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Cybersecurity
Ernst & Young Faces Backlash Over Whistleblower Report On Wirecard
September 30, 2020

One day after an Ernst & Young (EY) whistleblower’s warning about potential fraud at Wirecard was made public, the global accounting firm is facing backlash, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Singapore Banking Regulator Shuts Wirecard
September 30, 2020

Singapore’s financial regulatory authority announced Wednesday (Sept. 30) it has directed Wirecard AG to end its payment services in the Southeast Asian country and return customers’ funds by Oct. 14. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Report: EY Whistleblower Called Out Wirecard For Fraud Years Before It Went Bankrupt
September 29, 2020

An EY whistleblower has alleged the global accounting firm was warned as far back as 2016 that senior managers at Wirecard may have committed fraud and one had tried to bribe an auditor, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Fraud Prevention
Financial Crime-Fighters Turning The Tide Of COVID-Era Fraud
September 28, 2020

Isn’t it just like a crook to exploit a bad situation? COVID-19 is an ideal example, as cold-hearted fraudsters are siphoning off funds designated for legitimate people and businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Companies See Work From Home As A Security Threat
September 27, 2020

Once rare, telecommuting has become routine during the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Deep Dive: How Identity Fraud Targets Banks
September 25, 2020

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FinServ Redraws Its Fraud-Fighting Roadmap
September 25, 2020

Although still a horrific event, the ongoing coronavirus crisis has, in many ways, created positive outcomes. In the world of payments, the pandemic introduced a once-in-a-lifetime event to accelerate digitization and adoption of electronic payments, much to the benefit of all parties involved. Get the...

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Remittances Get A Needed Boost From AML/KYC/CTF
September 24, 2020

Remittances are a lifeline for those working abroad and sending funds to with loved ones back in their country of origin. But COVID-era workarounds like remote onboarding and account creation have left many doors and windows open for cybercrooks to slip through. Get the Full...

Fraud Prevention
How Axis Bank Prevents Identity Fraud With Video-Based Onboarding
September 24, 2020

Identity fraud is pervasive threat, with fraudsters stealing identities and constructing fake ones to steal $16.9 billion in 2019. Technologies like video onboarding and artificial intelligence (AI) have shown promise in facing this threat, but each is vulnerable when deployed alone. In this month’s Fighting...