FOCAL and Google Cloud Host Webinar on AI-Powered Fraud Detection in Financial Services
FOCAL, in collaboration with Google Cloud, hosted a timely and insightful webinar titled “AI-Driven Fraud Detection in Financial Services: Balancing Speed and Compliance.” The session brought together industry leaders to explore the future of fraud prevention powered by artificial intelligence and cloud technology.
- (1888PressRelease) May 06, 2025 - Experts Discuss How Financial Institutions Can Balance Real-Time Risk Management with Regulatory Compliance Using Cloud-Based AI
FOCAL, in collaboration with Google Cloud, hosted a timely and insightful webinar titled “AI-Driven Fraud Detection in Financial Services: Balancing Speed and Compliance.” The session brought together industry leaders to explore the future of fraud prevention powered by artificial intelligence and cloud technology.
The webinar featured Gerrit Bekker, Director of Data Science at Mozn, and Abdulrahman Alshaker, Digital Native Lead at Google Cloud. Together, they addressed the growing complexity of fraud in the digital economy and the critical role of cloud infrastructure in enabling scalable, secure, and compliant fraud detection solutions.
“Fraud today is fast, global, and increasingly sophisticated,” said Gerrit. “Our systems need to respond in real time — sometimes in less than 10 seconds — to prevent financial loss and reputational damage.”
The discussion covered a range of timely topics, including:
How cloud infrastructure underpins AI model development for financial institutions
The shift from traditional to real-time fraud, including identity manipulation and document fraud
1. The importance of early intervention in the transaction lifecycle
2. Success stories from regional banks deploying AI-driven risk engines
3. Key metrics for evaluating fraud detection performance
4. Challenges specific to high-risk regions and sectors
Abdulrahman emphasized the strategic advantage cloud platforms offer: “By combining secure infrastructure with powerful AI tools, we’re helping banks build models faster, detect fraud earlier, and stay ahead of evolving threats — all while maintaining strict compliance.”
The Q&A session addressed practical concerns from the audience, including how smaller banks and fintechs can adopt AI without significant upfront investment, and how Google Cloud ensures data security with default encryption and configurable privacy controls.
The session also highlighted the importance of industry collaboration. Gerrit noted increasing support from GCC regulators for data-sharing frameworks, which allow financial institutions to identify emerging fraud patterns collectively.
This webinar marks an important step in FOCAL and Google Cloud’s ongoing efforts to empower financial institutions with cutting-edge tools and insights to combat fraud in a hyperconnected world.
Read More: https://www.getfocal.ai/blog/focal-x-google-cloud-webinar-ai-fraud-detection
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