Econnect

eConnect is an online platform which provides current, year-round news and analysis from key industry sectors. Born out of the success of our existing and ever-growing events portfolio, our fortnightly eConnect newsletters bring together the latest industry news, topical content, recruitment opportunities and event information directly to your inbox.

MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION MONTH: Top tips for finding the best solutions to shield your tills

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions offer an extra layer of security for anti-fraud professionals in retail, but navigating the landscape of providers can feel overwhelming. Fear not! Here are some top tips to help you source the best MFA solution for your retail organisation… Understanding Your Fraud Landscape Fraud Types: Identify the most common types of fraud your organisation faces, such…

read more

VISA bets on Payment Tokens as the future of cards

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

Visa has unveiled new products and services that it says will ‘revolutionise’ the payment card and address the future needs of businesses, merchants and consumers and the financial institutions that serve them. At its big launch event in San Francisco Jack Forestell, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Visa, said: “The industry is at a…

read more

The anti-fraud solutions you need await at the Fraud Prevention Summit

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

Are you free on the 6th November, 8am – 5pm? If so, you’ll have the opportunity to attend the Fraud Prevention Summit at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. Meet with innovative solution providers who match your requirements and attend a series of insightful seminar sessions throughout the one-day event. We have an invitation specifically for you, your pass is completely free, which…

read more

If you specialise in Digital Identity Verification Solutions we want to hear from you!

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in June we’ll be focussing on Digital Identity Verification Solutions. 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 Digital Identity Verification…

read more

EU adopts new laws to combat money laundering

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

The European Parliament has adopted a package of laws strengthening the EU’s toolkit to fight money-laundering and terrorist financing, ensuring that people with a legitimate interest, including journalists, media professionals, civil society organisations, competent authorities, and supervisory bodies, will have immediate, unfiltered, direct and free access to beneficial ownership information held in national registries and…

read more

AI now the key tool for amateurs committing financial crime

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

Nearly 70% of the 600 fraud-management, anti-money laundering, and risk and compliance officials surveyed in BioCatch’s first-ever AI-focused fraud and financial crime report say criminals are more adept at using artificial intelligence to commit financial crime than banks are at using the technology to stop it. Equally concerning, around half of those same fraud-fighters report an increase in financial crime activity in the…

read more

MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION MONTH: Deploying multi-factor security across multiple sectors

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

For anti-fraud professionals, the fight against unauthorised access is a constant battle. While passwords have long been the first line of defence, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly adept at cracking them. This is where Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) steps in as a powerful tool, adding an extra layer of security and significantly reducing the risk of fraud…

read more

Visa delivers new Click-and-Mortar’ solutions

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

Visa has unveiled new solutions for merchants who serve the new fast-growing segment of ‘Click-and-Mortar’ shoppers, who rely on digital features to shop both online and in-store. “The payments sector has made significant strides in simplifying the consumer shopping experience. In doing so, the payments ecosystem has become more complex and fragmented for sellers —…

read more

Spain continues trends towards digitisation of payments

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

The Spanish card payments market is forecast to grow by 8.9% to reach EUR402.6 billion ($435.4 billion) in 2024, supported by a constant consumer shift towards electronic payments. GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics, reveals that card payment value in Spain registered a growth of 22.5% in 2022, driven by a rise in consumer spending. The value is…

read more

MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION MONTH: How MFA became a fraud fighter’s favourite dance partner

 960 640 Stuart O'Brien
By:
0

For years, online fraudsters have waltzed through checkout pages, leaving a trail of stolen identities and empty wallets in their wake. But the tide is turning. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), once a niche security measure, has become a vital weapon in the fight against merchant fraud. Here’s how… The Rise of the Extra Layer: Traditional online…

read more