Refinitiv news and trends

Call Centers Become Prime Target for Identity Fraud
Security & Fraud // January 03, 2023

Retail call centers are the front line of consumer queries and the favorite new target for identity fraud. Daniel Flowe, head of identity strategy at Refinitiv, told PYMNTS that while the majority of consumers still want — and like — to speak to a human,...

‘Trusted’ Data Sets Take Fraud Out of Online Onboarding Processes
Digital Onboarding // December 16, 2022

When it comes to a user-friendly experience, online onboarding processes play a key role. Not only in keeping things flowing smoothly but also by providing peace of mind by addressing customers’ increased fraud and risk concerns. For organizations, meeting that expectation begins with the onboarding...

Refinitiv Debuts Digital Onboarding Tool
B2B Payments // October 25, 2022

Financial markets data and infrastructure provider Refinitiv has introduced a digital solution that helps businesses onboard customers remotely in a way that is secure, personalized and frictionless. The new global onboarding solution provides digital identity, document and account verification, together with biometric and know-your-customer (KYC)...

Spike in BNPL Fraud Prompts Cybersecurity ‘Arms Race’
Security & Fraud // June 24, 2022

Paper checks, credit cards, bank accounts — all have been favored targets of fraudsters over the years. Enter buy now, pay later (BNPL), the latest payment form shadowed by cybercrooks. With the meteoric growth and staggering popularity of point-of-sale (POS) credit comes the inevitable wave...

Interviews & Exclusives
Call Centers Become Prime Target for Identity Fraud

January 03, 2023
Retail call centers are the front line of consumer queries and the favorite new target for identity fraud. Daniel Flowe, head of identity strategy at Refinitiv, told PYMNTS that while the majority of consumers still want — and like — to speak to a human, that preference is being regularly abused and targeted by fraudsters […]

‘Trusted’ Data Sets Take Fraud Out of Online Onboarding Processes

December 16, 2022
When it comes to a user-friendly experience, online onboarding processes play a key role. Not only in keeping things flowing smoothly but also by providing peace of mind by addressing...

Spike in BNPL Fraud Prompts Cybersecurity ‘Arms Race’

June 24, 2022
Paper checks, credit cards, bank accounts — all have been favored targets of fraudsters over the years. Enter buy now, pay later (BNPL), the latest payment form shadowed by cybercrooks....

Global Fraud Risks Reduced With Real Time, Cross Platform ID Verification

October 13, 2021
As firms move beyond domestic markets and capture new business and revenue streams in other countries, they’ve got to step up their efforts to ensure that they’re letting “good” customers...

Quick Reads
SentinelOne CEO Dismisses Acquisition Rumors

September 01, 2023
Cybersecurity company SentinelOne is reportedly not for sale, despite recent rumors. SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten told CNBC that the company is dedicated to maintaining its status as a publicly traded, independent entity, the media outlet reported Thursday (Aug. 31). Weingarten’s statement came in response to a media reports that suggested security startup Wiz was considering acquiring SentinelOne. On Thursday, SentinelOne’s stock price received a […]

Refinitiv Debuts Digital Onboarding Tool

October 25, 2022
Financial markets data and infrastructure provider Refinitiv has introduced a digital solution that helps businesses onboard customers remotely in a way that is secure, personalized and frictionless. The new global...

Refinitiv’s Eikon Terminals Trigger Five-Hour Outage

April 08, 2021
Refinitiv, the data and trading provider owned by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), suffered a five-hour outage on Thursday (April 8) that took some of its popular services offline, Financial...

London Stock Exchange Shares Slip On Integration Costs Of Refinitiv 

March 05, 2021
Costs related to the integration of Refinitiv and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)  likely “spooked” analysts, causing shares to fall Friday morning (March 5), despite an increase in profits...