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Collaboration and Collective Action in the Face of a $4.4 Trillion Financial Crime Crisis

April 10, 2026 by Stephanie Champion

The global financial crime landscape has entered a new era, defined by speed, scale, and sophistication unlike anything we have seen before. Financial crime is not a future threat — it is the reality financial institutions, governments, businesses, and communities... 

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Breaking Down Silos: Fraud + AML for Effective Financial Crime Management

March 31, 2026 by Ben Rowley

Having spent my career across banking, credit bureaus and fintech, I’ve seen first‑hand how financial crime has evolved — and how the systems designed to stop it often haven’t. Today, fraud and financial crime management teams across the UK and EU are under unprecedented pressure.... 

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Pay360 Insights: The Future of Financial Crime Prevention in the UK

March 27, 2026 by Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi

Pay360 brought together leaders from across payments, banking, fintech and regulation to discuss the forces shaping the future of the industry. While the agenda spanned everything from instant payments to infrastructure interoperability, I found one theme apparent: financial crime is becoming more connected, more complex and increasingly difficult to address... 

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Real-Time Analysis: A Decade of Dedication

February 26, 2026 by Nasdaq Verafin

As payments initiate and settle faster than ever, fraud now manifests in milliseconds — at speeds where manual prevention is not just ineffective, but impossible. Meanwhile, scammers are capitalizing with high-urgency, high-stakes tactics where funds are moved almost instantly on receipt.  Recently, we spoke with Colin Parsons, Nasdaq Verafin’s Vice President of Fraud Product Management,... 

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Terrorist Financing Detection: Tools, Tactics and Real-World Solutions

February 9, 2026 by Fouad Hassouneh

As someone who has spent more than a decade immersed in the evolving world of financial crime detection, I’ve learned that terrorist financing remains one of the most complex, elusive and consequential threats we face. In my role leading AML product strategy at Nasdaq Verafin, I’ve worked closely with... 

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UK Financial Crime Trends & Technology: Insights from 2025 and What 2026 Will Demand

January 30, 2026 by Keith Finson

2025 was a defining year for financial crime in the UK. What once felt like slow, predictable shifts now moves at the speed of technology – and, increasingly, at the speed of AI-enabled criminal innovation. As investigators, analysts and financial... 

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The Final Countdown: Act Now to Meet New ACH Requirements

January 30, 2026 by Nasdaq Verafin

The new Nacha rules represent a pivotal change in the fight against ACH fraud and the March 20 deadline to comply is less than two months away. Are you ready to intercept scams initiated through the ACH network?  ACH has... 

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Canadian Financial Crime Trends & Technology: 2025 Insights and a Look Ahead to 2026

January 15, 2026 by Corey Lynch

As we reflect on the rapidly evolving landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention in Canada, it’s clear that 2025 has been a pivotal year. I recently had the opportunity to join a panel discussion with industry colleagues to examine the financial... 

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Detecting Human Trafficking Through Financial Intelligence

January 13, 2026 by Fouad Hassouneh

For more than two decades, Nasdaq Verafin has focused on fighting financial crime — continually evolving to help institutions identify illicit activity hidden in the financial system. Human trafficking is not only a devastating human rights issue but also a... 

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AML Trends & Technology 2025: Turning Insights into Action

January 6, 2026 by Chuck Taylor

As Head of AML Commercial Strategy at Nasdaq Verafin, and a practitioner with two decades of experience in financial crime prevention, I’ve witnessed the evolution of our industry from multiple vantage points. This year, I had the privilege of joining fellow experts and practitioners to explore the most pressing AML trends of...