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5 ways COVID-19 changed the nature of payments fraud

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As many businesses and consumers have been forced to deal with the difficult conditions thrust upon them by the COVID-19 pandemic, so too have fraudsters needed to make adjustments just to continue their life of crime.

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Can Agentic AI in Fintech Transform Financial Services Through Autonomous Intelligence?

Fintech News

Unlike GenAI, which operates within predefined parameters, Agentic AI systems possess the capability to make independent decisions, learn from real-time data, and autonomously execute complex tasks without continuous human oversight. But these systems still require users to set preferences, approve transactions, or manually adjust settings.

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The Role of Digital Payouts In Mitigating The Insurance Industry’s Business Continuity Risks

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Field adjusters aren’t able to physically assess a case, noted Reuter, and over-the-phone strategies have slowed down the process of closing cases and issuing payouts. According to Reuter, the majority of insurance carriers continue to use this disbursement method because it’s familiar to both the insurance carrier and policyholder.

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The state of fraud in 2024: Key mid-year takeaways

The Payments Association

In the world of digital payments, fraud is an ever-present threat that continues to evolve, creating serious risks for both businesses and consumers. One of the most alarming trends identified in the report is the continued rise in social engineering scams, which now account for a significant portion of fraud activity.

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Defining “acceptable risk” in UK payments regulation

The Payments Association

How the FCA can define and balance acceptable risk in UK payments regulation to support innovation while ensuring financial stability and consumer protection. The challenge for UK policymakers is to set clear boundaries that protect consumers and markets without choking off growth. Why is it important?

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American Fintech Council (AFC) Responds to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Interpretive Rule on Buy Now Pay Later

Fintech Finance

Regulatory clarity and consistent standards are critical for providers offering safe, transparent and responsible financial services and even more important for consumers who expect protections when utilizing financial services including Buy Now Pay Later,” said Phil Goldfeder, Chief Executive Officer of AFC.

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Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: Adjusting To The New Normal

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Which has meant the two main competitors in that race, Walmart and Amazon, have had to shift along with it — bulking-up some areas, slimming down others and attempting to keep the consumer experience as normal as possible in deeply abnormal times. How are things going? The number of Whole Foods stores offering pickup ?expanded