants feel ready for July’s anti-money laundering rules, leaving small firms exposed to penalties and heavier compliance duties.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026