Biometrics ‘redefining’ security and UX across sectors
From ensuring secure financial transactions to enhancing border control and streamlining retail interactions, advanced biometrics’ ability to provide robust security while improving user experience marks a new era in sectors such as financial services, government & law enforcement, retail, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. That’s according to research from GlobalData, which says demand for heightened […]
The AI Advantage: How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising commercial finance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere you look, and the financial services sector is no different. Banks and other financial firms like hedge funds were some of the first institutions to adopt artificial intelligence at a corporate level, while new technological advances and applications mean that AI usage is more widespread than ever. These new applications […]
eSIM adoption ‘increasing market disruption’ in cellular IoT
Accelerating adoption of embedded SIMs (eSIMs) is poised to reshape the cellular IoT landscape, driving growth and market disruption. As the virtual evolution of traditional SIM cards, eSIMs offer benefits such as cost reduction, operational efficiency, and enhanced security. But as eSIM adoption gains momentum, it is set to impact various aspects of the cellular […]
The Evolution of PoS Verification Solutions: A payment professional’s perspective
Point of Sale (POS) verification solutions have undergone significant transformation in UK retail. For payment professionals working in this sector, staying abreast of these changes is not just about enhancing transaction efficiency; it’s also about ensuring security and customer satisfaction. Here we explore how POS verification solutions have evolved and their impact on the sector, […]
New guidelines for Secure AI System Development unveiled
Th UK has published the first global guidelines to ensure the secure development of AI technology as part of an initiative encompassing agencies from 17 other countries that have confirmed they will endorse and co-seal the new guidelines. The guidelines aim to raise the cyber security levels of artificial intelligence and help ensure that it is […]
SAVE THE DATE: Merchant Fraud Summit 2024
Registration is now open for the second annual Merchant Fraud Summit, which is taking place on November 6th 2024 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. Your complimentary guest pass includes: – An itinerary, designed by you, of pre-qualified one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at the industry seminar sessions – Lunch and refreshments throughout – Networking […]
Open Finance and GenAI set to dominate FinTech and payments landscape in 2024
A Juniper Research whitepaper has revealed the 10 trends it believes are set to radically impact the fintech and payments landscape in 2024. The whitepaper found that the fintech market is undergoing a rapid shift, with the rise of new technologies, such as Open Finance, generative AI and A2A (account-to-account) payments having a major impact on […]
The UK Online Safety Bill: What service providers need to know
By David Varney, Partner, and Nicole Simpson, Trainee Solicitor, Burges Salmon After almost four years of significant debate and media discussion in the UK, The Online Safety Act (“OSA”) is now officially law, having received Royal Assent on 26 October. The OSA aims to regulate online safety by placing legal responsibility on online service providers to prevent and […]
Proxy Detection: A critical tool in the fight against merchant fraud
Fraudsters are employing ever more sophisticated methods to bypass traditional security measures. One such method is the use of proxies to conceal their true location and identity. This is where proxy detection emerges as a powerful tool for anti-fraud professionals, bolstering their efforts to safeguard online transactions and maintain the integrity of e-commerce operations. Proxy […]
Do you specialise in POS Verification & Chargeback Solutions? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Merchant Fraud Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in December we’ll be focussing on BPOS Verification & Chargebacks. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in POS Verification or […]
