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Banks Are Building the Trust Layer AI Can’t Break
Identity // May 06, 2026

Banks, payment firms and digital platforms are rebuilding identity verification around what many executives now describe as “ID supply chains,” a networked approach to trust that distributes identity checks, risk signals and verification data across multiple participants rather than locking them inside a single institution....

Federal Reserve Steps Up Fight Against Consumer Fraud
Fraud Prevention // May 05, 2026

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman said Tuesday (May 5) that she is raising consumer fraud as a priority issue for the Fed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

HSBC Loses $400 Million to Private Credit Fraud
Earnings // May 05, 2026

HSBC took a $400 million expected credit loss (ECL) in the first quarter due to what it called “fraud-related, secondary, securitization exposure with a financial sponsor in the UK” in the bank’s Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) business, according to a Tuesday (May 5) earnings...

Regula Warns Digital Identity Has a Human Problem
Digital Identity // May 05, 2026

Identity and authentication in financial services are having a moment. 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...

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Regula Warns Digital Identity Has a Human Problem

May 05, 2026
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WEX Puts Fraud Detection on a 500-Millisecond Clock

May 01, 2026
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63% of Firms Face Check Fraud as Paper Payments Linger

April 27, 2026
The biggest obstacle to real-time payments adoption may not be fraud, but the fear of fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

37% of Businesses Say Instant Payments Strengthen Security

April 21, 2026
For many businesses, the story around instant payments may be shifting from fear to familiarity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Federal Reserve Steps Up Fight Against Consumer Fraud

May 05, 2026
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman said Tuesday (May 5) that she is raising consumer fraud as a priority issue for the Fed. 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 […]

HSBC Loses $400 Million to Private Credit Fraud

May 05, 2026
HSBC took a $400 million expected credit loss (ECL) in the first quarter due to what it called “fraud-related, secondary, securitization exposure with a financial sponsor in the UK” in...

Cyber Expert Warns Iranian Hackers Target World Cup Fans and Infrastructure

May 04, 2026
Hackers linked to Iran are likely to target World Cup fans and the event’s infrastructure, according to a report by ynet Global. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Canada Moves to Outlaw Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Fraud

April 29, 2026
With fraud on the rise, the Canadian government is proposing a ban on crypto ATMs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...