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The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026
Robotics

The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026

In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.

By Jonathan Briggs • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
BioCatch unveils Connect 2.0 to combat rising banking fraud
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

BioCatch unveils Connect 2.0 to combat rising banking fraud

BioCatch launches Connect 2.0, a platform using behavioural and device data to fight rising digital banking fraud and AI-driven financial crimes globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Australian firms urged to bolster defences as global fraud hits USD $3.1 billion
Data Analytics

Australian firms urged to bolster defences as global fraud hits USD $3.1 billion

Australian firms are urged to strengthen defences as global occupational fraud losses reach USD $3.1 billion amid rising complex scams and cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
New data shows AI-driven fraud surges, professionals unprepared
Risk & Compliance

New data shows AI-driven fraud surges, professionals unprepared

Most anti-fraud experts report a surge in AI-driven fraud, yet under 10% feel prepared to combat rising deepfake and synthetic identity threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks
Data Analytics

Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks

Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push
Insurance

TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push

British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027
Identity and Access Management

AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
TechJutsu launches OrgVerify for B2B phone call verification
Federal Trade Commission

TechJutsu launches OrgVerify for B2B phone call verification

TechJutsu has launched OrgVerify, a platform that helps firms authenticate outbound calls to combat rising phone fraud and protect customer trust.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Fraud prevention stories

Entersekt launches Orkestrate API to tackle USD $40 billion fraud risk
Unified Communications

Entersekt launches Orkestrate API to tackle USD $40 billion fraud risk

Entersekt launches Orkestrate API, helping banks cut fraud risk worth USD $40 billion by simplifying digital authentication with a single integration.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom
Crypto

Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom

In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology
Data Analytics

Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology

AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.

By Dave Rossi • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AUTO1 Group wins Twilio 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovation
Unified Communications

AUTO1 Group wins Twilio 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovation

AUTO1 Group has won Twilio's 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovative use of messaging and verification APIs to enhance its used car trading platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield to lead Australian growth
Fintech

InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield to lead Australian growth

InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield as Managing Director to spearhead Australian expansion amid evolving collections market and rising digital demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Paysecure & Approvely partner to boost US payment security
Fintech

Paysecure & Approvely partner to boost US payment security

Paysecure partners with Approvely to enhance payment security and fraud prevention, improving transaction reliability for US-based merchants.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Proximus Global, EnStream launch API to combat phone fraud
Data Protection

Proximus Global, EnStream launch API to combat phone fraud

Proximus Global and EnStream have launched an API to help Canadian firms verify if mobile numbers have been reassigned, combating recycled phone number fraud.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Unlocking hidden connections: The next frontier in financial data strategy
Data Analytics

Unlocking hidden connections: The next frontier in financial data strategy

Graph databases are revolutionising finance, helping firms detect fraud, enhance compliance, and harness AI by mapping complex data relationships in real time.

By Michael Down • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
New UK director ID rules spark concerns over fraud risk
Risk & Compliance

New UK director ID rules spark concerns over fraud risk

New UK rules require company directors to verify identity, but with under 15% compliance, experts warn fraud risks and operational strains on banks loom large.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Why ECCTA ID verification could be a liability trap for law firms
Data Protection

Why ECCTA ID verification could be a liability trap for law firms

ECCTA's mandatory ID verification poses major compliance and liability risks for UK law firms, with millions facing deadlines to avoid fines and penalties.

By Alan Hughes • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025