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Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SEON CFO keeps eye on currency risk
This story was originally published on CFO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO Dive newsletter. SEON CFO Angela Pierce is keeping a close watch on how volatility in the global economy could potentially impact the fraud prevention software provider's business. While tariffs may not have a direct impact on the Austin, Texas-based company — which provides fraud prevention and anti-money laundering compliance solutions to businesses — currency and foreign exchange risk remain top of mind, and is 'a common topic at my CFO round tables,' Pierce said in an interview. The company announced Pierce's appointment as CFO in a July 23 press release. Like many other global entities, SEON is seeing the wobbling of the U.S. dollar affect their financials. The dollar had its worst start to the year since 1973, weakening by more than 10% over the past six months compared with currencies from major trading partners, The New York Times reported in June. FX uncertainty is influencing decisions such as hiring and vendor contracts; certain vendors, for example, may ask to be paid in one currency over another, and 'it makes a difference on where we hire people,' Pierce said. Revenue commitment Pierce is keeping a close watch on such risk as SEON seeks to further expand its global footprint, with the software company citing her experience in driving scale at high-growth companies as 'instrumental' to its next phase of growth, according to the press release announcing her appointment. Prior to her appointment at SEON, Pierce most recently served as finance chief for children's book club provider Literati, according to the press release. Her previous roles also include a four-year tenure as CFO for software development platform Anaconda, where she helped to secure over $250 million in capital, according to the release. As the business charts a path to expansion in a volatile macroeconomic environment, Pierce is taking a measured approach to ensuring SEON is well-supported to meet its goals. Like most CFOs, Pierce is very 'metrics-driven' when it comes to weighing where and in which projects or initiatives to invest, she said. For example, SEON is looking to expand to new markets where the fraud prevention provider has customers, but not a strong presence, and 'we're having to make real-time decisions about that, and it's very much an ROI trade off,' she said, one which, for Pierce, begins with revenue: 'if there's no revenue commitment. I don't want to talk about it,' she said. Though it's still early days at SEON, Pierce also takes a similar approach when examining cash and capital needs. 'I always have at least 12 to 18 months of cash on the balance sheet. If I don't, I start putting the hammer down,' she said, speaking of her strategy generally. In terms of capital, it's crucial for CFOs to have a transparent understanding of where the business wants to go, especially as it charts a path to profitability, Pierce said. 'In my mind, there's always sort of this litmus point where it's like, hey, we have a goal to get to a certain valuation and a certain break-even in three years, and if I back up from there, what kind of capital can the business support?' Pierce said. 'Then you're allowed to say, Okay, well, if that's the capital we can support over the next kind of 36 months, then can we make big bets, or can we not?' SEON raised $94 million in a Series B funding round, led by IVP in 2022, according to a press release at the time. The round, which followed a $12 million Series A, gave the company a valuation of $500 million, CNBC reported at the time, citing people familiar with the matter. The lure of a fragmented market While Pierce is carefully looking to balance the company's future goals against current macroeconomic pressures, she's optimistic about SEON's potential for growth. She was drawn to the CFO role at the company in part because of the evolving market where the company sits; if there's 'a lot of little ankle biters in a highly fragmented market, I think that's always really attractive,' she said of what helped to entice her to SEON's top financial seat. A fragmented market serves as a 'leading indicator' of high investor interest and that there is a good amount of capital flowing to the space, opening up opportunities for a 'company that's a little stronger to come in and start aligning the market,' Pierce said. 'There's a lot of really unique, evolving problems to be solved, because you're not fragmented unless there's a lot of young companies or point solutions solving unique problems,' she said. In order to establish a lasting place in such a field, however, companies need to find the right 'inflection point,' which means they also have to be sure they are expanding their own internal capabilities and tools. As SEON continues to grow, 'the operational and financial infrastructure has a lot of opportunities to grow' as well, Pierce said. 'We're probably two or three years behind where I'd like us to be on kind of operational muscle and so I think that's a big opportunity for us.' Recommended Reading CFOs look to curb burnout in face of economic strain: Yooz Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Techday NZ
13-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
SEON expands real-time AML suite with AI-driven risk platform
SEON has announced the launch of an expanded Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance suite, moving its offerings from fraud prevention into a unified risk management solution. The updated suite features real-time, artificial intelligence-driven capabilities such as Payment Screening, Transaction Monitoring, and integrated case management functionalities for both fraud and AML processes. The platform aims to provide organisations with a comprehensive tool that streamlines customer screening, alert management, investigations and regulatory reporting. Many risk and compliance teams currently rely on legacy systems that process data in batches, which can cause delays, siloed data, scattered case files and a lack of comprehensive audit trails. SEON's new solution is designed to address these challenges by consolidating fraud and AML data into a single environment. This integration allows teams to assess risks with greater context, minimise irrelevant alerts, and simplify case handling. Industry trends The company's 2025 Digital Fraud Outlook indicates that real-time transaction monitoring has emerged as the leading investment priority for compliance and fraud specialists this year. According to the report, 62% of organisations are prioritising this shift in an effort to strengthen their transactional risk management. In response, SEON's expanded suite provides granular, real-time alerts intended to reduce the volume of false positives and increase detection accuracy across both fraud and AML use cases. This level of integration is designed to help compliance and fraud teams address threats more proactively while maintaining regulatory standards. The impact of these enhancements is already being observed by clients. Sebastian Brant, Director of CEX at Casumo, said, "We already use SEON as a key part of how we manage fraud risk at Casumo. They bring depth in proprietary risk signals we can't get anywhere else, flexible tools that we can adapt to any scenario and a level of customer service responsiveness and expertise we simply haven't seen elsewhere. We see the significant value of having one system that can help teams operate more efficiently and effectively." SEON positions its suite as a unified resource for teams handling both fraud prevention and AML compliance. The goal is to detect risks earlier, resolve incidents with greater speed, and ensure that all records are audit-ready, all within a single interface. This approach eliminates the need to switch between separate systems, removes manual interventions, and reduces reliance on spreadsheets. Leadership perspective "Risk teams don't need more tools — they need one that gives them a full picture," said Tamas Kadar, Co-Founder and CEO, SEON. "This launch gives fraud and compliance teams a multi-dimensional command center to manage risk in one place. And because we own our data pipeline and can control data accuracy, this means our models deliver more accurate risk decisions." The evolution of SEON's AML Compliance suite is rooted in customer collaboration and is designed to function within varied regulatory environments, internal policies, and in the face of emerging risks. The solution offers extensive customisation options to fit the unique needs of each organisation. Key suite features Among the main features of the platform are tools for identifying fraud at early stages using digital footprint and fraud signals, expediting reviews through AI-assisted customer screening, and providing unified dashboards for fraud intelligence, AML signals, and transaction data. The system also aims to reduce the time compliance teams spend on regulatory reporting with autofill capabilities and AI-generated narratives for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). The suite facilitates rapid submission of SAR, Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), and Form 8300 documentation to FinCEN, with ongoing plans to expand support for additional regulatory bodies. For leaner teams or organisations seeking additional guidance, SEON offers Managed Risk Services, which provide rule management and expert support. By combining elements such as real-time digital footprint analysis, device intelligence, and AI-driven rules, the expanded SEON solution is positioned to assist organisations in proactively addressing fraud and money laundering risks while staying compliant with relevant regulations.
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
New AI tool set to bust fraudsters and tackle money laundering
62 per cent of businesses are prioritising their protection against savvy scammers | Shutterstock A new AI tool has been introduced to help prevent savvy fraudsters and dodgy transactions. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dropped by global fraud-fighting firm SEON , the new AI-powered Anti-Money Laundering (AML) suite enables businesses to sniff out dirty money and dodgy transactions in real time. It comes as 62 per cent of businesses are prioritising their protection against savvy scammers. The tool gives fraud and compliance teams the firepower to call out shady payments, monitor transactions live and file official reports with just one click - all from an easy-to-use dashboard. This is achieved through Payment Screening , Transaction Monitoring and integrated fraud and AML Case Management with regulatory reporting filing functionalities. Sebastian Brant, Director of CEX, Casumo, said: "We already use SEON as a key part of how we manage fraud risk at Casumo. 'They bring depth in proprietary risk signals we can't get anywhere else, flexible tools that we can adapt to any scenario and a level of customer service responsiveness and expertise we simply haven't seen elsewhere. 'We see the significant value of having one system that can help teams operate more efficiently and effectively." Gone are the days of jumping between outdated systems and spreadsheet nightmares. SEON's all-in-one tool gives companies a 360° view of fraud and AML risks, where data works together to give teams a holistic view with more context, less noise and quicker paths to action. 'Risk teams don't need more tools - they need one that gives them a full picture,' said Tamas Kadar, Co-Founder and CEO, SEON. 'This launch gives fraud and compliance teams a multi-dimensional command centre to manage risk in one place. 'And because we own our data pipeline and can control data accuracy, this means our models deliver more accurate risk decisions.' SEON's all-in-one tool gives companies a 360° view of fraud and AML risks | Shutterstock AML Suite's Capabilities Spot bad actors early with digital footprint and fraud signals before users enter KYC or AML checks Expedite reviews with AI-assisted customer screening that helps analysts resolve hits faster Detect risks instantly with real-time transaction monitoring and payment screening Investigate efficiently and close out cases faster with unified fraud intelligence, AML signals and transaction data in one dashboard Reduce time spent on regulatory reporting with autofill capabilities and AI-powered SAR narratives Submit SAR, CTR, and Form 8300 reports to FinCEN in one click, with status tracking and audit history, with expansion in progress to other regulatory bodies Lean on expert support from SEON's Managed Risk Services team, offering guidance and rule management for leaner teams SEON helps risk teams detect and stop fraud and money laundering while ensuring regulatory compliance. By combining real-time digital footprint analysis , device intelligence and AI-driven rules , SEON empowers thousands of businesses globally to prevent threats before they occur. With integrated fraud prevention and AML capabilities, SEON operates from Austin, London, Budapest and Singapore. Learn more at . This article is produced by SWNS based on content distributed by GlobeNewswire.
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
New AI tool set to bust fraudsters and tackle money laundering
62 per cent of businesses are prioritising their protection against savvy scammers | Shutterstock A new AI tool has been introduced to help prevent savvy fraudsters and dodgy transactions. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dropped by global fraud-fighting firm SEON , the new AI-powered Anti-Money Laundering (AML) suite enables businesses to sniff out dirty money and dodgy transactions in real time. It comes as 62 per cent of businesses are prioritising their protection against savvy scammers. The tool gives fraud and compliance teams the firepower to call out shady payments, monitor transactions live and file official reports with just one click - all from an easy-to-use dashboard. This is achieved through Payment Screening , Transaction Monitoring and integrated fraud and AML Case Management with regulatory reporting filing functionalities. Sebastian Brant, Director of CEX, Casumo, said: "We already use SEON as a key part of how we manage fraud risk at Casumo. 'They bring depth in proprietary risk signals we can't get anywhere else, flexible tools that we can adapt to any scenario and a level of customer service responsiveness and expertise we simply haven't seen elsewhere. 'We see the significant value of having one system that can help teams operate more efficiently and effectively." Gone are the days of jumping between outdated systems and spreadsheet nightmares. SEON's all-in-one tool gives companies a 360° view of fraud and AML risks, where data works together to give teams a holistic view with more context, less noise and quicker paths to action. 'Risk teams don't need more tools - they need one that gives them a full picture,' said Tamas Kadar, Co-Founder and CEO, SEON. 'This launch gives fraud and compliance teams a multi-dimensional command centre to manage risk in one place. 'And because we own our data pipeline and can control data accuracy, this means our models deliver more accurate risk decisions.' SEON's all-in-one tool gives companies a 360° view of fraud and AML risks | Shutterstock AML Suite's Capabilities Spot bad actors early with digital footprint and fraud signals before users enter KYC or AML checks Expedite reviews with AI-assisted customer screening that helps analysts resolve hits faster Detect risks instantly with real-time transaction monitoring and payment screening Investigate efficiently and close out cases faster with unified fraud intelligence, AML signals and transaction data in one dashboard Reduce time spent on regulatory reporting with autofill capabilities and AI-powered SAR narratives Submit SAR, CTR, and Form 8300 reports to FinCEN in one click, with status tracking and audit history, with expansion in progress to other regulatory bodies Lean on expert support from SEON's Managed Risk Services team, offering guidance and rule management for leaner teams SEON helps risk teams detect and stop fraud and money laundering while ensuring regulatory compliance. By combining real-time digital footprint analysis , device intelligence and AI-driven rules , SEON empowers thousands of businesses globally to prevent threats before they occur. With integrated fraud prevention and AML capabilities, SEON operates from Austin, London, Budapest and Singapore. Learn more at .
Business Upturn
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
SEON Launches AI-Powered Anti-Money Laundering Suite, Enhancing its Comprehensive Command Center for Risk Management
AUSTIN, Texas, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEON , a global leader in digital fraud prevention , announced the launch of its expanded Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance suite, a significant step in the company's evolution from fraud prevention to a unified risk solution. This release introduces real-time AI-powered capabilities, including Payment Screening , Transaction Monitoring and integrated fraud and AML Case Management with regulatory reporting filling functionalities. SEON's 2025 Digital Fraud Outlook reveals real-time transaction monitoring is the top investment priority for compliance and fraud teams this year — with 62% of organizations making this shift. To meet this demand, SEON's AML suite delivers granular, real-time monitoring alerts that reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy across both fraud and AML use cases. 'We already use SEON as a key part of how we manage fraud risk at Casumo,' said Sebastian Brant, Director of CEX, Casumo. 'They bring depth in proprietary risk signals we can't get anywhere else, flexible tools that we can adapt to any scenario and a level of customer service responsiveness and expertise we simply haven't seen elsewhere. We see the significant value of having one system that can help teams operate more efficiently and effectively.' SEON serves as the unified solution for teams managing both fraud and AML compliance, helping them detect risks proactively, resolve cases faster and keep records audit-ready — all without navigating between different systems, eliminating manual steps or working off spreadsheets. 'Risk teams don't need more tools — they need one that gives them a full picture,' said Tamas Kadar, Co-Founder and CEO, SEON. 'This launch gives fraud and compliance teams a multi-dimensional command center to manage risk in one place. And because we own our data pipeline and can control data accuracy, this means our models deliver more accurate risk decisions.' Built for the Way Risk and Compliance Work Today Most risk teams are using legacy solutions that were not designed to support real-time decisions, instead relying on batch processing, leading to delayed reviews, siloed data and scattered case files with no audit trail. SEON replaces that with a single solution where fraud and AML data work together — giving teams a holistic view with more context, less noise and quicker paths to action. Developed through customer collaboration, SEON's AML Compliance solution applies the same real-time capabilities, data quality and limitless customization that SEON is known for to compliance use cases, helping teams tailor risk programs to new products, regulatory jurisdictions, internal policies and evolving risks. Key Capabilities Spot bad actors early with digital footprint and fraud signals before users enter KYC or AML checks with digital footprint and fraud signals before users enter KYC or AML checks Expedite reviews with AI-assisted customer screening that helps analysts resolve hits faster with AI-assisted customer screening that helps analysts resolve hits faster Detect risks instantly with real-time transaction monitoring and payment screening with real-time transaction monitoring and payment screening Investigate efficiently and close out cases faster with unified fraud intelligence, AML signals and transaction data in one dashboard and close out cases faster with unified fraud intelligence, AML signals and transaction data in one dashboard Reduce time spent on regulatory reporting with autofill capabilities and AI-powered SAR narratives with autofill capabilities and AI-powered SAR narratives Submit SAR, CTR, and Form 8300 reports to FinCEN in one click, with status tracking and audit history; with expansion in progress to other regulatory bodies in one click, with status tracking and audit history; with expansion in progress to other regulatory bodies Lean on expert support from SEON's Managed Risk Services team, offering guidance and rule management for leaner teams About SEON SEON helps risk teams detect and stop fraud and money laundering while ensuring regulatory compliance. By combining real-time digital footprint analysis , device intelligence and AI-driven rules , SEON empowers thousands of businesses globally to prevent threats before they occur. With integrated fraud prevention and AML capabilities, SEON operates from Austin, London, Budapest and Singapore. Learn more at . Media [email protected] Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
