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Risk Management

Protect your customers from vacation rental scams this summer


Summer travel is a chance to create unforgettable experiences. Once school is out, families often head to beaches, mountains, amusement parks or other fun destinations. Choosing the right place to stay is a key part of that planning. Short-term property rentals have become increasingly popular for their affordability and extra space.

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Fraud Mitigation

The art of assessing customer intent: Authorized party fraud trends

Over recent years, authorized party fraud committed deliberately by legitimate customers (often referred to as first-party fraud) has emerged as a fast-growing, complex category of loss for financial institutions. One industry source estimated that in 2025, this type of fraudulent behavior made up 37% of fraud events across financial services globally.

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Cash

2026 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice: Cash remains essential for U.S. consumers

After a decade of tracking U.S. payment habits, the Federal Reserve's latest research from the 2026 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice reveals notable consistency in consumer payment behavior, even as technology has rapidly evolved.

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FedNow Service

Record-breaking onboarding: Credit union goes live on FedNow® Service in five days

AdventHealth Credit Union joined the FedNow Service network in late 2025, completing onboarding and going live in a record-setting five days.

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