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EBA warns of money laundering risk in fintech sector

The ongoing digitalisation of financial services has increased the risk of money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF), according to the European Banking Authority (EBA).

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Hong Kong to issue first stablecoin licences in early 2026

Hong Kong's financial regulator has stated that the first stablecoin licences will not be issued this year despite the fact its stablecoin legislation has taken effect as of today.

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Mastercard unveils A2A Protect in the UK

Mastercard is rolling out A2A Protect in the UK, a new service designed to help banks protect consumers from account-to-account payment fraud and resolve disputes.

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PayPal to bring 100 AI and data science jobs to Dublin

PayPal is creating 100 jobs through the creation of an AI and fraud data science centre in Dublin.

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Sam Altman fears AI-enabled fraud crisis

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says it "terrifies" him that banks still use voice-based authentication methods in an era when the AI that he has helped bring into the mainstream can trick such technology.

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Survey suggests boom in banks' cloud adoption

The vast majority of financial services firms are accelerating their investment in cloud technology, suggests a recently released survey.

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Nationwide taps Microsoft and Accenture for GenAI-powered cybersecurity

Nationwide Building Society has enlisted Microsoft and Accenture for an AI-powered overhaul of its cybersecurity operations.

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FCA closes 1600 websites in fight against financial crime

Over 1600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission were suspended, removed or blocked in 2024 because of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.

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Over half of people who have acted on social media financial advice have lost money

Research by TSB reveals that of the 31 percent of people who have acted on financial advice on social media platforms – over half (55%) lost money as a result.

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Mastercard applies AI to stem card reissuance fraud

Mastercard is rolling out Account Intelligence Reissuance, a GenAI-based fraud prevention service, in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (Eemea) region.

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Australian banks launch nationwide Confirmation of Payee scheme

Australia's banks have begun the roll-out of a nationwide Confirmation of Payee programme to help protect customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.

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CommBank deploys batallion of AI-powered bot profiles to chat with scammers

Australia's CommBank is turning the table on scammers, launching a fleet of thousands of AI-generated bot profiles to engage with and disrupt criminal networks fleecing consumers.