Apply for a European Advisory Board Seat
We’re looking for enthusiastic merchant members to join the European Advisory Board. Candidates who offer a unique perspective to the MRC, leadership experience, and industry knowledge are encouraged to apply.
Join us for our upcoming Webinars discussing travel in the post-COVID era, trusted identities, improving sales and reducing fraud by knowing your customer, and much more.
This event serves to connect, uplift, and promote women in the payments and fraud prevention industry, encouraging them to excel and empower one another. Join us on 25 January 2022.
Calling All Payments and Fraud SMEs
The MRC is developing a new certification program for payments and fraud professionals. We need input from subject matter experts like you! Volunteer today and get rewarded. For more information, contact programs@merchantriskcouncil.org.
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At Request of U.S., Russia Rounds Up 14 REvil Ransomware Affiliates
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Who is the Network Access Broker ‘Wazawaka?’
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‘Wormable’ Flaw Leads January 2022 Patch Tuesday
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Mastercard launches virtual card solution for instant B2B payments
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Real-time payments – fast and safe: Can it be done?
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U.S. state proposes concise list of do's and don'ts for biometrics use
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Nuvei lands New York expansion as mobile sports betting continues growth
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HSBC launches digital wallet for SMEs in Malaysia
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