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The eyes have it: Ant International adds iris authentication to smart payment glasses

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The eyes have it: Ant International adds iris authentication to smart payment glasses

Ant International has added iris authentication to its smart payment spectacles.

Starling launches AI tool for scam monitoring

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Starling launches AI tool for scam monitoring

UK challenger bank Starling has launched what it claims is the UK's first AI tool designed to spot purchase scams.

Juspay integrates Mastercard’s Click to Pay in Brazil

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Juspay integrates Mastercard’s Click to Pay in Brazil

Brazil-based payments platform Juspay has become the first Latin American provider to integrate Mastercard’s Click to Pay.

Consumers increasingly concerned about AI scams

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Consumers increasingly concerned about AI scams

A vast majority of consumers are concerned that increasingly sophisticated AI will be used for financial scams and a similar number expect their banks to use the same technology to protect them, according to recently published research

Two-thirds of bank staff using unapproved AI tools - survey

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Two-thirds of bank staff using unapproved AI tools - survey

The prevalence of shadow AI, whereby bank staff are using unapproved tech, poses a growing risk to the financial services industry, suggests recently published research.

ECB turns to AI startup for fraud detection for digital euro

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ECB turns to AI startup for fraud detection for digital euro

The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected Portugal-based startup Feedzai to provide fraud detection and prevention for its digital euro.

BritCard backlash: Fintech leaders warn against government monopoly on digital identity

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BritCard backlash: Fintech leaders warn against government monopoly on digital identity

Last week, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new digital identity scheme that would be mandatory in order to work in the UK. Dubbed BritCard, the new digital ID is intended to “combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services.” By ending the need for manual identity checks with paper-based records, the UK Government claims this will simplify applications for driving licenses, childcare and welfare, and streamline access to tax records.

UK public sector 'not at all familiar' with blockchain

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UK public sector 'not at all familiar' with blockchain

Public servants in the UK are largely unfamiliar with blockchain technology and see little use for it in the current financial system, suggests a recently published survey.

EBA warns of money laundering risk in fintech sector

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EBA warns of money laundering risk in fintech sector

The ongoing digitalisation of financial services has increased the risk of money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF), according to the European Banking Authority (EBA).

Keeta, Solo partner on blockchain-native credit bureau

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Keeta, Solo partner on blockchain-native credit bureau

Keeta Network, a high-performance blockchain that connects Web3 and traditional financial systems, aims to be a real-world tokenisation and financial interoperability frontrunner by working with Solo. Solo turns data into reusable, verified credentials, enabling banks, fintech firms and cryptocurrency platforms to make smarter, faster decisions, without compromising privacy.

Poland and Thailand set for palm payment rollouts

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Poland and Thailand set for palm payment rollouts

Fintech Autopay has rolled out a biometric palm-authentication payment system in Poland. Meanwhile, Chinese tech giant Tencent is eying Thailand as a launchpad for its own biometrics-based payments technology in Southeast Asia.

EBAday 2025: Authologic wins the Fintech Zone

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EBAday 2025: Authologic wins the Fintech Zone

EBAday 2025 hosted 16 pioneering startups to present their proof of concepts to a panel of judges in Paris, France.

EBAday 2025: G20 2027 target a turning point, not a finish line

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EBAday 2025: G20 2027 target a turning point, not a finish line

Last year, the newest progress report on the G20 roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments was released by the Financial Stability Board. Discussing the challenges and optimism since, a panel of payment experts at EBAday provided their insights into the obstacles of interoperability and cohesion.

The 150 leading organisations confirmed to attend NextGen Nordics 2025

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The 150 leading organisations confirmed to attend NextGen Nordics 2025

The Nordic region has long stood at the forefront of digital payments, open banking, and financial technology. This legacy of innovation continues at full pace with the return of NextGen Nordics, a premier event gathering the most influential players in the financial services ecosystem. Set against the dynamic backdrop of the Nordic fintech scene, the 2025 edition of NextGen Nordics on 29 April 2025 at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden promises to be the most impactful yet.

Are passkeys the future of payment authentication?

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Are passkeys the future of payment authentication?

As the internet has developed, many of us have become reliant on a varying amount of passwords but our dependence on passwords has given way to just as many security risks. As such, the industry is beginning to turn to passkeys as a new promise of security and ease.

AI power centres are fresh targets for hackers - Experian

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AI power centres are fresh targets for hackers - Experian

Experian’s 12th annual Data Breach Industry Forecast includes five 2025 predictions for 2025 that show that global data breaches show no signs of slowing down.

5 most common fraud methods in 2024, according to AIB

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5 most common fraud methods in 2024, according to AIB

‘Smishing’ accounts for 94% of all fraud cases from January to October this year.

NextGen: AI: How the intelligence revolution is driving what AI can do for banking

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NextGen: AI: How the intelligence revolution is driving what AI can do for banking

At NextGen: AI 2024 taking place for the first time in London, Dr Joe Lyske, co-founder and managing partner of Time Machine Capital², presented the keynote, ‘What can we do with AI?’

AFP: Fraud is the biggest painpoint for accounts payables automation

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AFP: Fraud is the biggest painpoint for accounts payables automation

Kicking off the first day of AFP, the conference for finance and treasury professionals held in Nashville, Tennessee this year, Mike Watercott, CTP, working capital consultant, US Bank, led a discussion on striking the balance in payments with Andy Sullivan, vice president of channel sales, Bottomline and Cynthia MacGeagh, treasury manager, Clayton Homes.

Fintech Australia backs government's scam prevention plan

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Fintech Australia backs government's scam prevention plan

The industry group for Australia's startup sector, Fintech Australia, has given its support for the government's proposals to implement scam obligations for financial services firms.

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