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If you specialise in Fraud Prevention Solutions we want to hear from you!

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

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Digital Identity Verification Month: Balancing trust with the need to eliminate risk

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In the UK, the landscape of digital identity verification is rapidly evolving, especially within the realms of commercial and public sectors. Anti-fraud professionals are continually adapting to the challenges posed by sophisticated cyber threats and the complexities of digital transactions… Historically, identity verification in both sectors primarily relied on physical documents and in-person checks. However,…

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

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Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in January 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 Digital Identity Verification…

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The Art of Deception: Five infamous fraudsters who fooled the masses

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Deep down, everyone wants to live a lavish lifestyle, right? No more worrying about money. Enjoying the finer things in life. Treating your loved ones to everything they’ve ever wanted and more. But how far would you be willing to go to get there?  For the great grifters of our time, the law was certainly…

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CHARGEBACKS MONTH: How tech and consumer behaviour changed the digital marketplace

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Over the last decade, the approach to chargeback solutions in the UK has seen significant evolution, driven by advancements in technology, changes in consumer behaviour, and shifts in the regulatory landscape. In the realm of finance and e-commerce, chargebacks represent a crucial aspect of transactional security and customer satisfaction. This article explores how chargeback solutions…

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Biometrics ‘redefining’ security and UX across sectors

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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…

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The AI Advantage: How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising commercial finance 

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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…

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eSIM adoption ‘increasing market disruption’ in cellular IoT

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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…

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The Evolution of PoS Verification Solutions: A payment professional’s perspective

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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,…

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New guidelines for Secure AI System Development unveiled

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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…

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