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BlogWhy Drug Trafficking Detection Needs a Targeted ApproachJuly 21, 2026 by Fouad Hassouneh Drug trafficking continues to be one of the most complex and consequential financial crime threats facing financial institutions in the United States today. The flow of drugs and scale of illicit proceeds, the sophistication of transnational criminal networks and an intensifying inter-agency response posture have made it clear that... |
BlogUK Finance Fraud Report: Insights for Building Societies & NeobanksJuly 21, 2026 by Ben Rowley The latest UK Finance Annual Fraud Report paints a stark picture of the challenges facing financial institutions across the UK. Fraud losses reached £1.28 billion in 2025, while reported cases grew to more than 4 million. Authorised Push Payment (APP)... |
BlogFinCEN’s Updated 314(b) GuidanceJuly 14, 2026 by Chuck Taylor On June 12, 2026, FinCEN issued an updated 314(b) Fact Sheet that continues its efforts to provide greater clarity on the scope of information sharing under Section 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act. The guidance reinforces FinCEN’s goal of encouraging... |
BlogMeasuring What MattersJuly 10, 2026 by Cheryl Friedenbach In my previous post, I explored how FinCEN’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) from April, 2026 signals a shift toward outcome-focused, risk-based AML/CFT program design. The potential for change is significant, but it raises a more important question: what does... |
BlogDark Web and Cyber Threat Intelligence: Moving Fraud Detection UpstreamJuly 9, 2026 by Nick Pearson Fraud often becomes visible to financial institutions when a suspicious transaction is attempted, a counterfeit check is deposited or an online account takeover is underway. For fraudsters, however, the process often begins much earlier — on the dark web. Hidden from traditional search engines... |
BlogFFIS Research: Connecting Intelligence Across Sectors & Borders to Address FraudJune 30, 2026 by Nick Maxwell Fraud losses are surging across the globe, and information sharing between institutions can mitigate this activity. The Future of Financial Intelligence Sharing (FFIS) research programme is working with Nasdaq Verafin to unlock the power of cross-sector and cross-border information sharing... |
BlogUK Building Societies Need FRAML: A Smarter Approach to Fraud Detection and AMLJune 29, 2026 by Keith Finson Building societies in the UK are navigating a period of rapid change. As member expectations evolve and regulatory pressures continue to intensify, fraud and money laundering are also becoming more sophisticated, compelling the industry to rethink how they detect, prevent and respond. For... |
BlogSoutheast Asia’s Fraud Risk Is RisingJune 24, 2026 by Mauriceo Castanheiro Asia-Pacific is a global leader in real-time payments and is expected to nearly double its cross-border payment volumes to $24 trillion by 2033. As a result, money movement is getting faster, more connected and more accessible — creating an attractive... |
BlogThe Shifting Fraud LandscapeJune 22, 2026 by Kamlesh Harry Fraud remains one of the most complex, dynamic, and rapidly evolving risks facing the financial services industry today. As criminals adapt their methods, exploit emerging technologies, and scale social engineering tactics with increasing sophistication and speed, financial institutions must continually reassess vulnerabilities and response... |
BlogCombating Human Trafficking in the Shadow of the 2026 FIFA World CupJune 19, 2026 by Cheryl Friedenbach The 2026 FIFA World Cup arrived this summer across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While large-scale events such as the World Cup bring significant economic and cultural benefits there is strong evidence that human trafficking... |
