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Risk-based authentication: The secret to meeting PSD2 compliance without sacrificing convenience

The Payments Association

Outdated security methods like OTPs and siloed authentication methods dont provide the strong security or seamless customer experience needed to stay competitive post-PSD2. Heres why financial institutions must rethink their authentication strategies to remain competitive. Static authentication is a major vulnerability for FIs.

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Scrapping the £100 Contactless Limit: What It Means for Consumers, Merchants and Security

The Fintech Times

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reviewing whether the 100 contactless limit should be removed or increased, aiming to give consumers and businesses more flexibility while keeping fraud protections in place. The consultation is part of wider efforts to encourage innovation in payments and support economic growth.

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What You Need to Know About Singapore’s Most Common Payment Fraud

Fintech News

As fraudsters adapt to security measures and consumer awareness, it is crucial to examine the most prevalent fraud types, their impact on both consumers and businesses, and the measures necessary to counteract them. Phishing continues to be one of the most prevalent scams affecting both consumers and businesses.

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The Mastercard Payment Passkey Service Debuts in Latin America with Sympla and Yuno

Fintech Finance

The Mastercard Payment Passkey Service streamlines e-commerce and revolutionizes the consumer journey. Mastercards research shows that 90% of consumers worldwide believe biometrics are more secure and convenient than passwords. Upon successful authentication, the transaction is completed.

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Monetizing Analytics Features: Why Data Visualizations Will Never Be Enough

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your embedded analytics. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Fraudsters Turn to WhatsApp: Revolut Reveals UK Consumers Lose £2,437 From WhatsApp Scams

The Fintech Times

WhatsApp prides itself on the security of its encrypted messages, however, according to new research from Revolut, the global fintech with 11 million UK customers and 50 million globally, UK consumers are losing an average of 2,437 from scams originating on the communications platform.

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Mastercard Reinvents Checkout With Password and Number Free Payments

Fintech Finance

Where passwords or one-time codes are obsolete, and secure on-device biometrics allow seamless authentication across devices and websites, ensuring personal data stays on the device. These advancements provide significant benefits to the wider ecosystem, including banks, consumers, and businesses.

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