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BlogThree Takeaways from Sibos 2025October 16, 2025 by Mauriceo Castanheiro At Sibos 2025 in Frankfurt, it was clear – payments are accelerating into new territory. The sessions and side discussions consistently circled around three transformative themes: AI and Agentic AI, ISO20022, and digital assets. Each is reshaping the industry in... |
BlogACH Fraud: Time is Running Out to Meet the New Nacha RulesAugust 22, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin The countdown to compliance with the new Nacha rules is on. With the March 20 deadline fast approaching, financial institutions must act immediately to meet new requirements designed to combat the growing threat of ACH fraud. Implementing a robust ACH... |
BlogCheck Fraud: Placing the Back of a Check Front and CenterMay 8, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin In 2023, $21 billion, or 80%, of global check fraud took place in the Americas, primarily the U.S. As fraud scenarios such as counterfeit, washed and altered checks grow increasingly prevalent, financial institutions need to identify and implement innovative solutions... |
Blog$750B in Illicit Flows: Insights into Financial Crime across EuropeApril 23, 2025 by Stephanie Champion In today’s interconnected world, it is critical to safeguard the global financial system from illicit activity. As the industry confronts the world’s $3.1 trillion financial crime problem, our recent Special Edition of the 2024 Global Financial Crime Report has taken... |
BlogCountdown to Compliance: Meeting the New Nacha RulesMarch 21, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin The deadline for compliance with the new Nacha operating rules is a year away. With payments made through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network increasing by a trillion-dollar value every year, fraudsters have their eye on that money. In 2024,... |
BlogPredicate Crimes to Money Laundering: 5 Key Illicit ActivitiesMarch 7, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin Predicate crimes to money laundering are criminal activities that generate illicit profits, which are then reintroduced into the economy through a process of placement, layering, and integration. From drug and human trafficking to terrorist financing and fraud, these illegal activities... |
BlogForged Endorsement: The Signature Aspects of the CrimeFebruary 27, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin Checks stolen from the mail and fraudulently endorsed accounted for 20 percent of the check fraud reported in FinCEN’s recent Financial Trend Analysis. Known for its unsophisticated methodology, stolen checks deposited with a forged signature are incredibly difficult to identify... |
BlogImproving Complex Financial Crime Investigations with Big Data, AI, and AutomationFebruary 20, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin In 2023, $3.1 trillion in money laundering and illicit funds flowed through the global financial system. The need to follow the money, uncover hidden connections and provide actionable intelligence to law enforcement is acute. For many financial institutions, unravelling intricate... |
BlogGuarding the Golden Years Part 2: Effectively Detecting Elder Financial ExploitationFebruary 13, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin Elder financial exploitation (EFE) is a heinous crime, capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of older adults with limited technological knowledge and readily available liquid assets. In a recent Interagency Statement, FinCEN and other agencies are urging financial institutions to take action... |
BlogDeepfakes Empower Authorized Push Payment ScamsDecember 10, 2024 by Nasdaq Verafin In an increasingly digital world, technology has made life more convenient — and created opportunities for sophisticated fraud. Deepfake technology is a prime example — so much so that FinCEN is warning financial institutions of its rising use in scams... |
