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Fintech-Credit Union Relationship: Overcoming the Misalignments

April 2, 2026

Credit unions now rely on FinTech partners as their primary innovation engine Misaligned timelines, governance, & ROI expectations create friction despite shared strategic goals Stronger upfront alignment on structure and metrics turns partnerships into competitive advantage PYMNTS.com explores how credit unions once treated FinTech collaborations as side projects. However, now more than half say external…

How B2B CFO’s Need to Approach Fraud

April 1, 2026

Every B2B payment type faces rising fraud risk, demanding vigilant CFO oversight Paper checks remain fraudsters’ favorite target AI-driven controls and automated verification help enterprises detect sophisticated scams across all channels. Fraudsters are known to be relentless in their search for vulnerabilities within any technology or process. Many financial institutions are keenly aware of this;…

Kinective Acquires OrboGraph, Adding AI-Powered Check Fraud Prevention to Banking Operations Platform

March 31, 2026

Acquisition brings three decades of AI and machine learning expertise to integrate fraud detection capabilities across Kinective’s client base of more than 4,000 financial institutions PHOENIX (March 31, 2026)–Kinective, the company delivering intelligent banking to over 4,000 banks and credit unions every day, today announced its acquisition of OrboGraph, an industry-leading provider of AI-powered check…

OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing and Fraud – March 2026

March 27, 2026

In case you missed it, over the past month, we have published incredible content on our OrboNation Blog and Modernizing Omnichannel Check Fraud Detection. Review the latest OrboNation Newsletter online or via PDF download.

OrboGraph Wins 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award in Fraud Detection and Prevention

March 26, 2026

Recognition honors measurable impact in combating check and deposit fraud through advanced AI BURLINGTON, MA – March 26, 2026 – OrboGraph is pleased to announce it has been named a winner in the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards in the category of Fraud Detection and Prevention. Presented by the Business Intelligence Group. The award recognizes…

Why Small Businesses Still Rely on Paper Checks

March 26, 2026

Many small businesses still favor paper checks for familiarity, control, and perceived low cost This reliance hides higher true check costs and exposes firms to growing fraud risk Advanced check fraud detection lets businesses keep checks while significantly reducing fraud exposure In spite of a steady rise in digital payments, many U.S. businesses-particularly smaller ones-still…

Visa/Featurespace Details How Fraudsters Use AI to Mass-Produce Checks

March 24, 2026

Visa reports checks drive nearly one-third of U.S. fraud losses, outpacing digital Criminals now blend check washing and social engineering with faster payment scams AI image forensics plus behavioral analytics help banks contain cross-channel check fraud In a new PYMNTS post, Visa’s Michele Herron warns that even as digital payments accelerate, old-fashioned checks remain a…

54% of FIs Partnering with Fintechs for AI Deployment and Banking Modernization

March 19, 2026

AI has moved from experimentation to widespread, real-world deployment across financial services Most financial institutions are modernizing legacy systems so AI can scale securely Over half of FIs now partner with fintechs to accelerate AI-driven modernization For far too long, banking institutions relied upon outdated, legacy technologies and systems. Unfortunately, these have become incompatible with…

US Government Finally Taking Meaningful Actions to Fight Fraud…Will It Work?

March 18, 2026

Lawmakers again spotlighted soaring fraud as banks warn defenses lag behind Trump’s new executive order mandates an aggressive, coordinated national anti-fraud strategy Banks should not rely on government alone; invest in advanced AI defenses On March 5, 2026, the industry saw banking executives appear in front of the United States House Committee on Financial Services…

Recent $1.7M Mail-Theft Ring Busted: Superb Investigation or Pure Luck?

March 17, 2026

Miami Gardens crew used stolen USPS arrow keys to steal, alter, and deposit checks Police uncovered $1.7M in stolen checks, drugs, weapons, and victim data after gunfire call The case underscores rising arrow-key mail theft, expanding check fraud risk nationwide Recently, we posted a blog on the topic of lower prison sentences for financial crimes…