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Security Summit Alerts Tax Professionals to Growing Threat of Identity Theft

Security Summit Alerts Tax Professionals to Growing Threat of Identity Theft
Security Summit Alerts Tax Professionals to Growing Threat of Identity Theft
July 24, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Security Summit has issued a stern warning to tax professionals, urging them to heighten their awareness of indicators of identity theft as part of...

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Shop Talk: High-End Consumers Swap Fancy Threads for Fancy Sweets
Shop Talk: High-End Consumers Swap Fancy Threads for Fancy Sweets
July 24, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers cut back on many premium products in the face of ongoing economic challenges, luxury chocolate brand MarieBelle New York is benefitting from shoppers’...

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Mastercard Doubles Fraud Detection Rate With Generative AI
Mastercard Doubles Fraud Detection Rate With Generative AI
July 24, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Mastercard has unveiled a new approach to identify compromised payment cards, leveraging a combination of generative artificial intelligence and graph technology. The company reports that...

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New Data: Gen Z Leads the Way as Digital Wallets Surge in the UK
New Data: Gen Z Leads the Way as Digital Wallets Surge in the UK
July 24, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Digital wallets are becoming popular among consumers in the United Kingdom. In fact, nearly half (44%) of consumers in the country expect to continue using...

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FedNow’s First Year: Path to Critical Mass Requires Time and Education
FedNow’s First Year: Path to Critical Mass Requires Time and Education
July 24, 2024  |  Digital Payments

A year after its launch, the FedNow® Service, the instant payment service introduced by the U.S. central bank last July 20, has seen 900 banks sign...

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Trending: AI Gets Smarter on Fraud and Financial Crime as New Models Boost Security
Trending: AI Gets Smarter on Fraud and Financial Crime as New Models Boost Security
July 24, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

In a world inundated with data, traditional methods of financial crime detection are becoming inadequate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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3 Big Ideas From PYMNTS Intelligence’s Restaurants’ Digital Transformation Report
3 Big Ideas From PYMNTS Intelligence’s Restaurants’ Digital Transformation Report
July 24, 2024  |  Restaurant innovation

The restaurant industry faces a pivotal opportunity with the rise of frictionless digital payments, responding to growing customer demand for convenience. Despite these advancements, adoption...

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Visa: 80% of Face-to-Face Transactions Internationally Are Tap to Pay
Visa: 80% of Face-to-Face Transactions Internationally Are Tap to Pay
July 23, 2024  |  VISA

Visa’s fiscal third quarter results showed continued momentum in new payment flows — and further embrace of contactless payments in brick-and-mortar, face-to-face transactions. Get the...

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Commerce Department to Release Rules on Connected Vehicles
Commerce Department to Release Rules on Connected Vehicles
July 23, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The U.S. Commerce Department plans to unveil proposed regulations next month concerning connected vehicles, with a specific focus on critical software components manufactured in China...

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