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UiPath named Leader in Forrester document mining wave

Forrester's praise could strengthen UiPath's pitch to firms seeking a single platform for document-heavy workflows, governance and AI agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Smartcomply joins Mastercard Engage with fraud tool

Financial institutions using Mastercard can now tap an AI fraud system built in Africa as digital payments face rising scam and compliance risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Data Protection

Merchants rush to adopt AI shopping agents, Ravelin finds

Most enterprise retailers now plan to use AI shopping agents, even as many say they are not ready for the fraud risks they bring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Data Protection

Asia Pacific tops financial cyberattack target list

Banks and fintechs face mounting risk as application-layer attacks and bot activity increasingly exploit Asia Pacific's expanding digital finance links.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Fintech

Trustmi named Nacha partner as fraud rules tighten

Businesses must now spot authorised-looking ACH fraud before payment submission as Nacha tightens rules and Trustmi gains partner status.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Biometrics

3DiVi adds session intelligence to biometric checks

Banks and fintech groups could spot rising rejection rates and hidden attack patterns sooner, with 3DiVi's new layer analysing live biometric sessions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Fintech

SurePay launches free IBAN check for Dutch taxpayers

Dutch taxpayers face a higher risk of payment scams as the tax authority's bank account switch creates a new opening for fraudsters.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Explainer: Why Eftsure's original pitch is fading fast

Bank-led name checks in Australia and New Zealand are eroding the niche that made Eftsure easy to sell a decade ago.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Financial crime stories

Risk & Compliance

UK fintech hiring to rise 14% in 2026 as neobanks slow

London will remain the main hiring hub, with fintech vacancies forecast to rise 14% in 2026 as firms prioritise compliance and infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Digital Transformation

At the crossroads: building the next phase of payments in Aotearoa

Fragmentation could slow Aotearoa's payments overhaul unless industry and government align on standards, identity and resilience.

By Chad Haighmark • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Armalytix launches compliance bundles for home movers

Home movers could face fewer repeated requests as property firms seek to curb delays and duplication in anti-money laundering checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Fintech

Interac adds AI fraud checks to Verified identity service

Canadian businesses will get tougher digital onboarding defences as the phased rollout targets deepfakes, spoofed video and device tampering by Q3 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026