What’d I miss? News and Insights that got noticed - Week 44

Key themes this week (October 25 - 31)

• [Money 20/20] presentation by the AWS & NVIDIA team on Fraud Detection AI workflow
• [Money20/20] AI Summit: New Frontiers in AI for fraud prevention
• [Money20/20] “Preventing AI-Fueled Financial Fraud” by Reality Defender CEO Ben Colman
• NCino to buy FullCircl for $135m

[Money 20/20] presentation by the AWS & NVIDIA team on Fraud Detection AI workflow

At the AI Pavilion Pahal Patangia from NVIDIA and Sudhir Kalidindi and Paul Chang gave a great presentation on Fraud Detection AI workflow. 

Key takeaways:

• Create a blueprint for fraud detection workflow 
• Make training times faster to stay ahead of fraudsters 
• Minimal code changes from CPU to GPU
• Could see model training reduction from hours to minutes 
• False positives catch one out of 20 transactions 
• Dutch neobank bunq was able to reduce false positives significantly with help from new approach

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[Money20/20] AI Summit - From Hype to Reality: New Frontiers in AI for fraud prevention

AI Summit - From Hype to Reality: Gen AI in Banking and Fintech Summit 

A great panel of industry leaders 

• Naré Vardanyan - Chief Executive at Ntropy 
• Kimberly Sutherland - VP of Fraud & Identity Strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions 
• Barkha Saxena - Chief Data, AI and Analytics Officer at Chime 

Had an insightful conversation about the New Frontiers in AI for fraud prevention. 

Key takeaways:

• Reduced account take over by 60% using AI
• Important to partner to stay ahead of the fraudsters by using more powerful AI solutions 
• AI is helping enhance the customer and employee experience

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[Money20/20] “Preventing AI-Fueled Financial Fraud” by Reality Defender CEO Ben Colman

Great presentation on “Preventing AI-Fueled Financial Fraud” in the NVIDIA AI Pavilion featuring AWS by Reality Defender CEO Ben Colman. 

Key takeaways:

• In the US alone consumers lost $37.4 billion between 2019-2023
• Fraud cost banks $485 billion globally in 2023
• We need AI to detect AI
• AI detection will be like antivirus eventually running on the edge

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NCino to buy FullCircl for $135m

"...Banking technology vendor nCino, Inc. has struck a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based SaaS regtech platform FullCircl for $135 million in cash..."

Key takeaways:

• nCino to acquire UK-based regtech FullCircl for $135 million in cash.
• FullCircl's platform aids regulated companies with client processes, serving over 500 clients including major banks.
• Acquisition follows a 2023 partnership, aiming to enhance nCino's automation capabilities and UK/Europe presence.

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[More details coming soon…]

It was great to connect in Vegas Timothy while we were both here. 

I am looking forward to the project we discussed and we will share more details soon…

Key takeaways:

• Keep an eye out for the announcement
• Collaboration between LendAPI and Informationbanker
• Stay tuned…

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MoneyGram appoints former Walmart EVP Anthony Soohoo as new CEO

"...Soohoo takes the reins from Alex Holmes, who has acted as MoneyGram’s CEO and chairman since January 2016. MoneyGram says Holmes will remain an advisor to the Board of Directors to ensure a “smooth transition”.

In his new position, Soohoo will focus on strengthening the company’s global partner network and executing MoneyGram’s digital innovation strategy..."

Key takeaways:

• MoneyGram appoints Anthony Soohoo as new CEO, effective November 1, 2024.
• Soohoo, former Walmart EVP, brings e-commerce and fintech expertise.
• The move aims to accelerate MoneyGram's digital transformation.

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[NEW SPOTCAST EPISODE] 🔊👂🏻 👁

We are thrilled to share the latest episode of the podcast, "Banking on Information," hosted by Rutger van Faassen, featuring Matt Akins, Startups @ NVIDIA. In this episode, Rutger and Matt dive deep into his WHY, WHAT, and HOW of Inception Partners at NVIDIA.

Join us as we explore why partnerships with startups are important to NVIDIA. Matt talks about how NVIDIA is collaborating with startup partners leveraging a combination of hardware and software to get them optimal results.

Key takeaways:

• NVIDIA has a Inception program to work with startups
• The program provides partners with both hardware and software
• Selected partners were showcasing their solutions at the AI Pavilion at Money 20/20

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Marqeta to Embed BNPL in Payment Apps and Digital Wallets

"...Marqeta has unveiled a new solution that delivers buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options inside payment apps and digital wallets.

The new Marqeta Flex is being developed with payment providers Klarna and Affirm and payments platform Branch, Marqeta said in a Monday (Oct. 28) press release.

“Marqeta Flex is about building upon the transformational impact that buy now, pay later has had over the last decade, and helping consumers access these options intuitively from inside an even greater range of payment experiences,” Marqeta CEO Simon Khalaf said in the release..."

Key takeaways:

• Marqeta launches Flex, integrating BNPL into payment apps and digital wallets.
• Flex aims to expand BNPL distribution, benefiting consumers, providers, and issuers.
• Branch plans to incorporate Flex into its payments app for workers.

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Mastercard Expands US Installment Payments to More Digital Points of Sale

"...This offering will allow merchants, financial service providers, payments processors and digital wallets to present installment offers for consumers to any eligible credit card from participating issuers, the company said in a Friday (Oct. 25) press release.

“Over the past few years, we’ve seen consumer demand and adoption of installments continue to rise as digital payment options grow across channels,” Seema Chibber, executive vice president, core products, Mastercard, North America, said in the release. “Fueling that momentum is driven by issuer and merchant desire to deliver simple, transparent and flexible ways to pay, whenever and wherever consumers are...”

Key takeaways:

• Mastercard expands U.S. Installments program to all eligible digital points of sale.
• The program allows purchases to be spread over time using existing credit cards.
• 50% of consumers prefer merchants offering installment plans at checkout.

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We are thrilled to share the latest episode of the podcast, "Banking on Information," hosted by Rutger van Faassen, featuring Sneha Yadav Head of ESG and Responsible Investing at Astant Global Management. In this episode, Rutger and Sneha dive deep into her WHY, WHAT, and HOW of ESG strategy and how it impacts company results.

Join us as we explore the experience and knowledge Sneha brings to the table, helping clients with a leading alternative investment strategy, specializing in both public and private market strategies to deliver capital growth to investors.

Whether you're a finance professional or just curious about the future of banking, this episode is packed with valuable information and thought-provoking discussions.

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