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Trend #4 – Cybersecurity: Fraud has evolved, but have banks?

Date: July 8, 2026

Region: Global

Fraud is no longer just a cybersecurity challenge; it is becoming a key factor in customer trust and loyalty. In this update, Luke Allchin explores how AI is accelerating fraud threats, how consumer expectations around protection are changing globally, and why financial institutions must make security more visible and easier for customers to manage as they compete for relationships in 2026.

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Trend #4 – Cybersecurity: Fraud has evolved, but have banks?

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