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SEON partners Exist Software Labs on fraud tools in Asia
Software-as-a-Service

SEON partners Exist Software Labs on fraud tools in Asia

The deal gives banks and fintechs in the Philippines and Southeast Asia wider access to fraud checks as online transactions surge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Young Britons far more likely to be scammed online
Phishing

Young Britons far more likely to be scammed online

Britons aged 25 to 34 are three times as likely as over-65s to fall victim, with social media and AI worsening scams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Why Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Starts With Clean Data
Fintech

Why Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Starts With Clean Data

Poor data can make sanctions and identity checks miss real risk, leaving banks open to penalties, remediation costs and reputational damage.

By Shivani Pimpili • 6 min read • Last week
SAS named Forrester leader in financial crime tools
Fintech

SAS named Forrester leader in financial crime tools

Banks could gain better fraud and anti-money laundering oversight as Forrester's top current-offering score highlighted SAS's integrated approach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
4 practical tips for maintaining data quality
Fintech

4 practical tips for maintaining data quality

Bad records can drive up costs, hurt compliance and damage customer service unless firms keep data accurate as it changes.

By Shivani Pimpili • 4 min read • Last week
North Korean-linked fraud targets 1,100 remote jobs
Human Capital Management

North Korean-linked fraud targets 1,100 remote jobs

Employers face a growing insider threat as suspected North Korean operatives used fake identities to land remote roles at more than 1,100 firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
How poor watchlist data undermines sanctions screening accuracy
Fintech

How poor watchlist data undermines sanctions screening accuracy

Poor-quality sanctions lists can swamp compliance teams with false alerts while letting real matches slip through, raising regulatory risk.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last month
World Cup fraud shifts to verified accounts & withdrawals
Gaming

World Cup fraud shifts to verified accounts & withdrawals

Operators faced a 38% rise in suspicious withdrawals as World Cup fraud shifted from sign-ups to verified accounts, SEON said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Ransomware victim numbers flat as active groups hit record
Data Protection

Ransomware victim numbers flat as active groups hit record

More groups are now driving attacks, leaving victim numbers flat even as ransomware operations reached a record 93 active crews in the quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Why AI governance is the key to unlocking APAC's compliance backlog
Data Protection

Why AI governance is the key to unlocking APAC's compliance backlog

Backlogs, false positives and rising fines are pushing APAC compliance teams towards AI, but most firms still lack the skills to govern it safely.

By Bryan Keasberry • 5 min read • Last month
Bybit sues North Korea over USD $1.5 billion theft
Blockchain

Bybit sues North Korea over USD $1.5 billion theft

A US court has frozen alleged proceeds from the hack as the exchange seeks to recover only a fraction of the missing crypto.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Commonwealth Bank launches PaidIt for complex payouts
Software-as-a-Service

Commonwealth Bank launches PaidIt for complex payouts

With cheques disappearing, Australian firms face delays and unclaimed funds when payout details are missing or outdated, Commonwealth Bank said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Green Check expands compliance platform beyond cannabis
Fintech

Green Check expands compliance platform beyond cannabis

Banks and credit unions can now manage compliance for money services, gaming and other high-risk sectors in one system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
National Hunter & NAFN stop GBP £6m Right to Buy fraud
Data Protection

National Hunter & NAFN stop GBP £6m Right to Buy fraud

Councils have blocked more than GBP £6 million in bogus housing buy deals after a data-sharing scheme widened to tackle wider public sector fraud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Know your business (KYB) for UK firms
Fintech

Know your business (KYB) for UK firms

Relying on Companies House alone can leave UK firms exposed to hidden ownership, weak screening and regulatory scrutiny.

By Barley Laing • 5 min read • Last month
Coinme appoints Chief Compliance Officer for global push
Crypto

Coinme appoints Chief Compliance Officer for global push

The hire is designed to strengthen Coinme's licensing and anti-money laundering controls as it expands regulated money movement beyond the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Customer verification in Australia: A complete guide
Data Protection

Customer verification in Australia: A complete guide

Rising cybercrime is forcing Australian businesses to tighten checks or risk fraud losses, compliance breaches and slower onboarding.

By Edmund Ng • 7 min read • Last month