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ProSight survey says fraud is now a human problem too
Fintech

ProSight survey says fraud is now a human problem too

Most losses now stem from weak customer and employee awareness, even as banks pour more money into technology and still struggle to keep pace.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
AI agents drive new cyber risk, Keeper Security warns
Data Protection

AI agents drive new cyber risk, Keeper Security warns

A surge in non-human identities is leaving businesses more exposed, with privileged access risks now stretching beyond staff to AI agents and machine accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Yesterday
LexisNexis launches AI fraud tool that adapts to attacks
Data Protection

LexisNexis launches AI fraud tool that adapts to attacks

Businesses face rising losses as the new model cuts false positives by more than 80% and adapts scoring as fraud tactics shift.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Yesterday
Europeans back slower bank checks to cut fraud risk
Data Protection

Europeans back slower bank checks to cut fraud risk

Most consumers surveyed across six European markets would accept longer bank checks if that meant a lower chance of fraud, Fourthline found.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Authsignal launches number verify with Aduna & Telstra
Airlines

Authsignal launches number verify with Aduna & Telstra

Businesses can now verify mobile numbers without SMS codes, reducing friction and exposure as regulators tighten rules on text-based authentication.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
SEB Baltic taps Entersekt for payment authentication
Data Protection

SEB Baltic taps Entersekt for payment authentication

The deal gives the Baltic bank a risk-based way to cut card fraud while reducing friction for online shoppers across the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC
Data Protection

Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC

Unverified AI outputs can quietly drive failed deliveries, compliance noise and customer-record errors across Asia Pacific businesses.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • 2 days ago
SEON expands fraud signals to spot synthetic identities
Fintech

SEON expands fraud signals to spot synthetic identities

Fraud teams may be better able to link fake accounts as SEON adds more than 1,100 data points across identity, device and session checks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
Customer Relationship Management

Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability

New research shows 68% of SMEs now value stability over rapid expansion, prompting Mastercard to add business tools and cyber support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Kitestring & GK Software deepen retail tech partnership
Digital Transformation

Kitestring & GK Software deepen retail tech partnership

Retailers facing costly store-system upgrades may see faster deployments as the tie-up aims to reduce risk before point-of-sale roll-outs begin.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Terrabank partners TerraPay & Mozrt on global payments
Fintech

Terrabank partners TerraPay & Mozrt on global payments

Customers will gain faster, lower-cost cross-border transfers as Terrabank taps TerraPay's network of bank accounts and digital wallets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?
Digital Transformation

B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?

APAC firms face tougher onboarding, fraud and compliance demands as buyers increasingly expect B2B transactions to be as seamless as retail.

By Shivani Pimpili • 6 min read • 3 days ago
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
Wearables

The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen

AI agents could soon handle shopping, payments and support in the background, forcing businesses to strengthen trust as screens fade from view.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • 3 days ago

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How to maximise AI performance during the golden quarter
Customer Relationship Management

How to maximise AI performance during the golden quarter

Retailers risk weaker personalisation and wasted spend this peak season unless customer data is cleaned up before AI systems are switched on.

By Barley Laing • 5 min read • Yesterday
HSBC names Hong Kong stablecoin RedCoin after survey
Crypto

HSBC names Hong Kong stablecoin RedCoin after survey

Customer concerns over fraud and regulation are shaping a cautious rollout, with the bank planning to start on its own digital channels in Hong Kong.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Singapore shoppers embrace AI but baulk at checkout
Biometrics

Singapore shoppers embrace AI but baulk at checkout

AI shopping is already mainstream in Singapore, but only 29% of consumers are willing to let it complete a purchase for them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Gate City Bank boosts digital use with Alkami tools
Data Analytics

Gate City Bank boosts digital use with Alkami tools

The North Dakota lender cut fraud losses and lifted logins after linking marketing, onboarding and banking tools into one platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Digital Assets Summit 2026 to spotlight tokenised finance
Crypto

Digital Assets Summit 2026 to spotlight tokenised finance

Asia's growing share of stablecoin payments is pushing banks and regulators to focus on governance, liquidity and cross-border rules.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago