Press Releases
Julie Fergerson Appointed as MRC CEO
May 19, 2020
The MRC announced today that the Global Board of Directors elected Julie Fergerson as Chief Executive Officer. Fergerson will assume day-to-day leadership of the MRC and, together with the Global Board, will drive the strategic direction of the organization.
MRC Announces 2019 Technology Award Winners
March 26, 2019
On March 20 the Merchant Risk Council announced Cequence Security and Arkose Labs as winners of the 2019 MRC Technology Awards at MRC Vegas. Both companies are recognized as innovative leaders within the eCommerce payments and fraud community.
MRC Vegas 2018 News Coverage
April 20, 2018
See what attending press representatives said about their experience at MRC Vegas 2018, the trends they learned and other industry topics discussed.
Merchant Risk Council Announces MRC Technology Award Winners
April 02, 2018
Whitepages Pro and ThreatMetrix were announced as winners of the MRC Technology Awards at MRC Vegas 2018. Both organizations have established themselves as innovative leaders within the eCommerce payments and fraud community.
MRC Announces New Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards
July 10, 2017
The Merchant Risk Council is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors and Advisory Boards members. MRC boards are comprised of senior professionals from key merchants, solution providers and payment card brands who are committed to making eCommerce more safe, efficient and profitable.
73 Arrests with International eCommerce Fraud Initiative
June 21, 2017
More than six dozen suspects were arrested as a result of eCommerce Action 2017. These suspects were responsible for more than 20,000 fraudulent transactions with an estimated value exceeding EUR 5 million.
MRC Announces 2017 MRC Technology Award Winners Sift Science and allpago
March 24, 2017
On 15 March 2017 Sift Science and allpago were announced as winners of the MRC Technology Awards at MRC Vegas 2017. Both organizations have established themselves as innovative leaders within the eCommerce payments and fraud community.
Fraud Attack Index Shows Nearly 80% Increase for Domestic Holiday Attacks
March 01, 2017
The 2017 Fraud Attack Index comprehensively details the rate at which online fraud attacks increased throughout traditional retail verticals and provides an in-depth look at the reasons behind the changes over 2016.
MRC Announces Feedzai as MRC Vegas 2018 Overall Sponsor
February 21, 2017
The MRC announces Feedzai will be the headline sponsor for MRC Vegas 2018.
MRC Announces FY17 Boards of Directors
August 17, 2016
The MRC announced the results of its 2016-2017 American Advisory Board, European Advisory Board and Global Board of Directors elections.