Australia is moving closer to implementing its national SMS Sender ID Register – a key step in protecting consumers from scams and restoring trust in text messaging. Stefano Nicoletti, Head of MEF’s Sender ID Registry in the UK discusses how, as preparations advance, businesses are urged to act early and…

Once the backbone of enterprise communication, A2P SMS now faces growing pressures that could redefine its future. From emerging threats to shifting market dynamics, the industry stands at a critical crossroads that demands collective action and innovation. MEF Head of Global Anti-Fraud Solutions, Sham Careem, explains why collaboration is key…

Stefano Nicoletti, Head of MEF’s Sender ID Registry in the UK, discusses news that the EU’s Financial Data Access Regulation (FIDA), currently in its final stages of negotiation, is set to exclude some of the biggest names in tech from participation. What are the implications and what does the move…

Stefano Nicoletti, Head of MEF’s Sender ID Registry in the UK, explains how upcoming regulations could impact mobile messaging and platform control. The UK’s Competition & Markets Authority plans to grant Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android Strategic Market Status, introducing strict rules and potential fines. This move brings app stores…

Smishing has evolved from crude scams into a sophisticated fraud economy, driven by AI, organized supply chains, and crime-as-a-service models. The rising scale and professionalism threaten SMS as a trusted channel for authentication, commerce, and communication. MEF Head of Global Anti-Fraud Solutions, Sham Careem, explores the growing challenge and the…

The EU’s proposed “Chat Control 2.0” mandates client-side scanning and age verification to combat online CSAM but risks undermining encryption, privacy, and security. MEF members could face compliance, legal, and trust challenges across mobile services;  MEF Director of Programmes, Nicholas Rossman explains the initiative. The European Union is at a…

The UK’s new “failure to prevent fraud” law, effective September 2025, shifts liability onto large organizations unless they prove “reasonable prevention measures.” With extraterritorial reach, it compels stricter due diligence across the mobile ecosystem. MEF supports members through compliance tools, best practices, and advocacy. MEF Director of Programmes, Nicholas Rossman…