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Passkeys vs. passwords: which one better prevents fraud?

Passkeys are becoming more popular, but it is important to understand both the benefits and risks of passkey-supported websites and applications.

Why is it so easy to misidentify fraud?

Prioritizing identity is the foundation of a strong fraud prevention strategy. But so many financial institutions still struggle to classify fraud. Alloy knows how they can improve, quickly.

KYC, KYB, KYT: Know your K-Y terminology

Fintechs: What's the difference between KYC and KYB verification? How do KYC checks work? Alloy clarifies 11 essential identity verification definitions.

How to build your digital banking strategy

This guide will take you through the things you should consider to create a digital strategy you can bank on.

Why data orchestration is critical to banks and fintechs

Data orchestration helps banks and fintechs gain real-time access to multiple data sources and assists with regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and growth expansion.

There’s no silver bullet for fraud prevention

Alloy's GM of Partner Solutions explains how Alloy uses data orchestration to magnify the power of our data partner network.

How banks and fintechs can turn the tide on the rise of banking scams

As banking scams hit the mainstream, we’re taking a closer look at how to identify and stop ATO and APP fraud.

How to detect account takeover fraud

Take an in-depth look into account takeovers, learn why this fraud type leads to higher cases of identity theft, and discover how to detect and prevent account takeover.

It’s time to bring identity verification and fraud prevention back together

Fintech Takes' Alex Johnson shares why he thinks identity verification needs to be at the forefront of your fraud prevention strategy.

Risk management in embedded finance wasn’t working, so Alloy fixed it.

Embedded finance solutions can help banks maintain compliance control while giving fintechs the flexibility to customize their risk management approach.

Top 4 themes from Alloy’s ‘2024 State of Fraud Report’

Sara Seguin, Alloy’s Principal Advisor of Fraud & Identity Risk, shares top takeaways from Alloy’s annual fraud report and reacts to some of the surprising data

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The similarities (and differences) between the US and UK’s financial fraud landscapes

Alloy included both US and UK respondents in its 2024 State of Fraud Benchmark Report. Here is a breakdown of similarities and differences between the countries.

Financial fraud growth slowed in 2023, but losses remained high; Alloy report finds 25% of companies lost over $1M to fraud

2024 State of Fraud Benchmark Report

Learn how fraud impacted banks, fintechs, and credit unions in Alloy's annual fraud benchmark report.

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2025 State of UK Fraud Report

Financial crime trends and predictions, according to UK fintechs

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M&T Bank’s Kyle Caldwell on stopping fraud and the biggest risk he’s ever taken

Kyle Caldwell, Senior Vice President of Fraud Product Development at M&T Bank, discusses exploring Identity Verification vendors, striking the tricky balance of risk management alongside positive customer experiences, and how taking big risks in his personal life has paid off.

Check fraud is rampant: Here’s what you need to know

Check fraud is in its golden age, and fraud risk management has never been more important. Protect your assets with Alloy’s fraud prevention know-how.

Ditch fraud at the doorstep: 3 tips for safer in-branch banking

Digital security is tightening up, but in-branch banking has become increasingly vulnerable. Join the hundreds of teams powering in-branch and digital onboarding experiences with Alloy’s Identity Risk Solution.

In the age of AI, banks and fintechs must do more to protect their customers from social engineering fraud

AI is driving a rise in social engineering scams. Understand how banks and fintechs can respond and what challenges they face along the way.

Risky Business: Navan’s Rajat Bhatia on managing risk at a fast-growing organization

We interview Navan's Head of Risk Management, Rajat Bhatia about the biggest misconceptions about what it means to manage risk at a fast-growing organization.

What are the different types of credit risk?

Banks and fintechs need faster loan origination processes, but different types of credit risk complicate underwriting workflows and create more complexity. An Identity Risk Solution can help.

Risky Business: Carta’s Rachel Sapers on balancing risk and growth

We chat with Rachel Sapers, Carta's Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for AML, on how they came to work in risk management, their role at Carta, and their views on the role of risk management in driving business growth.

Jovia Financial decreases daily fraud volume by 35% with Alloy

Alloy Onboarding and NeuroID help Jovia refine their strategic approach to stopping fraud surges

How an SDK can help companies catch more fraud

What started as a simple piece of technology has evolved to help banks and fintechs stay ahead of ever-changing fraud risks.

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