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OBL Unveils 2024 Report on Financial Crime in Open Banking Journeys

Written by Insight & Partnership Team | Jan 3, 2025 2:08:21 PM

 

This report highlights the evolving challenges of combating fraud and financial crime in the rapidly growing open banking ecosystem.

Key Takeaways Include:

  • Total APP fraud losses in the first half of 2024 amounted to £213.7 million across 178,230 payments, underscoring the scale of fraud risks in open banking transactions​;
  • Fraudsters are exploiting vulnerabilities in payment authorisation processes, highlighting the need for robust security measures and enhanced monitoring​;
  • Collaboration between financial institutions and technology providers is critical to mitigating risks and improving fraud detection within open banking journeys​; and
  • The report emphasises the importance of consumer education in identifying and avoiding scams within the open banking environment​

✅ Financial institutions should continue to prioritise robust fraud prevention strategies to safeguard the integrity of open banking ecosystems.

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