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Sokin expands Australian team with two senior hires
Fintech

Sokin expands Australian team with two senior hires

Australian businesses trading across Asia Pacific may gain faster, clearer cross-border payments as Sokin builds a local leadership team.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
i-payout expands U.S. licences & eyes European EMI
Gaming

i-payout expands U.S. licences & eyes European EMI

Broader regulation could let enterprise customers send payouts directly in more markets, with i-payout also preparing a European EMI application.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Infoblox warns of scam gambling risks in ANZ traffic
Malware

Infoblox warns of scam gambling risks in ANZ traffic

Security teams in Australia and New Zealand face hidden fraud and malware risks from gambling sites that can mask illegal deposits and scam withdrawals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Synapse Analytics raises USD $13 million in Series A
Software-as-a-Service

Synapse Analytics raises USD $13 million in Series A

Regulated lenders gain software that keeps sensitive data in-house as the Abu Dhabi-based group expands after a USD $13 million round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Shufti launches EU AMLR compliance service for firms
Data Protection

Shufti launches EU AMLR compliance service for firms

Firms across the bloc face stricter proof requirements as the EU's new anti-money laundering rulebook standardises checks and ongoing monitoring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Authologic wins EU digital identity wallet registration
Data Protection

Authologic wins EU digital identity wallet registration

Businesses will soon need wallet-based checks as EU rules push verified digital credentials into onboarding and compliance across 27 member states.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Eftsure buys Relish to expand payment assurance in US
Software-as-a-Service

Eftsure buys Relish to expand payment assurance in US

The deal gives finance teams a single platform to check supplier records and bank details as fraud risks rise across payment systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
The KYC blind spot hiding in your email validation stack
Fintech

The KYC blind spot hiding in your email validation stack

Auditors are finding that email verification alone leaves institutions exposed to synthetic identities, weak records and KYC compliance gaps.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • This month
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 • This month
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 • This month
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 month
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 month
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 month
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

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Spektr adds AI tools to anti-money laundering platform
Software-as-a-Service

Spektr adds AI tools to anti-money laundering platform

Banks are under pressure to prove anti-money laundering controls after FCA fines topped GBP £300 million since 2021.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
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 month
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