Bank fraud: FICA doesn’t create a private law right to third-party damages
A couple who were victims of business email compromise argued that FICA imposed a private law duty on Nedbank to protect them from financial harm.
A couple who were victims of business email compromise argued that FICA imposed a private law duty on Nedbank to protect them from financial harm.
The judgment highlights that confirming payment details is essential to avoid financial loss.
The High Court’s judgment opened the door to unlimited claims against businesses whose clients suffered losses because of email interception.
The agenda includes FICA compliance, the roll-out of Omni-CBRs, and managing the risks around business email compromise.
The agenda includes FICA compliance, the roll-out of Omni-CBRs, and managing the risks around business email compromise.