AI systems are becoming increasingly capable of acting independently. They process business information, manage customer requests, and even start making purchases and initiating payments. But as AI agents gain access to sensitive data and financial tools, a difficult question emerges: how much autonomy can we safely give them?
Launching a payment product has never been easier. Banking-as-a-service providers, card issuing platforms and embedded finance APIs mean a small team can take a product to market in months. Staying compliant once that product is live is a different story.
A new player lands on a sportsbook at 11 p.m., ready to deposit before the game starts. In the seconds that follow, the operator has to answer a chain of questions no other industry stacks quite this way: is this person old enough, are they really who they claim, are they in a state where […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued its finalized Guidelines on AI Risk Management for financial institutions. The rules ask firms to manage risks across the full life of an AI system. They also cover risks that come from third-party providers. The final version follows a public consultation held in November 2025.
Fintech unicorn from California, Plaid scales its intelligent finance system with enhanced AI models.
Financial crime fraudsters constantly adapt their methods and move across payment channels. Sardine is responding with a new research initiative focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify these patterns earlier.
AI-powered product builds real-time ‘bubble map’ with clear analysis to tackle organised fraud, bonus abuse and location circumvention
PayPal’s decision to add Pix to checkout for small and medium-sized businesses in Brazil reflects how deeply the payment method is now embedded in the country’s commerce. According to Central Bank data cited by PayPal, more than 170 million individuals, representing over 90% of Brazil’s adult population, have already used Pix.
Nasdaq Verafin and Stablecore announced a partnership that unifies digital asset and traditional banking data, giving financial institutions a combined view of financial crime risk across fiat and digital asset channels.
A well-known digital bank is now the target of one of the largest ransom demands ever made in cryptocurrency, after criminals tricked it into handing over sensitive customer records. The attackers say they will keep leaking that data publicly, piece by piece, until they are paid. UPD: Revolut denies any criminal groups contacting them directly.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to open its new cryptoasset authorisation gateway on 30 September 2026. It will require crypto firms seeking permission under the upcoming regulatory regime to demonstrate how their systems and controls manage risks including financial crime and identity fraud.
A single UAE onboarding flow will not survive contact with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or Jordan. Companies that assume otherwise usually find this out during a regulatory review, not before. Shahid Hanif, CEO and Co-Founder of Shufti, argues that treating the Gulf as one regional rollout is the most expensive assumption a global identity verification vendor […]
By Justin DiPietro, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Glia “Move fast or get left behind” and “slow down until it’s safe” are the dominant narratives on banking AI. Neither is a viable strategy.
MVB Bank has entered a multi-year agreement with Bretton AI to use AI-supported operations for anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring and know-your-customer (KYC) compliance as its fintech business expands.
The CEE Anti-Fraud Forum and Risk & Compliance Forum 2026 will return to Vilnius, Lithuania, on October 6-7, bringing together hundreds of professionals from across Central and Eastern Europe to discuss the latest developments in fraud prevention, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
Save the date for two exclusive, back-to-back professional events dedicated to Anti-Fraud, Risk, Ethics, Compliance and Governance in the CEE region. 📅 October 6–7, 2026 📍 Vilnius, Lithuania | AC Hotel by Marriott 💻 Hybrid format | 7+7 CPE certificates will be issued This year’s key focus: 360° view on Anti-Fraud, Risk & Compliance — […]
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