The Future of Fraud Prevention: Is AI Ready to Lead the Charge?

What do banks and fintechs need to do to get fraud-fighting systems up to scratch? Alex Kelly, Vice President of Product at Tribe Payments, outlines whether AI is ready to fight fraud. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction. It’s now reality – and depending on who you talk to, AI is either the biggest threat to humanity, or the next evolutionary step towards limitless opportunity. It’s radically transforming our lives as individuals and our societies in ways that were unthinkable just a few years ago.

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Mitigating Risk in Times of Trouble

By Jon Felce, Partner at Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP, a specialist commercial disputes firm based in the City of London The last few years has witnessed the pandemic, the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel (and many other less publicised areas), and increasing political, economic and social uncertainty. Against that background, conducting business is perhaps fraught with more risk than has been the case in recent times. In these circumstances, parties legitimately have concerns about how they might protect themselves if things go wrong.

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ISEG Executive Education Announces Strategic Leadership Program

ISEG Executive Education is excited to announce its collaboration with Columbia Business School to introduce the Strategic Leadership Program (SLP). This program offers an exclusive opportunity for C-level executives and top management professionals to enhance their leadership skills in today’s dynamic business landscape.

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Investing in Portugal: A Shift in Golden Visa Strategy

Portugal’s golden visa scheme, which once offered a direct route to residency through property investment, has undergone significant changes. With the government’s tightening of regulations in response to housing concerns, the scheme has evolved, presenting new opportunities for investors. The golden visa program, launched in 2012, initially attracted considerable funds, primarily from China, Brazil, and the United States, totaling €7.3 billion. However, approximately 90% of this investment flowed into real estate, contributing to rising property prices in Portugal and prompting concerns from both local authorities and the European Commission, which cited security risks associated with such programs. In response, the…

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