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Mobile and financial industries to combat online fraud in Southeast Asia through new API solutions
MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half of online consumers surveyed across Southeast Asia have expressed growing concerns around online security when using digital banking and shopping services, according to a new report released today by the GSMA.
The report, titled "Consumer Attitudes Toward Fraud and Opportunities for Mobile Network Operators in Southeast Asia" reveals that more than a quarter of respondents from across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand have been victims of financial crimes, such as online hacking, identity theft and bank card theft. In Singapore, the country where digital commerce is most prevalent, some 42% of respondents said they have been a victim of financial fraud.
Unveiled at the GSMA's Digital Nation Summit in Manila today, the report shows that consumers in Southeast Asia ultimately hold banks and fintech firms responsible for safeguarding them against financial crimes. However, a significant number also expect mobile device manufacturers and network operators to play a key role in protecting them from cybercriminals.
With this in mind, the GSMA has created the APAC Fintech Forum to bring the mobile ecosystem together with fintech and online commerce providers to collectively embrace a responsibility to build safe, secure and inclusive digital nations. In an additional report launched today called "Unlocking Innovation: The Role of MNO APIs in Transforming Financial Services and Digital Commerce in Southeast Asia" the GSMA outlines clear areas where mobile and fintech industries can work together to develop more secure services using API-driven solutions, supported by the GSMA Open Gateway initiative.
Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific, GSMA, said: "The evolving digital landscape of Southeast Asia presents both significant opportunities and challenges for consumers, businesses, and service providers alike. Online fraud and scams have emerged as a critical concern, necessitating robust and innovative responses. To protect consumers digital trust, mobile operators and digital commerce ecosystem must work more closely together to address these challenges and utilise their technical capabilities and extensive user reach to mitigate opportunities for bad actors."
Key Findings:
How Mobile and Digital Commerce Industries Can Take Action:
By working together on essential initiatives to enhance security the mobile and fintech companies can help address fraud concerns. One critical area is the implementation of new enhanced security Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs). These new two-factor authentication (2FA) and SIM-swap prevention APIs, developed through the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, can help online financial institutions, payment firms and online retailers bolster account bolster account security.
"These measures can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorised access and fraudulent activities, providing consumers with greater confidence in the security of their financial transactions," said Gorman.
During the GSMA's Digital Nation Manila Summit taking place this week, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators will explore the critical role of mobile technology in ensuring digital trust and driving economic growth to create a more inclusive digital future. Leaders from the Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology, Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, Meta, the Asian Development Bank and RCBC will discuss how leveraging technology and forming partnerships is essential to protect consumers and maintain trust in digital platforms.
Southeast Asia has one of the world's most innovative mobile ecosystems, when it comes to combatting online fraud through the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. However, more financial institutions and online retailers need to adopt the technology. Earlier this year, Singapore's Singtel announced it would work with Thailand's AIS and Malaysia's Maxis to fight rising digital scams. Using Singtel's SingVerify service, they will help prevent incidence of illegal account takeovers and unauthorised transactions that result from phishing and malware app scams. Indonesia's four major operators have launched new services to tackle fraud and in the Philippines Globe Telecom and Smart Communications are supporting the initiative.
COUNTRY DATA TABLE
*Highest two numbers are highlighted
Singapore | Malaysia | Thailand | Indonesia | Philippines | |
Respondents said they were "very worried" about becoming a victim of fraud | 22.8 % | 34.2 % | 28.0 % | 42.6 % | 26.4 % |
Respondents having encountered financial fraud at least once | 41.8 % | 35.4 % | 20.4 % | 32.2 % | 28.6 % |
Respondents think risks involving account security are increasing | 79.2 % | 67.0 % | 63.8 % | 59.4 % | 71.4 % |
Respondents made a purchase directly from a conversational app | 22.2 % | 61.8 % | 77.2 % | 51.6 % | 58.4 % |
Respondents adopted ewallet | 59.0 % | 75.2 % | 53.2 % | 90.6 % | 81.4 % |
Respondents expressed interest in pre-filled information when signing up for new services | 54 % | 61.4 % | 54.8 % | 59 % | 55.6 % |
Respondents would change financial provider for better security | 75 % | 83.4 % | 74.2 % | 74.2 % | 82.8 % |
About GSMA
The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach. This activity includes advancing policy, tackling today's biggest societal challenges, underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work, and providing the world's largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.
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