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Tackling fraud: Learn how to build smarter defences at NextGen Nordics

As real-time payments gain momentum, financial institutions are faced with attempting to deliver seamless digital payment experiences while also mitigating against sophisticated fraudsters. This year’s NextGen Nordics event at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, on 29 April 2025, will spotlight how the industry is redefining fraud prevention in the era of instant payments.

11 April 2025

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Revolut fined €3.5 million by Lithuanian central bank for AML failings

Revolut has been fined €3.5 million by the central bank of Lithuania for deficiencies in its anti-money laundering controls.

09 April 2025

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Meet the minds shaping the future of payments at NextGen Nordics

The rapidly evolving world of payments is being shaped by some of the brightest minds across industries, and this year’s NextGen Nordics event on 29 April 2025 at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden is set to be a pivotal moment in exploring how the sector is advancing. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to engage with leading figures driving innovation, digital transformation, and the future of financial services in the Nordic region.

04 April 2025

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Top 5 challenges facing Nordic banks in 2025 - and how NextGen Nordics can help

The Nordic banking sector, known for its advanced digital landscape and commitment to financial innovation, is experiencing a wave of new challenges in 2025. These challenges are largely driven by rapid technological advancements, stringent regulations, and the evolving demands of consumers.

01 April 2025

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Vishing fraud up 79% in 2025 – AIB

In January and February 2025, AIB saw a sharp increase in reports of phone call fraud, with overall voice phishing, or vishing, increasing by 79% compared to the same two months in 2024.

28 March 2025

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Appeals court rules Capital One hacker's sentence was too light

A US appeals court has overruled the sentence given to the hacker behind the huge 2019 Capital One data breach, saying it was too lenient.

24 March 2025

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Verification of Payee: Prepare for October 2025 deadlines at NextGen Nordics

In March 2025, the Eurosystem completed exploratory work for offering a Verification of Payee (VoP) service for payment service providers (PSPs) in SEPA, helping them comply with the EU’s Instant Payments Regulation across credit transfers in Euro. NextGen Nordics 2025 at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, on 29 April 2025, will explore how VoP can reduce fraud and payment, and prepare for 5 October 2025, the effective date of the VOP scheme rulebook.

18 March 2025

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Exciting lineup revealed: Meet the first 10 speakers for NextGen Nordics

The Nordic payments ecosystem is among the most innovative and forward-thinking in the world. As digital payments continue to evolve and transform the financial landscape, it is crucial to have experts who can guide and shape this transformation. The following individuals — confirmed speakers for NextGen Nordics 2025 at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, on 29 April 2025 —are recognised leaders in the Nordic payments industry, and their expertise makes them the best speakers on trends within this space.

12 March 2025

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US consumer fraud losses top $12.5bn in 2024

Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase over the previous year, according to Federal Trade Commission data.

11 March 2025

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87% encountered AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024 - SoSafe

SoSafe’s report explores the global tension between AI adoption and the associated security risks, highlighting the views of 500 global security professionals and 100 SoSafe customers across 10 countries.

07 March 2025

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CFIT publishes Digital Company ID plan to slash UK fraud

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has unveiled plans for a digital company ID that it says could help slash fraud and save British businesses billions of pounds every year.

06 March 2025

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CFPB dismisses Capital One savings account rates lawsuit

Thursday marked The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) dismissal of their lawsuit initiated on 14 January 2025, suing Capital One, and its parent holding company, Capital One Financial Corp for cheating millions of consumers out of more than $2 billion in savings account interest.

28 February 2025

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