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Know your customer (KYC) stories - Page 2

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Asian banks face rising crime threat due to low AI use
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A report reveals that over 50% of financial institutions in Asia are failing to adopt AI for anti-money laundering, risking exposure to financial crime.
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New Zealand gears up for Recycling Week 2024 events
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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skycity
Recycling Week 2024 in New Zealand, set for 21-27 October, aims to boost waste management awareness and minimise waste across communities and businesses.
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CloudSEK unveils free tool to combat deep fake threats
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
CloudSEK has launched a free Deep Fake Detection Technology to tackle digital deception, enhancing cybersecurity awareness and resilience across sectors.
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Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.
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CorPlan wins contract to supply SkyCity with IBM software
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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data analytics
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planning
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erp
CorPlan NZ has snagged a key contract to supply SkyCity with IBM Planning Analytics software, enhancing budgeting and forecasting efficiency amidst stiff competition.
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‘How much crypto users buy’ is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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mfa
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blockchain
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email security
Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.
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Easy Crypto reveals $2.7m returned to fraud victims
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
Easy Crypto becomes the first exchange to disclose fraud refunds totalling $2.7M, stressing security as about 50% of Aussies & Kiwis show crypto interest.
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AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.
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SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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entrepreneur
SQR has been acquired by UK-based SQRx, aiming to boost digital identity growth. Entrepreneur Grahame Chilton, SQRx’s largest shareholder, sees it as a 'groundbreaking' move.
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The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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blockchain
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defi
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cloud services
Crypto ATMs are growing globally, with the US leading at 82% of market share. As the ecosystem expands, here's what to know before using one.
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Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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malware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection with new security features
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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vpns
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risk & compliance
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ai
Appdome has bolstered its Geo-Fraud Detection service with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo Desync Attack Detection to better protect mobile apps from location-based fraud.
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TanX hits USD $1 billion in quarterly trading volume
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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blockchain
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defi
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cryptocurrency
TanX has hit a quarterly trading volume of USD $1 billion, marking a 70% rise and underscoring the growing reliance on decentralized trading platforms.
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Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
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ai models
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions launches Australian cloud facility
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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biometrics
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edge computing
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risk & compliance
LexisNexis Risk Solutions debuts its first Australian cloud hosting facility, enhancing local risk orchestration services with advanced compliance solutions.
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Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as Vice President of Engineering
Sun, 23rd Jun 2024
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cto
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engineering
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encompass
Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as VP of Engineering, tasked with leading the strategic delivery of its CDI platform to enhance global banking solutions.
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Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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crm
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fintech
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rpa
Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.
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First AML & Armalytix join forces to elevate AML processes
Thu, 30th May 2024
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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onboarding
First AML has partnered with Open Banking tech platform Armalytix to boost Source of Funds and Source of Wealth capabilities for large conveyancing firms.
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Nynke Postma joins Encompass as Head of Business Development
Tue, 21st May 2024
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product management
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encompass
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cro
Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma, founder of Blacksmith KYC, as Head of Business Development for Asia and the Middle East to boost CDI product value.
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First AML launches AI Assist to expedite compliance tasks
Wed, 15th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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money laundering
First AML launches AI Assist, promising to reduce compliance tasks to 60 seconds, expediting KYC and AML processes by 90% through automated data extraction.