Fraud prevention

Citi deploys AI to detect real-time fraud, errors in payments

12/21/18

The software, which was developed by Feedzai, will eventually block payments that appear to be fraudulent or mistaken.

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Manafort, Cohen cases highlight banks' vulnerability to fraud

12/12/18

Time and again, two former associates of President Trump deceived banks in connection with loan applications. Their wealth, proximity to power and willingness to tell big lies all appear to have helped them get away with brazen schemes.

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Fintechs to law enforcement: Let’s be partners, not adversaries

11/09/18

A new group aims to foster collaboration between fintechs and state and federal officials in the fight against crime — without hindering legitimate business innovation.

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How Zelle, banks combat real-time payment fraud

10/10/18

For bankers and network providers, it’s a given that moving to a real-time payment system like Zelle will lead to an increase in fraud attempts. Here's a look at the ways they're fighting back.

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Fighting fraud takes carrots, not just sticks

09/11/18

Happy State Bank and others use rewards, rather than punishments, to encourage employees to stay vigilant and catch fraud and cybersecurity issues.

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Fake employer mortgage fraud widespread in California, Fannie warns

08/09/18

A mortgage fraud scheme involving fake employment records, initially thought to be contained to Southern California, is occurring statewide, Fannie Mae said in a new fraud alert.

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Resurgent payments fraud heightens ID challenge for banks

08/01/18

Wire and other payments fraud affected a record number of businesses last year, and the FBI is warning in particular about real estate scams.

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Court says CFPB structure is unlawful; Stress tests aced

06/22/18

Judge says agency should not exist; the Fed says the largest banks are “strongly capitalized” and could withstand a severe crisis.

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Who’s on the hook for a hack? Aggregators team up on answer

05/10/18

A new set of principles by Envestnet’s Yodlee, Quovo and Morningstar's ByAllAccounts aims to settle a much-debated issue in data sharing: which party is liable when a hack occurs.

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Consumer privacy, as we once knew it, is dead

04/02/18

The concept of privacy is evolving in the digital age in ways that demand new attention from policymakers. As stewards of considerable personal information, banks should prepare to take part in this debate.

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