UK payment firms warn new fraud refund rules could ‘freeze’ systems in October June 26, 2024 The UK’s payments watchdog is under growing pressure from the firms it regulates to rethink new fraud refund rules that industry chiefs say could wreak havoc for both companies and consumers.
UK payment firms urge regulator to delay controversial fraud refund rules June 10, 2024 Firms have urged the UK payments regulator to delay fraud reimbursement rules following growing criticism of the measures and the recent departure of the watchdog's head.
British tech giant Mike Lynch acquitted after 12-year legal battle June 7, 2024 Lynch was initially charged with 16 counts, including wire fraud and conspiracy but one charge of securities fraud was dropped during the trial.
Whisper it, but private equity returns might just be too good to be true June 4, 2024 The private equity sector has built a reputation for steady returns but are they an illusion?
Brits lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year as purchase scams hit record high May 22, 2024 Brits lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year, new figures show, as purchase scams surge to a new record and social media firms face tough questions over the high levels of fraud originating on their platforms.
From Lloyds Bank to UK Finance, here’s who’s paying for Canada Police May 10, 2024 A series of funding deals between private entities and Canada Police to help fight fraud highlights the ongoing funding pressures faced by the police force, experts have said.
Banks drive finance complaints up by a fifth as ‘unaffordable’ credit cards slammed May 1, 2024 Issues with banking and credit cards drove official finance complaints up nearly a fifth in the second half of last year, new figures show, as customers were hit by fraud and "unaffordable and irresponsible lending".
SFO makes strides on disclosure but funding crucial to fixing problems, report finds April 30, 2024 The UK's anti-fraud agency has made progress in reforming how it manages evidence disclosure in its high-profile cases, but more government funding is needed to help fix the problems, a report has found.
Consumer group names TSB, Co-op Bank and Monzo as worst major banks for mobile app security April 24, 2024 The group reviewed the apps and websites of Britain's 13 largest current account providers between January and February, with assistance from computer security experts.
‘Moral mission’: Sunak to reform benefits system in fight against long-term sickness April 19, 2024 Rishi Sunak has announced plans to reform Britain’s disability benefits system in what he called a “moral mission” to address the rise in long-term sickness.