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Bo Harald

Bo Harald Chairman/Founding member, board member at Trust Infra for Real Time Economy Prgrm & MyData,

Begin with the End in Mind. Crystallised.

This particular End is a Trust Infrastructure where: All citizens can download – and most have - at least one general purpose identity building wallet free of charge in all EU Member states. All public sectors and progressive enterprises have installed organisation wallets and use (only) these to send and receive a wide range of verifiable data t...

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Bo Harald

Bo Harald Chairman/Founding member, board member at Trust Infra for Real Time Economy Prgrm & MyData,

Very important feedback to the EU-commission from Findynet

Feedback on the EU Business Wallet Initiative Call for Evidence Published 4.6.2025 Technology, Release The European Commission requests feedback on the European Business Wallet initiative in a Call for Evidence for an Impact Assessment published in the ‘Have your say’ portal. By encouraging

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Barley Laing

Barley Laing UK Managing Director at Melissa

Five ways to ensure compliance with stricter global fraud prevention regulations

Nasdaq’s 2024 Global Financial Crime Report highlights $3.1 trillion of illicit funds flowing through the global financial system. As a result, financial crime and fraud prevention regulations are being tightened up globally. In the UK, for example, a new ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ criminal offence will be enforced from September, as part of the Ec...

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Steve Pannifer

Steve Pannifer SVP Digital Identity at Fime

Trust in the Future of Finance: Key insights from Money20/20 Asia

With Money20/20 Europe in full swing right now, I wanted to take a look at the main themes from the event in Asia earlier this year, which focused on "Trust in the Future of Finance". It is an important topic. Many of the pain points in the digital economy are related to trust, not least the rampant fraud occurring within an ever-increas...

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Bo Harald

Bo Harald Chairman/Founding member, board member at Trust Infra for Real Time Economy Prgrm & MyData,

It is the administrative burden, stupid.

Many of us know that SMEs and also employees in larger enterprises and the public sector complain about an ever-growing administrative burden. Much caused by nitty-gritty difficult-to-decipher regulation. This is also coming from the work to make the Single EU market real. There politicians can always blame Brussels. One way of counteracting it ...

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Bo Harald

Bo Harald Chairman/Founding member, board member at Trust Infra for Real Time Economy Prgrm & MyData,

Begin with the End in Mind. Crystallised.

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Research

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The Future of European Fintech 2025: A Money20/20 Special Edition

A special edition for Money20/20 Europe 2025. The European fintech space is seeing leaps and bounds in digital innovation, financial technology, and operational resilience. With incoming regulation focused on standarising the sector and disruptive fintech firms challenging banks - the ecosystem is in a transitional period.  Among these challenges, the fintech boom is sweeping the continent. New developments in AI, tokenisation, digital identity, open banking, and more is redefining the banking sector. Europe is primed to act as the epicentre for global fintech innovation.  This Finextra report dives into industry sentiment on what the future holds for European fintech, featuring key insights from NatWest Group, Standard Chartered, BNY Mellon, Magnetiq Bank, GoCardless, Moore Kingston Smith, Stripe, and Augmentum Fintech. It explores:  AI and predictive analytics integration in payments;  Enabling financial inclusion and accessibility in emerging markets;  The role of digital identity and behavioural biometrics in financial services;  Innovation in regulatory practices;  The revolutionary power of smart data and decentralised finance. 

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Risk-based authentication: Enhancing security and user experience in fraud prevention

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of robust cross-channel authentication cannot be overstated. As businesses and consumers increasingly interact across multiple platforms, ensuring secure and seamless authentication processes is paramount.  Online platforms have become integral to modern financial activities, which necessitates secure and seamless transactions, backed up by robust authentication mechanisms. Risk-based authentication offers a dynamic security approach, balancing user convenience with stringent fraud prevention.  The integration of cross-channel data and advanced technologies like machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) is vital, as well as access and understanding of data. High-quality data is the cornerstone of effective fraud prevention and detection, which is why organisations must invest in robust data engineering practices to ensure collected data is accurate and well-labelled.  This investment enables the development of sophisticated models to better identify and prevent fraudulent activities. Prioritising data quality enhances fraud prevention strategies, protecting businesses and their customers from potential threats.  So how can organisations holistically address risk-based authentication in a dynamic world? This webinar report summarises the discussion of a Finextra webinar, hosted in association with Mastercard, and explores:  Risk-based authentication in fraud prevention;  Adapting fraud prevention to evolving threats;  Advanced authentication strategies for corporate fraud prevention;  Digital IDs, channels, and exclusion. 

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Event Report

AI strategies for scalable, secure and compliant banking

Delving into effective strategies and tools for secure and compliant AI integration in banking, emphasising the importance of open-source models, the role of generative AI, the advantages of synthetic data, and the influence of regulatory frameworks. Integrating AI in banking involves more than just adopting new technologies; it requires aligning these technologies with specific banking use cases to maximise benefits and mitigate risks related to data security and compliance. Open-source models facilitate this transformation by offering a collaborative platform for innovation and transparency, essential for building trust and ensuring the safe use of AI in banking.  The journey from proof of concept (POC) to production in AI and machine learning is often lengthy and complex. This extended timeline highlights the challenges organisations face in integrating AI into their operations. Embracing new tools and technologies and learning to utilise them effectively is crucial for overcoming these challenges and applying AI to day-to-day operations, leading to significant benefits in efficiency and innovation.  When looking at other markets, the United States has become a hub for tech giants, focusing on fostering innovation, while regions like Japan remain cautious, reflecting their unique regulatory landscapes and societal risk appetites. This diversity in regulatory approaches presents both opportunities and challenges for firms operating globally, necessitating a nuanced understanding of each market’s unique dynamics.  This webinar report summarises the discussion of a Finextra webinar, hosted with Red Hat, by a panel of industry experts. Discover:  How AI is enhancing innovation, efficiency, and security;  Synthetic data and regulatory impact;  What factors are holding organisations back from fully adoption AI-driven services;  Balancing innovation and regulation;  And more. 

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Verification of Payee Future is Bright, But Must Go Further

Attending the 2025 NextGen Nordics event, Vasile Valcov, Business Development Consultant, Banfico, shared his optimism and passion for the development of VOP and Open Banking. Contextualising the current landscape and positive trajectory, Valcov also explains its challenges and discusses whether it is enough as it currently is.

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Long reads

Madhvi Sonia

Madhvi Sonia Head of Content at Finextra

Beyond the binary: Fixing KYC for the LGBTQ+ economy

This Finextra long read series will focus on how the fintech industry can serve underrepresented LGBTQ+ customers during and after Pride Month – a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer culture. By recognising that many individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, particul...

Scott Hamilton

Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

Will identity become the ultimate currency?

This is an excerpt from The Future of European Fintech 2025: A Money20/20 Special Edition. The meaning of the term “Digital DNA” keeps changing as technology, especially in financial services, marches inexorably forward. What once might have literally meant how DNA (in genetic terms) is expressed in a digital format now encompasses many facets – r...

Sehrish Alikhan

Sehrish Alikhan Reporter at Finextra

What is Digital Company ID? CFIT’s blueprint for fraud prevention

The Centre for Finance, Innovation, and Technology (CFIT) has published a Digital Company ID plan to crack down on fraud and support UK businesses. CFIT led a coalition of over 70 organisations including financial institutions, government agencies, tech firms, policymakers, and academics, to develop and analyse Digital Company ID. According to the ...