Allianz UK Prevents Record Level of Fraud
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Fraud Detection
The sum of money saved in 2025 by the insurer’s dedicated fraud team totalled nearly1 £174 million – which is equivalent to over 650 fraud cases, recouping £3.3 million every week. In addition, fraud savings were up 10.5% compared to 2024, when Allianz recovered over £157 million.
Wizz Financial Completes First Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Transaction from the US to 80 Countries With BitGo
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Wizz Financial, the global fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, today announced the completion of its first stablecoin-powered cross-border remittance and treasury transaction originating from the United States, with capabilities into 80 countries, in partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. ("BitGo"), an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. .
Finix Launches iOS Checkout App and Mobile Card Reader for In-Person Payments
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Payments
The traditional point of sale was designed for a world where customers came to you. But as businesses grow, flexibility is critical to meeting customers where they are. Commerce doesn’t just happen behind a retail counter anymore—it happens at pop-up shops, on job sites, in a client’s living room, or on an event floor.
Trustpair Appoints First Chief AI Officer to Scale Enterprise Adoption
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Artificial Intelligence, People Moves
As most enterprises struggle to move AI past the pilot stage, Trustpair, the leading vendor fraud prevention platform for global enterprises, is making a different bet: dedicated executive leadership. Today, the company announced the appointment of co-founder Simon Elcham as Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and the formalization of its companywide AI governance model.
EBANX Announces HQ in Singapore After 48% Annual TPV Growth
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Infrastructure
EBANX, a global technology company specialising in payment services for emerging markets, will inaugurate an Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Singapore on March 24. The announcement follows a record-breaking 48% increase in EBANX's Total Payment Volume (TPV) in 2025, with the company serving more than 500 merchants worldwide.
Yellow Launches Strategic Alliance To Bridge Capital And Builders, Addressing Web3 Fragmentation
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Blockchain
Yellow announced the launch of the Yellow Builders Alliance on Thursday, a strategic initiative designed to foster an integrated and robust ecosystem for projects using Yellow’s SDK.
Travel Providers to Accept UnionPay Cards for Both Direct e-Commerce Bookings and Indirect Sales via Amadeus Travel Platform
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Payments
According to ResearchAndMarkets' recent forecasts, Chinese outbound travel is predicted to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.5%, increasing from $140B today to reach $386B by 2033. UnionPay International helps cardholders to easily make cross-border payments in 183 markets and its payment methods are particularly popular with travelers across Asia Pacific. That's why being able to directly accept UnionPay cards is crucial for...
Experian and OpenAI Launch the UK’s First Credit Score App in ChatGPT
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Lending
Experian, the data and technology company, today announced the launch of the UK’s first ever credit score app within ChatGPT apps – introducing a new postcode based credit score comparison tool that brings Experian’s trusted data directly into one of the world’s most widely used AI platforms.
10th Edition Model Risk Management for Financial Institutions EMEA
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- FinTech StartUps
Model risk management is entering a period of rapid transformation as institutions integrate increasingly complex AI, ML, and GenAI models into their inventories. Traditional validation approaches are no longer applicable and there is need for stronger documentation and explainability. At the same time, firms are facing pressure to maintain accurate, transparent, and scalable model inventories that distinguish between models, tools, and emerging...
14th Annual Credit Risk Management, Modelling and Validation EMEA
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- FinTech StartUps
The regulatory environment continues to increase in complexity as the EBA and the PRA provide new guidelines and updates to the requirements for credit risk professionals. This causes strain on already over-stretched credit risk teams and in turn has led to a demand for greater efficiency in processes and workflows whilst maintaining robust and rigorous credit risk management.
11th Edition Banking Book Risk Management
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- FinTech StartUps
Banks are facing growing pressure to manage interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) and credit spread risk in the banking book (CSRBB) while navigating evolving regulatory frameworks and unprecedented market volatility. The 11th Annual Banking Book Risk Management Conference brings together ALM heads, risk managers, treasury leaders, and portfolio strategists to explore cutting-edge practices in interest rate, deposit behaviour, and...
AlHuda CIBE Global Webinar Series 2026
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- Islamic Finance
AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) is proud to announce the launch of its Global Webinar Series 2026, a year-long knowledge-driven initiative designed to strengthen Islamic finance through innovation, compliance, and strategic market insights. This highly anticipated webinar series will commence in February 2026 and continue throughout the year, bringing together global experts, Shariah scholars, regulators, and industry...
Where Credit Risk & Collections Leaders Drive the Future
- 3 weeks 4 days ago
- FinTech StartUps
The Global Credit Risk & Debt Recovery Conference 2026 is set to bring together senior decision-makers, innovators, and solution providers from across the banking, financial services, and corporate sectors. This premier two-day event will connect 100+ senior delegates and feature 25+ industry experts, providing actionable insights into the future of credit, risk, collections, and restructuring. Why Attend:
Creditinfo Brings Global Fraud and Identity Solution to Uganda to Strengthen AML and Financial Crime Defences
- 3 weeks 5 days ago
- AML and KYC
Creditinfo, a global service provider for credit information and risk management solutions, has announced the rollout of its identity, know your customer (KYC) and fraud and ID solution in Uganda. The move supports organisations in the country as they work to strengthen financial crime prevention at a time of rapid digital growth and evolving fraud risk.
Finch Capital’s Latest Report Reveals Europe’s FinTech Sovereignty Paradox
- 3 weeks 5 days ago
- Infrastructure
Finch Capital today released its 11th annual State of European FinTech report, revealing a sector living a sovereignty paradox. The most celebrated FinTechs – Revolut, Klarna and their peers – are world-class at delivering customer service and experience, yet built on US cloud infrastructure, dependent on US payment rails, and backed by US investors for their largest growth rounds. Finch Capital’s view is that Europe has made the right strategic...
