What fintechs need to know about the evolution of phishing cyberattacks

What fintechs need to know about the evolution of phishing cyberattacks

By Richard LaTulip, a Field Chief Information Security Officer at Recorded Future. Phishing is a major concern in the UK. It’s form of attack that often attempts to manipulate people into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware, and poses a significant risk for fintechs. The UK government’s ‘Cyber security breaches survey 2025’ shows phishing attempts…

The rise of business payment fraud and the case for updating your defences

The rise of business payment fraud and the case for updating your defences

By Ramesh Menon, Chief Product Officer at Eftsure Fraud in all shapes and forms has been growing exponentially for several years and unfortunately shows no sign of slowing down, as those pulling the cybercrime levers continue to profit. However, whenever there are incidents within industries of ‘cheats’ advancing, there is always an opportunity for those…

The Real-World AI Challenge for Fintechs: Why Fighting Chargebacks Still Requires Context, Not Just Models

The Real-World AI Challenge for Fintechs: Why Fighting Chargebacks Still Requires Context, Not Just Models

By Angeline Viray, Head of Marketing, Chargeblast AI has transformed how fintech companies operate. But when it comes to chargebacks, even the most advanced models often fall short. The reason is simple: post-authorization disputes aren’t just a data problem. They’re a context problem. Chargebacks don’t need predictions. They need clarity, nuance, and fast action. And…

New Global Digital Economy Trust Index Published 

New Global Digital Economy Trust Index Published 

LONDON, UK, 14 May 2025 – Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, launches the inaugural Digital Economy Trust Index, which measures consumer confidence in digital platforms and ranks 16 countries based on security, transparency and user experience in the digital economy. The ranking reveals a strong direct correlation between consumer trust in the digital economy and individual country…

InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as Asia's business launch pad in Eastern Europe and Middle East

InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as Asia’s business launch pad in Eastern Europe and Middle East

HONG KONG SAR – May 2025 – ​Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (May 10) that the Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau, will embark on a series of visits to Istanbul, Türkiye; Budapest, Hungary; and Cairo, Egypt, some of the key economies along the Belt and Road, to strengthen economic ties and…

Fintech Trends Shaping 2025 - Innovations Driving the Future of Finance

Fintech Trends Shaping 2025 – Innovations Driving the Future of Finance

Sheraz Ali is the founder of HARO Links Building Agency The fintech sector continues to redefine the financial landscape, evolving rapidly with groundbreaking innovations. In 2024, the global fintech market demonstrated remarkable resilience, with investments reaching $89.7 billion by Q3. As we move into 2025, collaboration between banks and fintech companies, advances in artificial intelligence,…

Fintech in 2025: A Year of Speed, Security, and More Personalized Finance

Fintech in 2025: A Year of Speed, Security, and More Personalized Finance

In 2025, the fintech landscape will bring focus to user convenience and security with seamless account switching, the expansion of embedded finance, instant payments, and biometric authentication driving the progress. January 6, 2025. As the financial industry continues to advance, several key trends are set to further embed fintech into our daily lives in 2025….

Why Web Application Firewalls Are Indispensable for APAC Fintechs

Why Web Application Firewalls Are Indispensable for APAC Fintechs

By Derek Kiely, Vice President of Product, Progress The APAC Fintech industry is flourishing, with a robust ecosystem offering innovative financial solutions to both domestic and international markets. The APAC Fintech market is actually expected to grow at a CAGR of greater than 16% between 2024-2029, reaching USD 310.88 billion by 2029.  However, as digital transformation accelerates, so…

PayU facilitates online transactions with Google Pay integration

PayU facilitates online transactions with Google Pay integration

Bogotá, December 17, 2024. In a landscape where speed and security are essential for consumers, PayU sets a milestone by becoming the first payment gateway in Colombia to integrate Google Pay (GPay). This integration provides users with an unprecedented payment experience, allowing faster and safer transactions while redefining how Colombians shop. In a country where…